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State secures developer for Benson Mines solar facility

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state has found a developer for a 12-megawatt solar array on a former Adirondack Park mine. It will be the state's first "build-ready" solar project.

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Inspector General: DEC forester stole state trail signs

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack store resold the $.75 metal signs for up to $168

Barbara Rice, APA Executive Director

Adirondack Park Agency director addresses allegations of ‘toxic workplace’

By Gwendolyn Craig

Board, local government leaders rally around Barbara Rice, despite some employees’ concerns

jars of syrup in a window

Sipping on sap? Maple producers branch out to tapping other trees

By Holly Riddle

Aspen, beech, and birch sap seen as small niche, but could have potential for new revenue streams

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Whitney Park administrator says he’s ‘open to talking’ with state, land trusts regarding sale

By James Odato

Questions remain about whether the state or land trusts could play a role.

Nataly Johnson and Paige Herbst traveled from the Watertown area to take part in the Pride après ski party at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington. Photo by David Escobar.

Pride, outside: Whiteface hosts LGBTQ ski weekend

By David Escobar

LGBTQ community and allies from around the Northeast meet up for first Adirondack Winter Pride event

Man with beard and sunglasses in front of Trails End in Tupper Lake

Big Tupper’s new owner sets sights on next project: Transforming a Tupper Lake tavern

By James Odato

Trails End has been owned and operated by Mark “Beard” Sutliffe for nearly 40 years, and he's ready to sell

eggs

As bird flu drives up egg prices, so does demand for local, organic

By Holly Riddle

North Country small farms, sellers have newfound advantage over big retailers

Aerial in the central Adirondacks, summer. Part of Whitney Park, a private inholding, is seen here with the Whitney camp on Little Forked Lake.

‘A profound gift’: How Long Lake will benefit from Whitney Park sale

By James Odato

When a buyer is found for the sprawling 36,600-acre Adirondack estate listed at $180 million, the town is poised to receive a windfall.

Crown Point Bridge with the British barracks in the foreground.

Crown Point Historic Site kicks off celebration of America’s 250th anniversary early

By Tim Rowland

America’s 250th anniversary comes in July 2026. At the Crown Point Historic Site it will happen 14 months earlier.

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