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Guest Commentary

Speaker offers tips for growing inside home

A return to Mirror Lake Inn for the opening meeting of Garden Club of Lake Placid drew 33 members for a luncheon and program. The recognition of Linda Friedlander, to Honorary Member, was a special moment shared with Linda. Members heard of her notable roles and projects over her 60 years ...

Tobacco use, chronic disease often have link

In 2025, cigarette smoking still remains the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S. — and it’s also a major cause of chronic disease. Smokers are much more likely to develop a chronic disease, and individuals with a chronic health condition are at much higher risk of their ...

Derby event a win for learning

Over 850 miles separates Lake Placid from Churchill Downs Racecourse, Kentucky. And yet, on Saturday, you’ll see a steady stream of hats, fascinators, colorful dresses and sports coats strolling into town, fully committed to bringing the pomp and glamor of Derby Day to Main ...

Community’s voices needed for fight to save public media

I strongly urge Congress to reject destructive proposals to rescind, cut or eliminate public media funding. Doing so would strip millions of Americans — especially in rural regions — of critical services provided by local public television, from lifesaving emergency communications to proven ...

Having gratitude for food summit

The Adirondack Food System Network (AFSN) hosted the biggest installment of the Food Justice Summit to date in February, a gathering that brought together over 180 individuals representing more than 100 organizations at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. This event drew people from throughout ...

DOGE fiscal reforms can save U.S. from bankruptcy

Please read this with an open mind. Regardless of political beliefs, this issue affects us all. Especially our children and grandchildren. The U.S. national debt has surpassed $37 trillion and continues to rise. As Americans, we must decide: do we continue this unsustainable path or take ...