To the editor: At the recent Democratic caucus, the nominated candidates spoke about the need for a change in how the village board governs: clearer communication, greater transparency, collaboration and a willingness to consider alternatives. These are essential to delivering critical ...
In 1982, I stood outside the dressage arena at the Franklin County Fair in Malone, New York. Groomed and braided, Holly the horse and I baked in the oppressive heat and swirling dust of Adirondack August. Stuffed in a stiff polyester jacket, I yanked at my stock tie, a complicated noose-like ...
I have always favored win-win solutions to problems. It’s more work, but the results are usually worth it if neither side feels like a loser. Unfortunately, America is in such a profoundly desperate moment right now that there is little room for politeness. Indeed, there is nothing polite ...
To the editor: I strongly support Katie Stiles for village trustee. Katie is a lifelong Saranac Lake native who is hardworking, dedicated and deeply invested in our community. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Katie on several projects during my time as the Village Code ...
To the editor: It is now obvious that a significant minority of Americans wish to live in a white, monocultural, ethnostate where freedom of speech exists only for those who support those in power. Where freedom of the press exists only for state approved media. Where due process and the ...