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Letters to the editor

Winter Carnival experience was incredible

To the editor: To Saranac Lake: Thank you so very much for the incredible experience of the 2024 Winter Carnival. I had a wonderful time! The way that Carnival has grown, and continues to grow, in every way is a testament to this special community. My family — Kathy, Rocky, Chris, ...

Van Cott is the best choice for Saranac Lake

To the editor: Good government serves the needs of the people. Good elected officials are there to serve the greatest number of individuals possible. There are always trade-offs in progress. So, we need to elect people who can wade through the pros and cons of various strategies and find a ...

SL Rotary Club thanks

To the editor: As we reflect on the 73rd annual Winter Carnival Rotary Show, the Rotary Club of Saranac Lake wishes to express our deepest gratitude to those who played a crucial role in bringing this cherished event to life. The success of the night was a testament to the incredible spirit ...

Do we really want to elect Trump?

To the editor: It’s just baffling to me how Trump again has garnered support from enough people to, it appears, gain the Republican nomination for president. When he lost the election to Biden (and please, let’s not rehash that ridiculous argument that Biden didn’t win that ...

Why the Confederate flag is so highly problematic

To the editor: As most of you know, a Confederate flag was displayed during Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival Gala Parade on Saturday (during Black History Month) to the surprise and dismay of many in the community. Below is a statement from a historical perspective of why this symbol is so ...

Van Cott is right choice for village board

To the editor: I’m writing to endorse Paul Van Cott for the village board of Saranac Lake. He is a dedicated third generation family member of the Adirondack community with years of work providing even-handed legal expertise to small towns throughout the region on difficult issues that ...