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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

Lija Treibergs conducts research in Antarctica wearing goggles.

Antarctica research trip deepens appreciation of winter

By Chloe Bennett

Adirondack Watershed Institute scientist pursues dreams of researching ecosystems in Antartica's McMurdo Dry Valleys

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

Teen creates nature activity book to teach kids about Adirondack flora, fauna

By Chloe Bennett

A Saranac Lake teen created an activity book to teach other kids about the flora and fauna of the Adirondacks

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The biggest show in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

For Old Forge, the Strand is more than a theater, it's a community gathering place

Ski instructor is tethered to the skier's bi-ski on a Gore Mountain slope.

Adaptive ski instructor learned to tailor approach

By Tim Rowland

James Hayes helps people with disabilities enjoy alpine skiing, through his work as an instructor for a program at state-run ski facilities

John Dillion wearing a baseball cap that says, "John Dillon Park"

John Dillon, who died last week, left an Adirondack legacy

By Gwendolyn Craig

The retired chairman and CEO of International Paper and Adirondack Park philanthropist John Dillon died last week.

Long Lake Town Historian Hallie Bond stands in green grass with mountains behind her.

How will climate change alter history?

By Chloe Bennett

An Adirondack historian is researching how climate change will affect culture and history for a statewide climate assessment 

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Adirondack Council’s executive director to step down in September

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Council Executive Director Willie Janeway will step down from his post on Sept. 15, after more than a decade.

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For Lake George mayor, a long career dedicated to lake protection

By Contributing Writer

Robert Blais is believed to be the country's longest-serving mayor. He's retiring at the end of March after 52 years in office

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