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Capital region attorney died Saturday at Gore Mountain
Kevin Colwell, the founder and CEO of the Colwell Law Group in the Capital Region, was killed in a skiing incident this weekend.
![Stewart's Shops' Wolf Tracks ice cream previously changed names to honor the Utica Boilermaker, the city’s popular 15-kilometer road race, and “Sweet Return to Normal,” a nod to 14 months of COVID-19 restrictions easing up. Times Union article photo](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
How do Stewart’s ice cream flavors get their names?
Stewart’s rebrands Brownie Cookie Sundae as ‘Wolf Tracks’ to honor Albany’s FireWolves lacrosse team
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First Brother: A secluded summit in Brant Lake
Perfect for experienced hikers, this winter adventure to First Brother near Brant Lake features bushwhacking through Adirondack wilderness
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Underwater discoveries: Shipwrecks, cultural resources revealed in Lake Champlain
5 takeaways from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s annual archeology conference
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Adirondack Council faces turning point
New leadership, renewed vision for 2050 conservation vision
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Impact of proposed tariffs: North Country businesses brace for uncertainty
Clinton County officials express concerns in tariffs, highlighting the uncertainty affecting local businesses and the regional economy.
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Five cross-country ski trails to try this weekend
From scenic trails to expert-level routes, these six trails are perfect spots for your next winter weekend adventure.
![Democratic leaders have selected dairy farmer Blake Gendebien — a dairy farmer, basketball coach and political newcomer — to run in the special election for New York’s 21st Congressional seat.](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
Democrats Select Blake Gendebien as Candidate for NY-21: What’s Next?
Democrats select dairy farmer Blake Gendebien as their nominee for NY-21, even as the special election timeline remains uncertain due to Rep. Elise Stefanik's pending UN ambassador confirmation.
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Revitalization of former Tupper Lake factory moves closer to reality
The long-vacant Oval Wood Dish factory in Tupper Lake is set for redevelopment with an additional $3 million state grant.
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Join us in a visual journey with nature photographer Jeff Nadler
This Q&A will feature Jeff Nadler, a wildlife photographer who has taken on capturing aurora borealis in recent years.
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Exploring 2 of the Adirondacks’ best multi-pitch ice climbs
Phil Brown tackles two classic multi-pitch ice climbing routes – Multiplication Gully and Roaring Brook Falls.
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Bear family death: What really happened in Old Forge
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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From Lake Placid superintendent to regent: Roger Catania’s commitment to rural education
He's on a mission to enhance educational opportunities in rural New York schools
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Two separate fatalities reported this week in the Adirondacks
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. Two unrelated deaths occurred in the park this week.
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Democrats debate delaying special election for Elise Stefanik’s Congressional seat
Stefanik reflects on a decade of service amidst political transition in NY-21
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Will new state wetlands regulations impact the Adirondacks?
The Department of Environmental Conservation adopted new wetlands protections for outside the Blue Line. It's not clear if the Adirondack Park Agency will do the same.
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Snowmobiler dies after Adirondack Rail Trail crash
A New Jersey snowmobiler died Saturday after an accident on the Adirondack Rail Trail in the town of Harrietstown.
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Bill McKibben speaks to importance of renewable energy
This Q&A featured Bill McKibben, a prominent climate activist, discussing the current state of climate change and renewable energy solutions.
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Forum explores future of tech innovation in the Adirondacks
Tech leaders share insights as to how remote jobs can revitalize the Adirondack region
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Who’s using the most water in the Adirondack Park?
The Adirondack Park's permitted water users pump around 12 billion gallons of water a year.