Last week this space covered a piece about John Stock, who had been superintendent of Litchfield Park, giving a talk at the Beth Joseph Synagogue about the history of Tupper Lake and Litchfield Park. My nephew, Kevin Littlefield, has been superintendent of that park now for many years. The ...
To the editor: It’s that time of year again. We are putting up the tree, shopping for special gifts, baking holiday treats and listening to favorite carols. Amid the seasonal rush, it’s important to remember that not everyone is merry as the Christmas and New Year holidays draw near. ...
To the editor: First, I would like to congratulate the recipients of this year’s Saranac Lake Distinguished Alumni Awards to Suzanne Dugan and Richard Meyer. On Saturday, Nov. 8, we celebrated Suzanne and Richard and raised money for the Saranac Lake Community Schools program. ...
With the holiday shopping season here, parents have been logging on via their smartphones and tablets to ask me lots of questions. They want to know whether electronic books and other apps should be purchased for their infants and toddlers to help their young children get smarter. Well, ...
When it comes to mountains, what things that come to mind? With the Alps, it’s yodeling, edelweiss and Heidi. With the Rockies, it’s Pikes Peak and John Denver. With the Adirondacks, it’s logging, TB and black flies. But with the Poconos, it’s only one thing — their ...
To the editor: Now that winter has made its debut in Lake Placid and the surrounding area, it’s an excellent time for all residents to take proactive steps to ensure their homes remain fully accessible and noticeable to emergency services. The ability of our first responders from our ...