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Yaron Badichi cuts the ribbon on refurbished commercial and apartment space. Photo by Caitlin Wargo

From blight to bright: Investor perks up Port Henry cornerstone building

By Tim Rowland

A New York City investor's vision breathes new life into Port Henry’s Main Street

Fort Ticonderoga from the air. Photo by Carl Heilman II

Adirondack historic sites gear up for 250th anniversary events

By Holly Riddle

Fort Ticonderoga, Crown Point History Site prep for America250, with celebrations planned to mark key dates around the country's formation

Overcoming the ‘nature gap’

By David Escobar

How Lucienne Nicholson is bringing new visitors—and a call to action—into the Adirondacks

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Inside New York state’s bid to host 2026 Olympic sliding events

By James Odato

Lake Placid still waiting for final answer from Italian committee about whether the village will be needed as backup site

woman dumping vegetation into composter

Composting efforts spread slowly but steadily

By Mike Lynch

Composting efforts have spread into pockets of the Adirondacks due to grassroots efforts

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

sound of music production by adirondack regional theatre

Adirondack Regional Theatre celebrates 25 years of community, creativity

By Lauren Dorsey

Group grows from small troupe to vibrant hub with over 100 performances.

20 years of Adirondack climbing

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack Climbers' Coalition President Will Roth reflects on changes in the industry over the last 20 years in the Adirondacks.

a flag ceremony for deceased forest ranger robbi mecus

New DEC chief honors trans ranger in first Adirondack stop 

By Zachary Matson

New DEC commissioner honors beloved ranger who died in climbing accident in first appearance in the Adirondacks

julia goren of ADK

From hiking trails to biking trails, Julia Goren to lead Adirondack Rail Trail Association

By Gwendolyn Craig

Julia Goren will be the next executive director of the Adirondack Rail Trail Association.

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