A bear situation or a people problem?
By Times Union
A surge of bear activity has Long Lake abuzz
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Adirondack skies missing Long Lake legend
By Times Union
Thomas Helms, a pilot, professor and fixture of life in the Adirondack Mountains, died last month at 76. His pontoon boats on Long Lake and in the skies above were a common site.
Missing hiker found after days in Dix Pond swamp
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A solo hiker from Singapore was rescued after wandering desperately and aimlessly in the Dix Pond swamp for three days after leaving a marked trail and becoming disoriented.
Catskills advisory group considers reservation system for some trailheads
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In the longer-term, the group recommends various ways to dilute the number of visitors at hotspots
‘Everyone should have access to this joy’
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ADK's first Black Summit Steward encourages people of color to explore Adirondack trails
Some Adirondack Tops locations will become Grand Union stores
By Times Union
C&S Wholesale Grocers will buy 12 Tops Markets as part of Tops, Price Chopper merger
Stonyfield comes to aid of organic dairy farmers
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Outcry prompts action as Horizon cut contracts with 89 farms
Bill would bolster ranger pension rules
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Supporters believe change will give extra incentive to job seekers
A new plan for the 36,000-acre Whitney property
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The widower of philanthropist Marylou Whitney said he needs to sell the land because he will no longer be able to take the tax breaks on the lands.
When will the border reopen? Not anytime soon
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As vaccination efforts remain slow in Canada, pandemic continues to impact relations