To the editor: On behalf of the Lake Placid High School Interact Club and St. Agnes School, we want to extend our warmest thanks to everyone who supported this year’s Teddy Bear Picnic. Your presence and generosity helped create a day filled with joy, laughter and community ...

To the editor: We have had the pleasure of working with Hanna while volunteering at ORDA events. Volunteers are the nuts and bolts, who are an integral part of ensuring an event runs smoothly. Hanna Cromie is the wrench that tightens things down so we know how to perform our roles. She ...

To the editor: Compliments to Naj Wikoff for his entertaining and informative article on the 2025 Dam Duck Race that the Rotary Club of Lake Placid hosted in conjunction with Lisa G’s as a community fundraiser. Great job, Naj. What I would like to add in honor of the event’s 20th year is ...

To the editor: As summer came to a close, Lake Placid Central School’s Community Schools program was excited to give students a memorable final week of vacation through four different camp experiences. More than 80 students joined us for programs designed to spark curiosity, build ...

To the editor: Affordable housing is obviously a huge issue in Lake Placid right now as we are seeing the drama that is playing out at Cascade Acres. (Good for you, Mr. Preston, for fighting for your home.) Regarding the same issue of affordable housing: I believe it is noteworthy that ...

To the editor: Growing up there were common themes that no matter what side you buttered your bread honesty was foundational. From Cub Scouts, school, church and parents truth was the mantra. From “chicken little” and the “boy who called wolf” morality mattered. Fast forward to the ...