Dear Readers,

Winter is here, and the holiday season is approaching rapidly. If you're feeling the hustle and bustle of the holidays, take time to relax and enjoy our winter issue. Read why thousands of peppermint pigs are being smashed each Christmas in Saratoga. Feeling sad this time of year? Find out how weather affects mood. Sick of sloppy roads when it snows? Read about how road salt is affecting the Adirondacks.

Check out the life of this local artist, and his Land of Makebelieve. Find out how this famous author ended up teaching in Plattsburgh. And when you're finished with that, read how these locals are bringing Hope to Nicaraguans each Christmas.

So sit back and dive into some cool new reads this winter. Let us know what you think, and as always, enjoy the issue.

Sincerely,

Rachael E. Osborne
Editor-in-Chief

Find out why more than 1,200 people are losing their jobs in Rouses Point, New York. What's going to happen to the displaced workers, and how will it affect the local economy?

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Delve into the lifetime works of Rockwell Kent. Spending much time at his home in Au Sable Forks, this multi-talented artist was ahead of his time in the world of illustration.

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