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Misinformation presentation
November 30, 2012 I always figured that among intelligent people, common sense might prevail over special-interest groups. more »»
Fact-based vs. faith-based debate
November 28, 2012 This may seem like more of the “he said, she said” dispute that’s been raging for the past two years over the best use of the rail corridor connecting the Tri-Lakes area. more »»
Too inflexible on removing rails
November 27, 2012 In watching the ongoing brouhaha over the railroad corridor, I’ve been struck by Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates’ inexplicable dedication to squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity —... more »»
Book reviewer got it wrong
November 26, 2012 I write in regard to Roger Mitchell’s review of my book, “Foxey Brown: A Story of an Adirondack Outlaw, Hermit and Guide as he Might Have Told It.” His review appeared in the Oct. more »»
Don’t stop railroad revival
November 23, 2012 We need to think out of the box; we are thinking too locally. What happened to the Adirondack Railroad in the 1960s and ’70s has no bearing on today’s reality. more »» 
The police and Tasers
November 21, 2012 One of the more controversial weapons in the law-enforcement arsenal — especially as they relate to the excessive use of force — Tasers were first employed by the Los Angeles Police Department in... more »»
Skatepark close after 20 years
November 20, 2012 It seems that almost everyone in our community agrees that Saranac Lake youth deserve a quality skateboard park. Some myths persist about skateboarding, but most recognize it as good, clean fun. more »»
Goodbye, Dew Drop
November 19, 2012 I can’t resist writing a few reminiscences of my friendship with my good pal, Dew Drop (Forrest) Morgan, who recently die. more »»
Next big taxpayer boondoggle?
November 15, 2012 “You have got to be kidding!” That was my first reaction to the recent proposal to bring “high-end” overnight passenger train service to the Adirondacks. more »»
Remembrances of our dad
November 15, 2012 (Editor’s note: The author delivered this as a speech on Veterans Day in Lake Placid.) --- Many years ago, there was a revolutionary war here. more »»
Foxman gets it wrong
November 14, 2012 Michael Foxman’s Guest Commentary (“Response to Peter Bauer,” Nov. 5) included more misinformation and distortion. Mr. Foxman makes a number of erroneous statements, sprinkled with personal attacks. more »» 
This place is therapeutic for veterans
November 13, 2012 (Editor’s note: The author delivered this as a speech at Saranac Lake’s Veterans Day service Monday. more »» 
Best way to soak up history
November 12, 2012 A key to celebrating the region’s history may be found in the old railroad corridor that traverses the Adirondack Park from Remsen to Lake Placid. more »»
Raises needed at NCCC
November 9, 2012 If you have been to the hospital or even a doctor’s office anywhere in the North Country, chances are that one of the nurses or radiologic technologists who took care of you was a North Country... more »»
Vanishing demand ended rail service
November 8, 2012 The ongoing debate over the best future use of the Adirondack rail corridor has produced many claims by rail supporters. more »»
Leave rails alone
November 8, 2012 I would like to thank Gary Beaudette for his letter in your paper on Oct. 17 regarding people working together instead of against one another on the rails-to-trails debate. more »»
Such a deal
November 7, 2012 The Adirondack Rail Preservation Society has just announced plans to enter into a partnership with Iowa Pacific Holdings to establish “high end excursion passenger service between New York City and... more »»
What they don’t tell you about school
November 6, 2012 “What did you do in school today?” “Nothing.” Ah ... the generic response of children when confronted upon their parents arrival home from work. No need to press the issue. more »»
Response to Peter Bauer
November 5, 2012 I must give credit to Peter Bauer. more »»
Don’t misunderstand fund balances
November 1, 2012 As a resident and taxpayer in the town of Harrietstown for my entire life, I take exception to the letter printed in the Monday issue of this paper from Mr. Shapiro. more »» |
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