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Adirondacker switches gears on aid to Ukraine

By Kris Parker

Fundraising efforts going to buy needed medical equipment, amid dwindling support

Timothy Barnett, first director of The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Chapter, has died

By James Odato

Known for working with environmentalists, community leaders and land barons, Timothy Barnett conserved 500,000 acres in the Adirondacks.

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A walk through Ticonderoga’s past

By Contributing Writer

LaChute River trail provides scenic stroll

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Ask A Scientist:  DEC Air Pollution Meteorologist Bob Gaza 

By Megan Plete Postol

Meet one of the scientists charged with monitoring air quality for the Adirondacks and surrounding regions

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Historic fire tower finds new home in Speculator

By Jamie Organski

Makomis Fire Tower boasts easy access, exquisite Adirondack views

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Lake Placid cooperative housing project seeks members

By Tim Rowland

Nonprofits team up to facilitate affordable housing opportunity

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Military cannon test range proposed in Lewis

By Gwendolyn Craig

A national security consulting firm wants to fire military cannons and use an Essex County mountain as a backstop

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Communities getting ‘smart’ on climate change

By Cayte Bosler

Local volunteer task forces help the state move ahead on climate goals

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Brenda Valentine: the community advocate every town needs

By Izania Gonzalez

One woman’s retirement has become over 15 years of dedication to Indian Lake

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By Izania Gonzalez

How other regions can serve as models for Adirondack communities 

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