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Letters to the Editor

Educational Opportunity Fund approves grants

To the editor: The Lake Placid Central School District Educational Opportunity Fund met on Thursday, March 14 to discuss the student grant applications received in our spring window. Board member Mary Dietrich and the Fund’s Next Level Committee members considered each application and made ...

Concerned about film series article in last week’s News

To the editor: I read with great concern your (March 22) article regarding the Democratic Socialists of America efforts to describe Palestinians as victims of Israel’s alleged apartheid policies. Israel has been the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people for 4,000 years despite numerous ...

Practice environmental responsibility during eclipse

To the editor: The April 8 total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will be viewed by millions, many of whom will flock to remote wilderness and rural areas, including much of the Northeast — an exciting moment, to be sure, but also one that warrants responsible use of our ...

Cigar smoking carries health risks

To the editor: Often, when it comes to the risks of tobacco use, The Heart Network and its tobacco control and cessation partners here in the North Country focus on cigarettes and vaping. It is important, however, to call out the dangers of smoking cigars. According to the Centers for ...

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 ...