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blond woman, Ashley Walden, the new ORDA CEO in front of Olympic facility building

Olympic authority chooses Ashley Walden as new CEO

By James Odato

Former Olympic luger led the World University Games planning 

Members and staff of the Adirondack Park Agency sit around a table listening to a presentation during the March 16, 2023 meeting in Ray Brook.

Top Adirondack Park Agency counsel to resign

By Gwendolyn Craig

With the APA in the midst of a half dozen or so court cases, including two new suits, its counsel has announced he is resigning.

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Schroon Lake discovery reunites owner with 1972 ring

By Times Union

Craig Stump, 8, found half-century-old class ring at the Schroon Lake beach

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Rangers gain experience fighting Quebec wildfires

By Mike Lynch

Four Adirondack rangers return from two-week assignment

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A ‘jack’ of all trades: Scientist applies mathematical approach to calculating home run stats

By Tim Rowland

Which baseball player had the best home run season? The answer, calculated by a scientist, might surprise you

Aguirre is named executive director of the Adirondack Council

By Gwendolyn Craig

The acting executive director of the Adirondack Council, Raul “Rocci” Aguirre, is now the permanent leader.

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No small potatoes for this Adirondack farm family

By Contributing Writer

Tucker Farms grows deep roots in the region

‘Alone’ by choice, in the Canadian wilderness

By Jak Krouse

Off-the-grid Adirondacker puts survival skills to the test on History Channel show

Founder of Champlain trails group looks to retire

By Mike Lynch

The 74-year-old was a founding member of CATS and has been the organization's only director since it started in 2009. 

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Open Space Institute leader to pass the conservation torch

By Tim Rowland

Under Kim Elliman’s leadership, OSI protected, opened to the public more than 160,000 acres of mountains, forests and water in the Adirondacks

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