To the editor: On Jan. 9, 2026, my father and brother William and Rick Goodrich were in a fatal car accident on state Route 30. I was behind them and drove upon the accident. Thanks to the quick response of Paul Smiths and Saranac Lake fire and rescue, they were transported to Adirondack ...

To the editor: Recent weather extremes in the South and East are examples of what climate change can cause — a warmer arctic that disrupts the polar vortex and pushes cold weather and snow farther south. It also changes moisture flows around the Earth, causing more rain, flooding and ...

To the editor: The weather predictions for this Sunday read like something out of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s diary. So if you’re going to ride in Winter Carnival’s most refreshing event, The Blue Buns Wheel-a-Palooza, be sure to wear proper garb for the climate. For men: ...

To the editor: In 1979, while eating dinner with her family, Mary Ellen Keith found herself thinking of those nearby who might not have a meal on the table, leading her to start a modest food shelf out of her own home. Over the years, the Vermontville Food Pantry formed and eventually ...

To the editor: Not so fast. Prove me wrong: Prove our children are not behind. Since the coronavirus pandemic, there is clear and growing evidence — both nationally and across New York State —that many elementary-aged students are still struggling to recover. Academic setbacks are ...

To the editor: My name is Tom Catillaz. I am writing to draw attention to an issue of great concern in our community. I proudly served on the Saranac Lake Village Board for 21 years. For seven of those years, I served as mayor and helped Saranac Lake achieve its “All- American City” ...