To the editor: It has been less than one month since Vice President J.D. Vance’s shameless photo-op with Pope Francis, who was literally on his deathbed at the time. Vance has yet again interjected himself onto the world stage, using the holy ritual of Pope Leo IV’s inaugural mass as ...
To the editor: I am deeply grateful to the Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad and to the emergency room staff at the Adirondack Medical Center for helping me so quickly after my bike accident. Their care was efficient and reassuring. I also want to thank the third floor medical staff, ...
Walt McLaughlin’s newest book, “Beyond the High Peaks: Exploring the Lesser-Known Regions of the Adirondacks,” is just that. Short essays concentrate on Wild Forest and Wilderness areas outside of the High Peaks region. He reminds us there’s more to experience in the region than ...
When it comes to paddling long distances, one person stands out above all others — the short, barrel chested, full-white bearded Verlon Kruger. My introduction to Verlon was at the beginning of a trip in 1989 down the Churchill River to Hudson Bay. Our float plane had just dropped its ...
This week's straw poll: On average, how many hours of sleep do you get per night? - This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of internet users who have chosen to participate.