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Letters to the Editor

Thank you to community partners

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 ...

The ‘truth’ just keeps coming

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 ...

Hoping for a pro-Lake Placid 2025 town supervisor candidate

To the editor: The highest cost of living setback for the largest number of people in the town of North Elba has occurred under the watch of Supervisor Derek Doty. There are 88 homes on Lake Placid Lake that have felt a $100,000-$140,000 or more to their cost of living on boat access only ...

My choice for Wilmington’s future

To the editor: I so appreciate Laura Hooker’s endorsement of Tim Follos! (“Follos is the right choice for Wilmington supervisor,” Lake Placid News, July 3, 2025.) The current supervisor won his seat by a mere 21 votes in an election with a huge turnout. He campaigned as a leader who ...

Tobacco industry targets LGBTQ communities

To the editor: As Pride Month ends, The Heart Network encourages LGBTQ smokers to take advantage of free resources to help them quit tobacco for good. It’s well documented that the tobacco industry preys upon youth and marginalized communities, including LBGTQ people. According to ...

Adirondack Park Agency should be served by local residents

To the editor: Downstate Democrats wouldn’t — and shouldn’t — pick a Texas Republican to serve on the MTA. Why should an eight-term ex-congressman from New Jersey who leads an organization that lobbies before the Adirondack Park Agency Board and only recently registered to vote from ...