To the editor: Presidential elections are exciting and with all the conflicting information readily available to us via the internet, TV, radio, print. Who or what can we trust? Election officials are the best source of trusted election and voting information. Studies have shown that ...

To the editor: Over the last few days, I have heard people expressing their fears regarding possible harassment — or even violence — at the polls. In short, they’re saying that they are afraid to vote. This is no less tragic for being tragically understandable. It is no secret that ...

To the editor: We are all aware of the contentious political atmosphere in which we Americans find ourselves, amplified as the presidential election approaches. Many people are stuck in their corners, steeped in messaging from their favorite biased news source, both left and right. Our ...

To the editor: The Saranac Lake Central School’s Distinguished Alumni Committee has announced award recipients and dinner with silent auction to benefit the Community Schools. The Saranac Lake Distinguished Alumni Association announced that this year’s awards will go to Suzanne ...

To the editor: In New York state, early voting begins Oct. 26. Mail-in voting started in the beginning of October. Tuesday, Nov. 5, is the formal Election Day. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. We live in a democracy. Voting is the most important part of giving each citizen a ...

To the editor: What is the best reason to vote? Survival! Americans are facing facts, like hurricanes that are now more frequent and deadly. NBC News reported this summer’s all-time record in Phoenix, Arizona: “61 days of temperatures at or above 110 degrees,” and five states that had ...