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Always something to say
March 26, 2013 Recently there was a domestic situation with a woman shot in the hand by her husband, and unfortunately they found 17 dogs in the home, as well as the house being unlivable. more »» 
Trends favor a safe, scenic bikeway
March 25, 2013 Seems like much of the news these days is pointing in one direction. Here are a few recent news items with special relevance for the Tri-Lakes area and our economic and physical well-being. more »»
Free ad reflects badly on Enterprise
March 22, 2013 Regarding the “article” on stroke and osteoporosis screening published on your “Health” page March 16, page A10: This was nothing more than a blatant advertisement for a set of “services” offered by... more »»
Let reason prevail in rail vs. trail
March 21, 2013 In earlier commentaries, I discussed the massive freight-hauling capacity of modern railroads and the inability of the Tri-Lakes region to ship or receive rail freight in quantities sufficient to... more »» 
Save milkweed to save monarchs
March 19, 2013 Have you been in a boat on an Adirondack lake in late summer and found yourself surrounded by monarch butterflies? Or seen them massing on your flowering plants around Labor Day? Or wondered why so... more »»
Moving the dial beyond access
March 18, 2013 When it comes to providing college educations to low-income students, most of the discussion focuses on getting them on campus. more »» 
Are we less safe?
March 16, 2013 President Obama began his first term by pledging to bring an unprecedented level of transparency to government. more »» 
Media and public have oversight roles
March 15, 2013 The caller on the other end of the phone line was near exacerbation. more »» 
We need to follow all of the money, and faster
March 14, 2013 There are still only two important things in politics, as the 19th century’s own Karl Rove, a Republican fundraiser named Mark Hanna, once said: “The first is money, and I can’t remember the secon. more »» 
Federal scientists often face obstacles sharing their knowledge
March 13, 2013 Did you hear the story about the federal scientist and the two-headed fish? The fish, maybe, but likely not the scientist. more »» 
FOIL saves lives
March 12, 2013 When government officials complain about the burdens associated with dealing with requests under the Freedom of Information Law, known by many in New York as “FOIL,” I’ve suggested that they stop... more »» 
It’s deadly being green
March 8, 2013 Where are celebrities when you need them? Oh sure, Kermit can sing a great song on camera, but what about when the rest of us are dying out here? Then where is he? Chasing some blond pig, no doubt. more »» 
Many hands make the Ice Palace
March 7, 2013 As you are aware, this year’s Ice Palace construction was made significantly more difficult due to the weather. more »» 
Margaret Fuller: an early women’s rights advocate
March 6, 2013 During Women’s History Month, names such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart and Rosa Parks should be remembered. more »»
History, facts argue against railroad
March 5, 2013 My enduring interest in the best future use of the rail corridor between Lake Placid and Old Forge comes from actually being a rail fan, but as I’ve said before, I’m just not a fan of restoring... more »» 
Harriet Tubman: a life of sacrifice and service
March 4, 2013 Sunday, March 10, marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, one of the most remarkable women in American histor. more »»
Constitutional concerns
February 28, 2013 There is much going on in our Tri-Lakes communities to assist our veterans and active-duty men and women in dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and other stress-related issues for them and... more »»
Bashing the Adirondack Club and Resort developers
February 27, 2013 This Guest Commentary is a reaction to last week’s front-page headline by the Adirondack Daily Enterprise about property foreclosures and the Adirondack Club and Resort. more »»
Signs of a problem in code enforcement
February 22, 2013 A recent Adirondack Daily Enterprise article discussed an upcoming decision by the Saranac Lake Zoning Board of Appeals regarding vinyl window decals at some area businesses. M. more »»
The more you know the Lawsons, the more you like them
February 21, 2013 Maybe it’s hard for people who aren’t close with Tom and Susan Lawson to separate them from the Adirondack Club, but to many others and me, they are family. more »» |
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