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Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington, now closed, is listed for sale

By Gwendolyn Craig

Owner seeks buyers for refuge and waterfront property

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Wilmington wildlife

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack Wildlife Refuge to reopen with new look, animals

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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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Embattled Adirondack Wildlife Refuge relocates its animals

By Gwendolyn Craig

The refuge has found new homes for its dozen animals regulated by the state, though a black bear died shortly after arriving at its new destination.

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Authorities: Cover-ups abounded at wildlife refuge

By Gwendolyn Craig

False statements about bear escapes, a stray bobcat, euthanized eagle among violations investigated

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Adirondack Wildlife Refuge faces uncertain future

By Gwendolyn Craig

Wilmington refuge surrenders licenses amid allegations

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Violations and health complications temporarily shutter Adirondack Wildlife Refuge

By Gwendolyn Craig

The future of Adirondack Wildlife Refuge is in question as its founders grapple with health concerns and a state order to re-home animals.

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Update: Escaped bear returns to Wilmington refuge

By Gwendolyn Craig

Two bears from Adirondack Wildlife Refuge escaped on Thursday, according to the DEC.

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Wendy Hall: Defender of all living things

By Tracy Ormsbee

Wendy and her husband Steve have turned their concern for animals into the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington

Adirondack Wildlife Refuge adapts after violations

By Gwendolyn Craig

After running into multiple state and federal violations, Adirondack Wildlife Refuge is making changes while continuing to protect animals.

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