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Jamie Organski

Jamie Organski is an Adirondack area resident who has experience as a reporter, photographer and editor.

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Webb board relaxes Old Forge Pond boat parking rules, increases fines

By Jamie Organski

New law allows limited overnight boating in summer months

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Old Forge black bears

Following last summer’s bear deaths, Old Forge ramps up efforts to protect wildlife from harassment

By Jamie Organski

Violators who feed or harass wildlife in town of Webb could face fines as high as $1,500 per offense

Some of the llamas at Moose River Farm in Old Forge. Photo by Jamie Organski

A woolly good time: Walking llamas in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

At Moose River Farms, visitors get to know the animals through a unique 'llama trekking' experience

colorful kayaks by a lake

One Square Mile of Hope: Celebrating a record-breaking event, 10 years later

By Jamie Organski

More than 2,000 paddlers unite in Inlet for the 10th anniversary of largest floating human raft

a sign urging people not to feed bears in the town of webb

Proposed law aims to prevent aggressive wildlife encounters in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

Webb town board debates tougher fines and clearer definitions for the proposed law on feeding and harassing wild animals, following death of bear family

canoers at the 90 miler race

Paddles Up: 41st 90-Miler boat race begins in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

Racers, volunteers and spectators come together to create a joyous spirit for annual Adirondack Canoe Classic

black bear

Bear family’s death sparks outrage in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

Community members propose additional ideas to minimize wildlife encounters, educate visitors on dangers of feeding wild animals

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From art haven to hobby horses: The evolution of an Inlet artist’s dream

By Jamie Organski

How Sabrina Gribneau-Nedell transformed a warehouse into an artistic oasis

90 miler canoe race start

90-Miler at 40: Boat race kicks off in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

More than 700 paddlers from all over the country gathered in Old Forge this morning for the 40th anniversary of the Adirondack Canoe Classic, also known as the 90-Miler.

Rubble of the Big Moose Inn following the May 27 fire.

Following Big Moose Inn fire, community rallies to help 

By Jamie Organski

Family moves forward after loss of historic building

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