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Letters to the Editor

Is Trump innocent?

To the editor: Recently, President Trump has said many times he has been totally exonerated of many alleged crimes and/or civil actions. According to Merriam Webster, to exonerate implies complete clearance from an accusation or charge and from any attendant suspicion of blame or guilt. It ...

The importance of the primary election

To the editor: Starting Tuesday, Feb. 24, a very unusual thing will be happening in New York state. People will be knocking on your door and talking to you in person. No texting, emails, TV or for some radio. Real live people. It is ballot petitioning season. For most offices in New York ...

Make sidewalks safe in Lake Placid

To the editor: This morning (Monday, Feb. 23), I witnessed an accident in front of the town hall of North Elba. An elderly man had fallen and sustained an open wound to his forehead on the sidewalk in front of the town hall. There was quite a bit of blood on the sidewalk which had come ...

The people who keep Lake Placid moving

To the editor: Winter arrived early in Lake Placid this year, settling in by early November and showing little sign of letting up. For skiers and outdoor enthusiasts, the early snow has been a gift, with ski centers opening ahead of schedule and trails reaching mid-winter conditions weeks ...

Overwhelmed by community support

To the editor: Gratitude best describes the feelings of the Board and volunteers at Lake Placid Thrive & Thrift. It is hard to believe that the building we operate from has been open for just a little over a year. We first opened to the public for the Thanksgiving 2024 basket giveaway. ...

Holiday Stroll a memorable success

To the editor: On behalf of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Holiday Village Stroll Committee and to the many businesses and organizations that participated in coordinating the 2025 Lake Placid Holiday Village ...