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Saranac Lake native, economic development leader to head the APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

Barbara Rice, a Saranac Lake native and economic development leader, is the next executive director of the APA.

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Environment ranks high in New York’s 2023 budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

Hochul proposes large environmental protection fund, bond act and Olympic venue spending

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Wendy Hall, founder of Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, dies

By Gwendolyn Craig

Refuge collaborators plan to reopen the Wilmington facility this spring

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Teacher becomes student, at the Ranger School

By Tracy Ormsbee

Baltimore teacher Tamara Jolly found solace at Wanakena's ranger school during the pandemic.

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APA approves White Lake quarry project, with some conditions

By Gwendolyn Craig

Residents opposing project mull options going forward

Terry DeFranco Martino

Top APA officer retiring

By Gwendolyn Craig

Martino’s 12-year run as Adirondack Park Agency's top administrator coming to an end

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Adirondack Park Agency recruits Adirondack Council leader for key post

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency announced new hires including Megan Phillips, current vice president of conservation at the Adirondack Council.

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AdkAction’s first executive director departs Jan. 31

By Zachary Matson

Brittany Christenson plans to continue to serve on state road salt reduction task force

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As school enrollment shrinks, Adirondack districts get creative

By Contributing Writer

Small Adirondack schools face challenges: How to provide a robust and well-rounded education amid ongoing enrollment declines?

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Hochul quashes ranger retirement bill

By Gwendolyn Craig

Advocates look to contract and budget negotiations

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