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Letters to the editor

Little boxes

To the editor: Does the following resonate with you? It’s what one North Country young person wrote about her struggle. “All my life I tried to fit into a box, one that never really fit me, one that was simply too tight and uncomfortable ... I was trying so hard to put a label on ...

A local icon going strong

To the editor: Well, another Adirondack year has come and gone. Summer is winding down and we all know what is ahead of us. There are some things in life we can always depend on — the seasons will arrive and depart on schedule (for the most part), tourists will arrive and depart, family ...

MAGA Ten Commandments

To the editor: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry recently signed a bill mandating the Ten Commandments be displayed in all school classrooms. He noted that God was guiding his hand. Unfortunately, God has not been successful guiding the hearts and minds of millions of conservative Christians to ...

Thank you for editorial

To the editor: Thank you for your July 15, 2024 editorial “What Must Come Next”; calling for the need to realize how polarized our politics have become. I think your message of resolve to be kinder and more empathetic in the face of disagreement will resonate with many people. But as ...

Making family memories at the Hanmer race

To the editor: My family and I have just returned home after visiting and participating in our third Willard Hanmer Guideboat and Canoe Race (2022-2024). This Saranac Lake community event linked to the Fourth of July weekend is a unique time for me to come back and visit family and old ...

My personal pride

To the editor: Recent events and responses have not only hurt our LGBTQIA-plus neighbors, young and old, but also those who love them. But my intent here is not to rehash the past, but to express my joy in the hope for the future of our LGBTQ-plus friends and neighbors. I am writing today as ...