As young parents, we suffered from the illusion of control. We knew with absolute certainty what paths our children would take, what sports they would play, what their personalities would be. Lord, we were foolish. But we knew ... we knew our children would love whole grains and vegetables, our ...

I know. It’s a “new to me” entrance to Cobble Hill. The upgrades for Lake Placid’s Cobble Hill began a few years ago, but the upper section is finally rerouted, graded and complete. (Jump for joy!) This trail has been a lifeline for me. If I needed to drop off a child at a dance ...

New York state’s Department of Motor Vehicles reports an increase in the number of vehicles on the road with tinted windows that exceed legal standards for light transmittance. Some even have a full windshield tint. While in some cases DMV will issue a medical exemption and certificate, it ...

National Mulled Cider Day is perfect for celebrating autumn. Mulling means infusing beverages — like apple cider — with spices. Mulled drinks have been around since ancient Rome, but Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” enhanced their popularity. Apple cider is fresh, unfiltered ...

I discovered an entire area of the Adirondack Health building, which I still often call the Saranac Lake General Hospital, while trying to find my pal Matthew Scollin; a man all knowing about all things at the Health Center and, by the way, Saranac Lake village trustee and deputy mayor. I ...

With school back in session, parents are carrying a load of questions about their children and their heavy backpacks and wondering whether these packs can result in back problems in their little ones. Let me back up and provide some information on backpacks. There are some studies of high ...