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More reasons for Richards to go
April 23, 2012 Because of my exuberance at Tuesday’s Lake Placid school board meeting and Randy Richards’ explosive response, I am worried that the point I was trying to make was los. more »»
Assistant airport manager is needed
April 11, 2012 At the recent public meeting discussing the future of the Adirondack Regional Airport, one of the commenters asked about the necessity of filling an assistant airport manager position. more »»
The worst-kept secret in town — the Saranac Lake Adult Center
April 10, 2012 What — worst-kept secret? You gotta be kidding. Well, it’s true. more »»
Rock Island was once pristine and enjoyed by many here
April 6, 2012 (Editor’s note: The original version of this commentary appeared as an editorial in the Free Press’ April 4 issue. more »» 
Was Thomas Jefferson a Christian?
April 4, 2012 Recently the nation has received much exposure to issues bearing on religion as the GOP primaries grind on to an uncertain outcome. more »»
Youth vs. the climate deniers
April 2, 2012 At the United Nations international climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa, I rose up at the back of the room. Fingers trembling, I interrupted Todd Stern, the U.S. more »»
How low can they go?
March 30, 2012 More than a few conservatives are sinking to all-time lows promoting their agendas. more »»
When will it stop?
March 29, 2012 Last month, Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old teen, was killed by a neighborhood watch voluntee. more »» 
It takes a community
March 28, 2012 Recently I had the pleasure of being one of the guest speakers at the 15th annual Adirondack Park Local Government Day conference, held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Lake Placid. more »»
Mayor should leave anti-gun group
March 27, 2012 Recently, I became aware that our Saranac Lake village mayor represents our community as a member of an organization that is misleadingly named: Mayors Against Illegal Guns. more »» 
Avoiding ‘scurvy extremes’
March 26, 2012 “What do angry men ail, to rail so against moderation? Doth it not look as if they were going to some scurvy Extreme, that is too strong to be digested by the more considering part of mankind?” wrot... more »»
In the spirit of compromise
March 23, 2012 In the spirit of compromise with those whose heart is set on maintaining the tourist train on the 9-mile stretch of rail corridor between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, let’s consider meeting each... more »»
Build it, and we will come
March 22, 2012 As a volunteer for the National Ski Patrol — 53 years and counting — I spend a good part of each winter with the Nordic patrol team at Mount Van Hoevenberg cross-country ski center. more »»
Remember ‘Red Emma’
March 21, 2012 In honor of Women’s History Month, and as the Occupy Movement prepares for a May Day resurgence, we should remember Emma Goldman, the anarchist, feminist and atheis. more »»
Larry Miller was falsely accused
March 17, 2012 In reference to your front page article on March 8, 2012, titled “H’town settles sex harassment complaint,” I would like to take this opportunity to share with your readers what I know of yet anothe... more »»
Too few want to work anymore
March 16, 2012 I have joined the “protest movement” — not a very well organized state of affairs, but critically important. (A previous protest stopped the Vietnam War. more »»
Communication and knowledge
March 16, 2012 I have known Jeff Branch and his family for several years; I have worked with him on countless community projects and organizations. more »» 
Rails-to-trails interpretation opportunity
March 7, 2012 I like the idea of converting the Adirondack railroad to an all-season recreational trail. more »»
Romance with a train
March 6, 2012 While promoting the conversion of the Adirondack Rail Corridor to a recreation trail, I have had the opportunity to speak with some people who are just in love with a train. more »»
Waiting for justice on 2000 murder
March 5, 2012 (Editor’s note: This opinion piece was initially submitted to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution but has not yet been published there. more »» |
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