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sunny day with green grass at old forge pond's public boat launch

Webb board relaxes Old Forge Pond boat parking rules, increases fines

By Jamie Organski

New law allows limited overnight boating in summer months

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Old Forge black bears

Following last summer’s bear deaths, Old Forge ramps up efforts to protect wildlife from harassment

By Jamie Organski

Violators who feed or harass wildlife in town of Webb could face fines as high as $1,500 per offense

Some of the llamas at Moose River Farm in Old Forge. Photo by Jamie Organski

A woolly good time: Walking llamas in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

At Moose River Farms, visitors get to know the animals through a unique 'llama trekking' experience

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Bear family death: What really happened in Old Forge 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The last hours of the bear trio known to frequent the hamlet of Old Forge were detailed in an incident report the Explorer received.

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Adirondack orgs launch program to transition STRs to long-term rentals

By Tim Rowland

Short-term rental owners in Elizabethtown and Old Forge can apply for stipends to help make the switch

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State defends killing Old Forge black bears

By Gwendolyn Craig

The controversial euthanization of 2 black bear cubs leaves some questioning DEC's wildlife management policies

black bear

A closer look at black bear euthanizations in the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

In the past eight years, the DEC has euthanized 54 black bears in the area that encompasses the Adirondack Park, due to conflicts with humans.

a sign urging people not to feed bears in the town of webb

Proposed law aims to prevent aggressive wildlife encounters in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

Webb town board debates tougher fines and clearer definitions for the proposed law on feeding and harassing wild animals, following death of bear family

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Paddles Up: 41st 90-Miler boat race begins in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

Racers, volunteers and spectators come together to create a joyous spirit for annual Adirondack Canoe Classic

black bear

Bear family’s death sparks outrage in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

Community members propose additional ideas to minimize wildlife encounters, educate visitors on dangers of feeding wild animals

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