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Senate confirms three Adirondack Park Agency members

By Gwendolyn Craig

Law-Diao makes history as first Black person on the board

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Benita Law-Diao tapped to be APA’s first Black board member

By Gwendolyn Craig

Hochul's nomination awaits official confirmation

Adirondacks-based reporter on covering war in Ukraine

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondacks-based NPR correspondent Brian Mann talks with the Adirondack Explorer about covering the war in Ukraine.

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Adirondackers work to bring assistance to Ukrainian refugees

By Jamie Organski

Ways to get involved with efforts to help Ukraine here and abroad

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Bruce Young, longtime Lake George Park Commission chair, dies at 86

By Melissa Hart

Colleagues honor his dedication

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So long, Jerry, and thanks for all the illustrations!

By Adirondack Explorer

Some highlights from illustrator Jerry Russell's contributions to the Explorer

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Wearing many hats, making it all work

By Jamie Organski

Library director, art gallery owner Linda Weal works to steer Old Forge into the future

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AdkAction names Sawyer Cresap new executive director

By Adirondack Explorer

Capital Region native has organized Adirondack initiatives 

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When a snowmobile goes through the ice, these are the guys who find it

By James Odato

Patience, gear, experience rank high with professional ice divers

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A visit with a master carver

By Adirondack Explorer

A look inside Bob Jones' Cranberry Lake studio in the Adirondack Park. He's been carving for more than 50 years and making decoys professionally for decades.

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