The bed is empty. That’s the first of sentence of Liz Moore’s novel, “The God of the Woods.” Louise Donnadieu, a summer camp counselor, sneaks back into the cabin after a night of partying to find one bed empty. Barbara is gone. From here, the Adirondack-based story takes off like ...

As I cruised Facebook the other day I saw a post about Lower Saranac Lake and the efforts by environmental groups to determine the lake’s carrying capacity. No one seemed to like the idea. The comments ranged from conspiracy theories, “They want to make the lake private access only for ...

This is the first year I will be a poll worker. My children tell me I shouldn’t leave out words because the election part of the phrase is important. I won’t be dancing around a pole this year, though the image is appealing. Instead, I will work my second day today, Tuesday, as an election ...

Halloween sugary snacks are behind us. November has arrived with its short, dark, often gray days. The lack of light can bring on a low mood. And then, there is Election Day. Stress causes elevated levels of the hormone cortisol. High levels of this hormone lead to food cravings, ...

Crash avoidance technologies can assist with driving and reduce crashes, but only if drivers use them. A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety measured current use of front crash prevention, lane departure (i.e., lane departure warning or lane departure prevention), and speed ...