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Opinion

Japanese knotweed needs to be eradicated

Letters to the editor

To the editor: Think back to 2008 when Japanese knotweed was widespread through Inlet, Old Forge, Blue Mountain Lake and many other areas and roadways in the Adirondacks. Since then, knotweed has been eradicated at hundreds of sites and is markedly less at others across the Adirondacks. In ...

Wolves should be reintroduced to the Park

Letters to the editor

To the editor: Thanks to Aaron Marbone for the excellent write up on wolves (“The Way of the Wolf,” Aug. 2). After watching the documentary on the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone, one can appreciate the importance of wolves to our ecosystems. I was fortunate to attend a ...

We can do better

Guest Commentary

If Saranac Lake has taught us anything, it’s that the best projects happen when everyone has a seat at the table. For over a century, we’ve built parks, trails, recreation centers and downtown landmarks by planning together, arguing together and ultimately creating together. But the ...

What if?

Letters to the editor

To the editor: What if... General George Washington had decided the fight was too hard and the odds were too long, and surrendered at Valley Forge? I’m glad we didn’t find out. What if... Thomas Jefferson had decided it was too idealistic and dangerous to write freedoms of ...

Keep your speed wildlife friendly

Letters to the editor

To the editor: Now here we are passing the halfway point in another summer. For me it’s a 70th summer. Never have another 70 will we! It’s a good summerttme feeling. Just to step back from the pace of everything and spend a few precious moments alone with August. Just August and me ...