To the editor: I request that the Wilmington Town Council member (Michelle Preston) appointed on Aug. 18 take a step to unify our community and honorably resign. This action will give Wilmington’s elected officials an opportunity to devise a clear, commonly understood and democratic ...

To the editor: Back in the 1970s when I was coming of age to be able to vote, I had to decide which political party I would affiliate with. I grew up in a mixed political household with my dad a lifelong Republican and my mom a lifelong Democrat. Neither tried to influence my decision other ...

To the editor: As we wrap up the 23rd running of Ironman Lake Placid, I would like to express my utmost appreciation to the community, volunteers, staff, athletes and visitors who continue to make this event both possible and special. Having been an athlete, spectator, volunteer and employee, ...

(The following was a letter to the Holderied family, which the author asked the Lake Placid News to print this week. It was written by News columnist Frank Shatz.) Dear Stefy, Peter and Heidi: The news about Winni’s passing away have reached me, just now, in Williamsburg, ...

To the editor: I was shocked to read this week’s (July 15 issue of the Lake Placid News) opinion piece written by Steve Lester, a man I’ve known and respected for many years. It was about the Sinfonietta concert on Sunday, July 10. Were we even at the same concert?? Where was his ...

Dear Steve Lester: Having read your review of our (July 10) concert (in the July 15 of the Lake Placid News), I’m rather disappointed that you apparently neither attended the concert nor ever learned in your military years what it means to adapt and overcome, or about chain of command. As ...