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Commentary: It’s time to rethink place names

By Phil Brown

Still, we ought not change the names willy-nilly.

Joseph Henderson stands in a street lined with trees.

Paul Smith’s College professor digs into evolving ways climate change is taught

By Chloe Bennett

Paul Smith's College professor digs into evolving ways climate change is taught, and the missed opportunities

A sign that says "trail closed" is on the side of the Adirondack Rail Trail.

Get ready to ride: Rail trail work resumes

By Tim Rowland

Final construction of a portion of the much anticipated Adirondack Rail Trail between Lake Placid and Saranac is underway.

A band plays music with a fiddle and other instruments on stage at the VIC.

When serious science is Late Night fun

By Chloe Bennett

Student-run climate game show "Late Night for the Planet" combines fun, games and some overall levity

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Explorer work recognized by New York Press Association

By Adirondack Explorer

Reporters net 1st, 2nd place awards for investigative reporting

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Aurora displays light up the night

By Times Union

The northern lights were visible in parts of the Adirondacks last week, especially around Great Sacandaga Lake

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What’s the deal with gas appliances?

By Chloe Bennett

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to phase out fossil fuel hookups in newly constructed buildings, triggering heated debates about the use of gas-powered appliances

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Paul Smith’s exercises ‘zero-tolerance’ toward hate speech

By James Odato

Racially charged incident comes as college is looking to recruit more minority students

Southerly view of Lake Champlain and, in the distance, Willsboro Point.

NY still falls short on Lake Champlain phosphorus targets

By Zachary Matson

A new plan outlines New York's strategy to limit phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain, a nutrient New York and Vermont struggle to control.

Barkeater Trails Alliance executive director to step down

By Mike Lynch

Josh Wilson took the role in 2015

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