In Old Forge, local issues attract new level of would-be elected officials
By Jamie Organski
Housing, health care, economy top of mind for full slate of Town of Webb candidates
Jamie Organski
Jamie Organski is an Adirondack area resident who has experience as a reporter, photographer and editor.
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90-Miler start in Old Forge
By Jamie Organski
Snapshots of the Friday morning start of the 90-Miler Adirondack Canoe Classic at the Old Forge Pond.
Communities celebrate return of the 90-Miler canoe race
By Jamie Organski
The flat water race that spans from Old Forge to Saranac Lake is back after year off due to pandemic
Businesses struggle with limited, overworked staff; influx of summer visitors
By Jamie Organski
'Help wanted' signs abound in Adirondack communities, as business owners find themselves stretched thin trying to remain open.
Locals and landlords square off over short-term rentals
By Jamie Organski
Town of Webb officials look to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), while locals worry about Old Forge community becoming a 'party town'
In Old Forge, a fight over lake access
By Jamie Organski
The Town of Webb bans overnight boat docking, in an effort to crackdown on abusers of the system, which previously allowed docking of up to two weeks. Some residents feel the measure is too extreme.
Maddie Phaneuf: A biathlete and environmental advocate
By Jamie Organski
They say the resilient spirit of the Adirondacks has a way of seeping into one’s veins, and that certainly is the case for professional biathlete and environmental activist Maddie Phaneuf.
The return of an Adirondack favorite
By Jamie Organski
Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge gears up for re-opening, after being forced to close last year due to the pandemic.
Sharing happiness, one basket at a time
By Jamie Organski
Old Forge resident uses her talents creating made-to-order gift baskets designed to spread joy during the pandemic