When you get to be my age, if you haven’t already, you start to think about downsizing the footprint of your life. It makes common sense to do so—the kids are grown and on their own, you are tired of mowing the grass and maintaining the house, and you just don’t need as much room ...

The town of Pomfret’s office move seems all but finalized. Town officials seem pleased by the much larger space the new office provides, and I’m sure any fishermen on staff will be pleased with the creek access behind the building. But there’s reason to be concerned by the move for any ...

We appreciate the thoughtful discussion taking place regarding the Paint CHQ Mural Festival and the role of public art in Chautauqua County. Public art has long been recognized as a catalyst for community pride, economic vitality, and cultural vibrancy. While opinions may differ on funding and ...

Release the Epstein pedophile files. Maxwell interviewed, knows nothing, moved to a cushier prison. Justice for the victims, accountability for those they are hiding, we don’t care who it is. How humiliating! Pete Hegseth talking to 800 of our military’s highest-ranking leaders as if they ...

Let’s pick up where we left off last week. Intolerance directly or indirectly begetting (1) threats of or (2) actual physical violence may ultimately reflect something along the spectrum from disrespect for others to disregard of the rule of law. It’s often smart to pull back on the ...

A giant of the film industry died just recently, and his passing brought back a flood of memories. As I explored those moments, I realized that in a small, eye-opening way, Robert Redford changed my life. But first, a little history. Four years before I saw Redford, a date invited me to my ...