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Rick Karlin

Prior to retiring from the Albany Times Union newspaper, Rick Karlin covered state government as well as energy and the environment, most recently working as acting business editor. Prior to that he worked at newspapers in Maine, covering the statehouse, and Colorado, covering the U.S. Forest Service as well as the tourism, mining and energy industries. He has also worked as a search and rescue volunteer and ski instructor.

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Veterans find solace in Adirondacks’ healing nature

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Homeward Bound Adirondacks expands its retreat center

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Deb Naybor stands outside of the Blue Raven Cabin. The tiny home is being built by Paul Smith's College students as a capstone project. Photo by Rick Karlin

Thinking big, building small: Paul Smith’s College students build tiny house

By Rick Karlin

Students tackle affordable housing head-on with capstone project

Dan Spada, John Rosenthal, and Dave Phillips are pictured skating across a blue and icy Lake Champlain off Fort Ticonderoga in helmets, vests and other gear.

Tips for staying safe on frozen waters in the Adirondacks

By Rick Karlin

Forest rangers, firefighters offer ice safety advice

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Hickory Ski Center: Reviving an Adirondack legend

By Rick Karlin

The revival of the Hickory ski center is the focus of a new documentary, with key elements being on the nostalgia it offers Adirondackers.

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Paul Smith’s College tries to buck declining enrollment trend

By Rick Karlin

Financial struggles forced Paul Smith’s to cut back five years ago. The college laid off 11 people and left 12 other position’s open—a 12 percent staff reduction at that time. Conditions appeared to stabilize that fall, as enrollment climbed by 60 students, to 892. Enrollment has declined since, though.

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