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Boomtown to bust: The lasting impacts of the rise and fall of industry in the Adirondacks

By Tim Rowland

Economic disruption that hit the Adirondacks in the post-WWII era can still be seen today

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Mining expansion in southern Adirondacks on hold

By Chloe Bennett

Adirondack Park Agency requests more company data

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Digging into Moriah’s mining history

By Tim Rowland

Port Henry pays homage to mining past, with the recent unveiling of a new statue of a Moriah miner.

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Derailed: Tahawus rail line sale hits snag

By Tim Rowland

Winning bidder overdue on paying initial deposit

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Bidders ‘dare greatly’

By Tim Rowland

Investors in Adirondack rail line are willing to bet big, yet questions remain

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OSI makes $1.5M bid for Tahawus rail line

By Tim Rowland

Offer reignites debate over future of 30-mile rail line

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