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Opinion

Unlikely hero

Bushwhack Jack's Tracts, by Jack Drury

Anyone who knows me well knows I’m competitive. Board games, cards, checkers, it doesn’t matter. I believe if you don’t play to win, then why play at all. It’s something in my genes. How competitive am I? It depends, but there was the time my best friend from college, Scott Smith, and ...

Full snow moon ski

Columns

Is it ironic or a self-fulfilling prophecy that the upcoming Feb. 1 full moon is called the Snow Moon? After roof raking our way out of the most recent snowmageddon, I want to enjoy the snow without having to fear my pipes will freeze or that my furnace will pull a no-show. Dripping water from ...

Straw Poll, Jan. 20-26

Editorials

This week's straw poll: Which best describes your view on ICE’s role in immigration enforcement? - This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of internet users who have chosen to participate.

A.W.F.U.L

Letters to the editor

To the editor: It’s time to examine this new unpleasant acronym letter by letter. It was crafted in the wake of the murder in Minneapolis of a white, female, U.S. citizen. “A” — Affluent. I guess it was chosen to make the acronym appeal to conservatives. “W” — White. ...

Time for chili

Columns

Brr! It was a cold weekend in the Adirondacks. When the weather chills, we crave wholesome, starchy food. Enter chili, with bold spices and fresh flavor. Chili is always a crowd pleaser — and everyone has a unique recipe. Vegetarian, vegan, paleo, meat — they’re all different. Even the ...

Test your vehicle and traffic law I.Q. — 2026 answers

Columns

Last week’s column presented 20 questions on vehicle and traffic law (VTL) and traffic safety. Hopefully you took the test and kept your answers. This column repeats the questions and gives the correct answers. I hope you got at least 90% correct. - True or False - 1. If your vehicle ...