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Gun violence and the straw dog of mental illness
December 18, 2012 It has become a pattern. more »»
Gun control isn’t the solution
December 18, 2012 Today, I was alerted to the heartbreaking news of the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., by my Facebook fee. more »»
Rail-removal advocates twist facts
December 14, 2012 There has been too much ink spilled in defense and promotion of the lunacy that is the proposed recreational trail from Lake Placid to Old Forge (formerly to Tupper Lake. more »» 
Guns and suicide
December 12, 2012 More than 38,000 individuals committed suicide in the United States in 2010 (latest available data), more than twice the number of people who were homicide victims that year. more »»
TRiO and the fiscal abyss
December 11, 2012 If you pay attention to the political news, you are probably tired of hearing the phrase “fiscal cliff. more »»
Protect and Sierra Club put the community at risk
December 10, 2012 Everyone in America is aware that litigation is a slow and costly process. more »»
Saving our bacon through water conservation
December 7, 2012 Prepare for the coming bacon shortage! This year’s record drought — which still covers more than half the nation — has ravaged corn and soybean crops, raising prices for pig fee. more »» 
Adirondack Scenic Railroad’s latest stalling tactic
December 6, 2012 Of all the dreams for restoring rail service through the Adirondacks, perhaps the wildest dream of all is the new one concocted by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. more »»
Enforce, don’t increase bed tax
December 5, 2012 It has come to my attention that the Essex County supervisors are considering raising the county occupancy (bed) tax by 1 to 2 percent on the hotels and visitors to our area! Instead of penalizing... more »»
Freight rail service to the Adirondacks
December 4, 2012 Commentaries in the Enterprise in support of freight train service to the Tri-Lakes region often mention fuel efficiency. more »»
What is known about the risks and benefits of hydrofracking?
December 3, 2012 I am writing in response to the editorial on fracking and Gov. Cuomo’s current policy, or lack thereof, you published Nov. 26 from the New York Post Nov. 21. more »»
Misinformation presentation
November 30, 2012 I always figured that among intelligent people, common sense might prevail over special-interest groups. more »»
Fact-based vs. faith-based debate
November 28, 2012 This may seem like more of the “he said, she said” dispute that’s been raging for the past two years over the best use of the rail corridor connecting the Tri-Lakes area. more »»
Too inflexible on removing rails
November 27, 2012 In watching the ongoing brouhaha over the railroad corridor, I’ve been struck by Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates’ inexplicable dedication to squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity —... more »»
Book reviewer got it wrong
November 26, 2012 I write in regard to Roger Mitchell’s review of my book, “Foxey Brown: A Story of an Adirondack Outlaw, Hermit and Guide as he Might Have Told It.” His review appeared in the Oct. more »»
Don’t stop railroad revival
November 23, 2012 We need to think out of the box; we are thinking too locally. What happened to the Adirondack Railroad in the 1960s and ’70s has no bearing on today’s reality. more »» 
The police and Tasers
November 21, 2012 One of the more controversial weapons in the law-enforcement arsenal — especially as they relate to the excessive use of force — Tasers were first employed by the Los Angeles Police Department in... more »»
Skatepark close after 20 years
November 20, 2012 It seems that almost everyone in our community agrees that Saranac Lake youth deserve a quality skateboard park. Some myths persist about skateboarding, but most recognize it as good, clean fun. more »»
Goodbye, Dew Drop
November 19, 2012 I can’t resist writing a few reminiscences of my friendship with my good pal, Dew Drop (Forrest) Morgan, who recently die. more »»
Next big taxpayer boondoggle?
November 15, 2012 “You have got to be kidding!” That was my first reaction to the recent proposal to bring “high-end” overnight passenger train service to the Adirondacks. more »» |
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