In most, if not all, instances, a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the present can be gleaned by looking to the past. Consider the paragraph below, from a letter written by Abraham Lincoln in August, 1855, to his good friend, Joshua Speed. “I am not a Know-Nothing. That is ...
During WWII, secret agents alone and inside the Nazi empire, deep under cover, could use an ordinary radio (or newspapers) to listen to coded messages from London or America. Popular music or other shows would end with “And now for a special announcement. The cat is white. I say again, the ...
To the editor: There’s a reason why Blake Gendebien (Democrat candidate for the 21st Congressional district) didn’t mention Trump at the Ogdensburg Canada/U.S. Friendship rally. That’s because the protests/rallies are about more important things than the Trump Show. We know Trump ...
To the editor: I’m a follower of Jesus — but I’ve stopped calling myself a Christian because too many Christ-followers in this country support a bigoted bully who enjoys putting others down. You can’t be against everything Christ taught and claim to be his follower or represent ...
To the editor: I so appreciate Laura Hooker’s endorsement of Tim Follos! (“Follos is the right choice for Wilmington supervisor,” Lake Placid News, July 3, 2025.) The current supervisor won his seat by a mere 21 votes in an election with a huge turnout. He campaigned as a leader ...
To the editor: The Saranac Lake High School Class of 1985 and guests are invited to their 40th class reunion on Aug. 9. From 2 p.m. until dawn, just like the old days, Tucker Farms will rock to our kind of music with food, adult beverages, a photo booth, yard games and memories. ...