Dear Friends and Neighbors: We live in troubling times. Times where anger and hatred play out on the public stage and in the halls of power. Times when isolation and fear can engulf us, leaving us feeling abandoned and alone. Times when our very selves, our very human dignity is under ...

To the editor: Donald J. Trump has just let 1,500 convicted felons out of jail. On Jan. 6, 2021 they were at the U.S. Capitol trying to overthrow the will of the people; even if it meant hanging Vice President Mike Pence. These “protestors” beat and pepper sprayed legitimate officers of ...

To the editor: As we look forward to celebrating Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, we invite the entire community to join St. Bernard’s School in highlighting the joy, purpose and impact of Catholic education. This annual celebration is an opportunity to reflect on the unique ...

To the editor: UNRWA, The United Nations Relief and Works Agency, has been providing assistance to Palestinian refugees since 1949 through education (700 schools), health care (143 clinics), food assistance to more than a million people among many other programs. It is funded by almost ...

To the editor: To the Republican candidates seeking to represent the New York state 21st Congressional District: Welcome to Tupper Lake. P.S. Don’t drink the water! We have made Tupper Lake our home for 18 years. Each and every year we’ve received written notification that the ...

To the editor: Jed Dukett’s recent guest commentary reflects the perspective of a lab technician with expertise in acid rain, but his opinions about climate change diverge from well-established science. While his understanding of acid rain may be sound, his interpretation of the role of ...