The bad thing about waking up in the middle of the night is that you’re usually worrying about something you can’t do anything about. A few nights back I was tossing and turning, annoying Jupiter the cat beyond endurance until finally he felt impelled to jump off the bed. Was it the ...
This year’s Teddy Bear Picnic will feature a stuffie hospital where children can repair stuffies in need of a little sewing or glue. In addition to the toy first aid station there will be a Critters Hot Spot where children can build their own animal. The Picnic is hosted by the ...
On an overcast and somewhat dreary day, Dmitry Day on Saturday, Aug. 30 shone with great music, snakes and a sloth, delightful food, and engaging activities that included learning how to luge. Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks is a trimmed-down Lake Placid I Love BBQ Festival founded by the ...
Right before Labor Day, I was sitting in a waiting room at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital before a routine appointment. In the old days, doctors and dentists and hairdressers subscribed to “Time” and “Good Housekeeping” and “House and Garden” and “People.” Patients sat ...
To the editor: Affordable housing is obviously a huge issue in Lake Placid right now as we are seeing the drama that is playing out at Cascade Acres. (Good for you, Mr. Preston, for fighting for your home.) Regarding the same issue of affordable housing: I believe it is noteworthy that ...
To the editor: As summer came to a close, Lake Placid Central School’s Community Schools program was excited to give students a memorable final week of vacation through four different camp experiences. More than 80 students joined us for programs designed to spark curiosity, build ...