As ice starts to form on the lake, the days get shorter and the ski season is upon us, I’m reminded of the winter of 1978-79. Lake Placid was abuzz with preparations for the 1980 Winter Olympics, and I was still working on establishing a career in the outdoors. I’d spent two seasons ...

Over the past few weeks, I have been fortunate not to have been involved in any accidents. I am one of the lucky ones. I have been involved in wildlife near misses, assisting others and needing a tow. All that happened in November. It also got me a new pair of snow tires for Christmas. It’s ...

I have many sources for safety information, not just for vehicles, but also for bicyclists and pedestrians. I recently received notification of an e-bike online training course to help master new skills, learn safety procedures and level up your riding technique. The Franklin County Traffic ...

I am lucky to find so many good, old Enterprise stories in my meticulous (not) files. The following is by Matthew Russell, a great reporter, now giving me an opportunity to connect the dots that made my connection to many events and visits to Litchfield Castle. John Stock, as you will ...

Parents have been quite anxious to ask me what to do for their child or teen’s feelings of anxiety. Let me try to put everyone at ease by sharing some details about this topic. Anxiety is usually a normal reaction to the stresses of life. It is a form of stress that can show up in a ...

My favorite holiday tradition features oolong tea, a peppery pork rib soup and my grandfather. - Bak kut teh - Bak kut teh (pronounced back koot tay) is a Southeast Asian pork rib soup served with rice and an array of sauces. The broth is seasoned with star anise, clover, cinnamon, ...