Opinion
Lessons and burdens carried forth
Bushwhack Jack's Tracts, by Jack Drury
About a decade ago, I received a package from a student who I hadn’t heard from in over 30 years. Our paths first crossed early in 1981 when Terry, as a Saranac Lake High School senior, reached out to me about attending our field-based Summer Practicum. (Terry’s not his real name. When ...
Straw Poll, Jan. 6-12
Editorials
This week's straw poll: On a scale of 1 to 4, how would you rate Gov. Kathy Hochul’s job performance in 2025? - This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of internet users who have chosen to participate.
Congratulations Saranac Lake
Letters to the editor
To the editor: I want to congratulate this community as the host of BluSeed Studios for over 20 years and the new home of Cedar Street Studio. We are fortunate to have a vibrant arts community, both because it makes this a better place and because it makes it a desirable place for people to ...
Winter weekends at Great Camp Santanoni
Columns
Great Camp Santanoni is once again hosting three special winter weekends: Jan. 17-18 (Martin Luther King Jr. weekend), Feb. 14-15, and March 14-15. Though the grounds and trails are open year-round from dawn to dusk, the buildings are only open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during special events. ...
After the holidays: Sensible eating
Columns
Whatever you celebrate, the holiday season is behind us. It’s time to put away all the cookies and sugary sweets and return to a healthier, more sensible way of eating: more greens and veggies, fewer carbs, a little protein from fish, eggs, pulses (beans, peas and lentils) and maybe a ...