Tupper Lake residents are angry, frustrated and genuinely worried over our latest energy bills. We can’t afford electric school buses, and we certainly don’t have the infrastructure to charge them. Meanwhile, it’s impossible to ignore the boondoggle New York state leadership has made of ...
To the editor: I took part in the “No Kings” protests on March 28th mostly for selfish reasons: I find it comforting to be in the company of other people who reject ambiguity when it comes to administration policies that hurt people, other living things, the basic U.S. economy, and the ...
Walt McLaughlin may be the least known prolific and versatile Adirondacks-oriented writer ever. He’s the author of 48 (and counting) books — almost one a year since 1980, including six reprints. He’s written poetry, short fiction, philosophy/religion, essays, narratives of camping ...
It’s maple season, and with it comes all the joys and frustrations of making the tasty, sweet maple nectar. As I cope with a broken reverse osmosis machine and wait for my maple lines to thaw, I’m reminded of prescient advice. When I first thought about making maple syrup, nearly 15 ...
This simple, traditional Mediterranean dish (pronounced “shak-SHOO-kah,” which means mixture) is made with poached eggs on a bed of flavorful, fragrant veggies. This vegetarian dish uses simple, healthy ingredients seasoned with spices like paprika, cumin and chili. It can be served for ...