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” ...

To the editor: My fellow citizens: I say “Citizens” because I fear we are quickly becoming “Subjects.” The Trump administration is carrying out an illegal and unconstitutional military occupation of the state of Minnesota. The madness and murder that is happening there could ...

To the editor: Catholic Schools Week is a special time at St. Bernard’s School, and an opportunity to celebrate what makes our school and our students truly unique. This week is about much more than classrooms and coursework — it is about recognizing the individuality of each child, the ...