Fans celebrate start of beloved boat race Text and photos 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 … [Read more...] about 90-Miler at 40: Boat race kicks off in Old Forge
Following Big Moose Inn fire, community rallies to helpย
Family moves forward after loss of historic building By Jamie Organski Mark Mayer, who owned the Big Moose Inn with his wife, Susan, said the lyrics of a popular song have been spinning in his head following a May 27 fire which resulted in the … [Read more...] about Following Big Moose Inn fire, community rallies to helpย
Old Forge expandsย off-road biking
McCauley Mountain trail network keeps growing By Jamie Organski Eagle Bay resident Ben Cohen has ridden bikes off-road in Utah and Colorado, and now he ventures around his home territory at McCauley Mountain. โIt's been a blast … [Read more...] about Old Forge expandsย off-road biking
The biggest show in Old Forge
100 years of the Strand: Old Forgeโs historic theater leaves lasting imprint By Jamie Organski There are some places that feel like home when you walk into them. Fans of the Strand Theatre in Old Forge point to the one-of-a-kind experience … [Read more...] about The biggest show in Old Forge
Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project
By Jamie Organski More than 150 people came to View in Old Forge Tuesday for two emotionally charged sessions over six hours about a now controversial affordable housing development. In the second of the two sessions, which the Explorer attended, … [Read more...] about Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project
Proposed housing project divides Old Forge community
Webb Town Board withdraws support of People First project, ahead of scheduled informational meetings By Jamie Organski Despite an ongoing shortage of affordable and workforce housing throughout the Adirondacks, the Webb Town Board has pulled … [Read more...] about Proposed housing project divides Old Forge community