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Two more Third Thursday ArtWalks

For the 27th year, Saranac Lake has been hosting its Third Thursday ArtWalks, making it a must-see summer tradition. Each year, the event takes on a life of its own, with now 60-75 creative contributors, galleries and studios opening their doors, while other artists take to the ...

Discomfort zone

Deer flies have speeds up to 25 miles an hour. And despite my best efforts, I wasn’t pedaling that fast on my mountain bike, the day hubby Bill and I rode into Camp Santanoni. It’s been a hot, humid summer, so those little buggers have flourished. That the five-mile road to the camp was ...

State police issue more than 10,000 tickets in 4 days

A strong New York State Police crackdown over the July 4th weekend (July 3 to 6) resulted in 10,497 tickets. The campaign included sobriety checkpoints, more DWI patrols and an extra eye out for people illegally using electronic devices while driving, according to an article from the NBC ...

Gazpacho: A refreshing summer meal

It has been hot. And I’ve been craving something cool with just a little spice. Gazpacho. Icy, thirst-quenching and invigorating, gazpacho is perfect for hot summer days. Because it is a blend of fresh vegetables, it is also a healthy treat. There are many variations — some more like ...

Sports overuse injuries

With fall sports season approaching, parents have been tackling me with lots of questions about whether their young athlete could injure themselves from too much practicing their desired sport, resulting in what we call an overuse injury. - What is an overuse injury? - An overuse ...