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Opinion

Icy inspirations

Columns

“What’s the Real Feel Temperature in Saranac Lake?” “The temperature in Saranac Lake right now feels like negative 31 degrees due to wind chill,” the smart speaker intones. Ugh, but at least the sun is out. Part of the reason I moved here 36 years ago was that I wanted more ...

Straw Poll, Jan. 27 – Feb. 2

Editorials

This week's straw poll: How far are you traveling to visit Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival? - This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of internet users who have chosen to participate.

Winter Carnival policies: A clarification

Guest Commentary

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is organized and run entirely by volunteers whose sole mission is to preserve and protect this historic community tradition. Our role is to produce and oversee official Winter Carnival events and to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Carnival ...

ICE’s reign of terror

Letters to the editor

To the editor: My fellow citizens: I say “Citizens” because I fear we are quickly becoming “Subjects.” The Trump administration is carrying out an illegal and unconstitutional military occupation of the state of Minnesota. The madness and murder that is happening there could ...

Catholic Schools Week at St. Bernard’s School

Letters to the editor

To the editor: Catholic Schools Week is a special time at St. Bernard’s School, and an opportunity to celebrate what makes our school and our students truly unique. This week is about much more than classrooms and coursework — it is about recognizing the individuality of each child, the ...

Give or don’t give to the GoFundMe

Columns

There are always GoFundMe campaigns happening, no matter the time of year. It is heartbreaking to see these appeals for funds, whether for medical, emergency or memorial causes. For those not in the know, GoFundMe is the online fundraising platform where anyone can set up a donation page for a ...