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Letters to the editor

Effectively a coup

To the editor: Lots of interesting headlines in the news. Here’s the title of a recent Wall Street Journal Editorial on Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China: “The Dumbest Trade War in History.” You don’t want to know how much slapping tariffs on Canadian lumber ...

Thank you for having me as your king

To the editor: Dear Saranac Lake, This year has been one of the best years of my life. I have been honored to represent this community as the youngest Winter Carnival King of all-time. I had so much fun, and I will never forget this experience. First, I’d like to thank my mom. She ...

A coup is a coup

To the editor: A coup by any other name is still a coup. This is what we are witnessing in Washington as laws are violated and as unelected individuals invade and take control of critical IT infrastructure of the U.S. government. Voters should be deeply troubled, as I am, by the lawless ...

Successful distribution day

To the editor: Another successful distribution day for the Holiday Helper Program! We are so grateful to our community members for their incredible continued generosity. We put the call out for older children and boy did you deliver. Services were provided for over 165 children, 75 ...

Are there still proofreaders?

To the editor: I hesitated to write this letter because I was sure you’d be publishing a correction. However, it’s been a week and I haven’t seen anything. Is there such a thing as proofreading anymore or has it all been turned over to AI? For some time now I’ve noticed, on a ...

CO2 is indeed an existential threat

To the editor: In his recent letter to the editor, Jed Dukett relies on Dr. John Clauser, who won a Nobel Prize, to reinforce his claim that CO2 is not a pollutant and that there is no climate emergency. What Mr. Dukett ignores is that Dr. Clauser’s views stand in stark contrast to the ...