A strange thing happened after I dropped off my son at high school this morning. It hit me how different this young man is from the high school freshman I first dropped off four years ago. Somehow, this high school senior looked like a carbon copy of a few of his teachers — or maybe some ...
To the editor: A $400 million airplane gift to Donald Trump. Just imagine if some of that money went to building some new St. Jude’s children hospitals or continuing our USAIDS program which saves lives and feed hungry poor people all over the world. You decide which is more ...
To the editor: If you live or visit Lake Placid, you may have noticed that parking here can be problematic. The village has taken an aggressive approach to enforcing the meters it has filled its streets and lots with. It made roughly a million dollars in the 2024-25 fiscal year from parking. ...
To the editor: I attended the Saranac Lake village board meeting on May 12 and was impressed on all fronts. First, it was a full house. Familiar faces and newcomers. Second, a lot of people spoke during the public comment period. Again, some regulars but many new voices. Aaron was there ...
I’ve been part of a book club for years. The people in my group are some of my closest friends. The “book club” has evolved from reading assigned books to making book suggestions to the occasional dance party and cocktail mixology experiments. We can take a hiatus and then come back ...
Spring has sprung! Winter’s snow seems like a distant memory. Everything is leafing out in beautiful green. Wildflowers adorn the forest floor. Daffodils and tulips embellish our garden. Farmstands are back! Each year, I eagerly await the arrival of fresh, seasonal produce from our region ...