Twenty-five years ago, gold was $275 an ounce. Recently, it hit $4300 an ounce. Each dollar (to buy gold) is worth less than 1/15th of what it was in the year 2000. Our exports will thus be cheaper. But we don’t manufacture much anymore (military and some other things aside). Like Venezuela, ...
To the editor: Now more than ever, people experiencing food insecurity need our help. And as communities across the North Country step up to support food banks and pantries, The Heart Network would like to share some tips for ensuring that donations to these amazing organizations can have ...
As ice starts to form on the lake, the days get shorter and the ski season is upon us, I’m reminded of the winter of 1978-79. Lake Placid was abuzz with preparations for the 1980 Winter Olympics, and I was still working on establishing a career in the outdoors. I’d spent two seasons ...
Over the past few weeks, I have been fortunate not to have been involved in any accidents. I am one of the lucky ones. I have been involved in wildlife near misses, assisting others and needing a tow. All that happened in November. It also got me a new pair of snow tires for Christmas. It’s ...
I have many sources for safety information, not just for vehicles, but also for bicyclists and pedestrians. I recently received notification of an e-bike online training course to help master new skills, learn safety procedures and level up your riding technique. The Franklin County Traffic ...
To the editor: I love driving through town early in the morning, when people are walking their dogs, village workers are plowing and shoveling the sidewalks, and residents are going to work. It’s when the village is waking up. I especially like the traffic lights at the corner of Main and ...