With a year-round population hovering around 5,000, Saranac Lake is a small town, by any measure. We locals know this reality — we live it. And, not only do we accept this fact, we relish it. Our strength is not proportional to the mass of our numbers; rather, it derives from commitment to ...
To the editor: The candidate forum last night was interesting. It’s a great opportunity to get a feel for each individual. We have to remember that, as interesting as it is to hear each candidate’s individual perspective and opinion, none of them will make decisions all by themselves. ...
To the editor: An estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease. This figure represents about 1 in 9 older adults. While Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia (60-80% of cases), the total number of people with any form of dementia is ...
Before running for the school board in 2018, just like everyone else, I’d heard rumors that Bloomingdale school was at risk of being closed. I thought I might offer a unique perspective as a Vermontville resident and Bloomingdale school parent to defend the need for our beloved neighborhood ...
To the editor: I avoid saying anything political in this newspaper for obvious reasons. One comment though: Election results rarely reflect people’s actual wants. Imagine there were only two cars for sale in our area, both four wheel drive. You can buy a four-door, 4 cylinder ...
To the editor: I am not much for politics and, unfortunately, cannot vote in village elections as a resident of Bloomingdale, but, as they have been there for me, I am writing to express my strong support for Mayor Jimmy Williams, Josh King and Katie Stiles in the upcoming village of ...