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Letters to the Editor

Supporting the local newspaper

To the editor: If you watch the national news, it seems that you have to read between the lines to know where the total truth lies. Even local networks will sometimes send reporters to get interviews to support their position. Sometimes after being involved in an incident and then ...

Lake Placid, North Elba volunteer of year nominations deadline is April 1

To the editor: The Lake Placid Community Day organizing committee is seeking nominations for its distinguished volunteer of the year award. Nominations are due by April 1. The award will be presented at the sixth annual Community Day celebration on Sunday, June 2. Award recipients will ...

Thank you for help with the fire

To the editor: I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to the first responders who assisted during the recent fire at my home. I am devastated by the loss of my pet/best friend Tucker, as well as my home and personal belongings. The prompt response, professionalism and compassion made ...

Defining STRs as a business in the town of Wilmington

To the editor: I am writing in response to comments made by the Wilmington town supervisor at the meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6 to discuss the proposed revision of Wilmington’s short-term rental law. In particular, I am writing about his definition of what constitutes a business. The proposed ...

Sunday’s fire response a great example of community

To the editor: Lake Placid and the surrounding areas are very fortunate to have skilled, caring and community-minded people, both paid and volunteer. Without their rapid and skilled response an entire neighborhood could be endangered vs. just one structure. A lot of people say that Lake ...

Thanks from the Sara-Placid Lakers

To the editor: On behalf of the board of the Sara-Placid Lakers Hockey league, we would like to thank the businesses and individuals who donated to this year’s (second annual) online auction which was held in November. With your help, we were able to raise over $4,000 which will help to ...