Tracy Ormsbee

There were some conspiracy theories among blog and social-media commenters when crowds of young people assumed to be college students showed up at the public hearings to discuss the classification of Forest Preserve land at Boreas Ponds. The (false) … [Read more...] about Brendan Wiltse: Champion for wilderness, known for motivating young activists

Deborah Andersen has taught generations of third graders in Bolton Landing, including the parents of her students, most of her nieces and nephews, and her own children, Andrea and Michael. Hers is an important role in this Adirondack community. … [Read more...] about The joys and challenges of teaching in a small school district

By Tracy Ormsbee During an afternoon lunch in March at the Adirondack Mountain Coffee Café in Upper Jay with Ruth Kuhfahl, there is hardly a face in the place she doesn’t recognize, though, she tells me, at 95 she often has to say to some, “Now, … [Read more...] about Ruth Kuhfahl: A friend to many, known for her trail work ethic

By Tracy Ormsbee Tupper Lake has a real champion in Ellen Maroun. When the longtime community activist looks around the town of almost 6,000, she sees only promise: businesses moving into the downtown; two new craft breweries; a new arts … [Read more...] about Ellen Maroun: Advocate for Tupper Lake