It is my pleasure to endorse my friend and colleague Tim Follos for Wilmington town supervisor. When you think about Wilmington, what is it that you value? Is it the peacefulness and beauty? The neighbors and loved ones? The generations of families who are out and about enjoying their ...

In the past month a local outing and a day trip to Vermont gave Garden Club of Lake Placid members insight to the beneficial aspects of growing native tree and small plant vegetation. At the Uhlein Farm greenhouse, the Ausable Conservation Nursery staff explained their progress and goals for ...

For anyone feeling discouraged about the disconnectedness and polarization that seem to overshadow our world today, I was reminded recently that there is hope to be found when you tune into the artistic perspectives of young people. This month, the Lake Placid Center for the Arts celebrated ...

May 3 marked the 65th year that the Lake Placid Community held a Volunteer Clean-Up day. This community effort continues because of many people volunteering their time and supporting the day. The weather started out mild with rain beginning early, but that did not deter those who came out. ...

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 ...

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 ...