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Melissa Hart

Melissa is a journalist with experience as a reporter and editor, combined with work for nonprofits. As the Explorer's digital editor, she serves as editor of Adirondack Almanack.(com) and helps manage the Explorer's website. When not online, she enjoys hiking, camping and other outdoors activities, and spending time with her husband, their twin daughters, and rescue animals -- two dogs and two cats.

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Goodnow Mountain trail to close July 7 for repairs

By Melissa Hart

Popular Newcomb fire tower hike to temporarily close for repairs

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Adirondack Explorer earns recognition for diversity and climate reporting, overall news presentation 

By Melissa Hart

Explorer’s digital work gains attention of New York Press Association judges

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Adirondack history stories catch readers’ interest

By Melissa Hart

Topping list: Report on remains from Lake George Revolutionary times

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Adirondack stories that caught readers’ attention in 2024

By Melissa Hart

Hotel glut, Big Tupper, bears, oh my! A look at the top Adirondack headlines from the past year.

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RiverTrail Beerworks in Saranac Lake marks grand opening

By Melissa Hart

Building by Phinney Design Group showcases sustainable design and Adirondack craftsmanship

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The most-read Adirondack stories of 2023

By Melissa Hart

Stories big and small came out of our communities this year.

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What’s for sale in the Adirondacks?

By Melissa Hart

A sampling of Adirondack houses across a wide range of prices and different locations in the region.

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Bruce Young, longtime Lake George Park Commission chair, dies at 86

By Melissa Hart

Colleagues honor his dedication

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10 stories you couldn’t stop reading in 2021

By Melissa Hart

The 10 most-read stories of the year on the Explorer's website

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‘Wow’ed by Wilmington

By Melissa Hart

Lots to explore in the Wonders of Wilmington challenge

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