Turning despair into hope — one bit at a time

Illustration by Forest Byrd

Lessons challenge all levels of learners

GUILDERLAND — Enrichment in math and science is for any student who is interested at Farnsworth Middle School.

GUILDERLAND — Alexandra Scott left a legacy when she died of cancer in 2004 and the children at Pine Bush Elementary School have inherited the cause.

A canopy of regional planning protects us all

Illustration by Forest Byrd

Thacher Park pool may be in the swim next summer

Freeman: Law, not policy, should dictate disclosure

By Zach Simeone

GUILDERLAND — Community Caregivers is preparing for a change in scenery, and will be relocating by the end of the month.

Singleton looks to strike a balance

GUILDERLAND — Demian Singleton started his career as a research scientist and, now an educator, he said the scientific process still shapes his thinking.

Liz Allen recently took a group of refugees from Burma to Albany’s Tulip Fest. “We had just learned the cyclone Nargis had hit their country. I asked if they had friends or family who were hurt,” recalled Allen.

Should town and gown formalize relationship?

GUILDERLAND — Most of the school board likes the idea of formalizing relationships with the town of Guilderland but the town supervisor warns it could turn into a mess.