Straw poll, Dec. 31 – Jan. 6
Editorials
This week’s Straw Poll: Do you still have your holiday decorations up? - This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of internet users who have chosen to participate.
Opinion
There and back again
Columns
Our year ended with another empty-nester first: a road trip without our kids. We traveled to the Pennsylvania-Maryland border to visit family. This time we brought Bailey Dog along — a new experience for her as well. The most notable difference in swapping out our children for a canine was ...
Straw poll, Dec. 24-30
Editorials
This week’s Straw Poll: Do you think 2025 will be better than 2024? - This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of internet users who have chosen to participate.
Try something new in the new year
Columns
I know people who are reluctant to try new foods. One guy I knew in college had never eaten pizza. Every day I meet folks unfamiliar with certain vegetables, like kale or arugula. There are so many to choose from! Variety in fruits and vegetables is important for consuming adequate ...
Here’s what to do with peeling, damaged license plates
Columns
You can’t drive very far without seeing vehicles that have peeling license plates. Some have deteriorated so much that they are nearly unreadable. You should be aware that it is illegal to drive with peeling or damaged license plates. Vehicle and Traffic Law sections 402, 402-A and 402-B are ...
Thank you for Kettle Drive help
Editorials
To the editor: The Salvation Army of Saranac Lake would like to thank all the people who helped with this with this year’s Kettle Drive. It was very successful thanks to the many bellringers who volunteered their time in the cold weather to raise money for the needy in Saranac Lake. We ...