We can create a safe haven for
those who have lived through genocide

ALBANY — When a family from Burma was greeted by glowing pumpkins and vampires last October, Linda Hutton had some trouble settling them in.

ALBANY — War has followed Devota Nyiraneza for half of her life.

She carries that burden without resentment and her lank, angular frame is larger in a room than her humble character.

Reaching a Pinnacle after fleeing a ravaged homeland



On the high plateau of South Kivu, cows are suffering from the force meant for their herders.

The gospel from to Alice
Dayter divines words from above



BERNE — During President Bill Clinton’s sex scandal, Alice Dayter wrote him a poem.
"The truth is the truth," said Dayter, this week, summing up the poem.

McMillen says
Big names boost fair attendance



ALTAMONT — Last week’s 114th tri-county fair was a success, say officials, although the final attendance numbers won’t be available for several weeks.

Growing garlic
Neighbors put down roots together



ALTAMONT — Hanging upside down, in the shadow of the Helderbergs, are 60,000 bulbs of garlic.

Zimmer to be honored
Give her a rag and she’ll braid you a rug



BERNE — Hand-braided rugs, some the color of fall, others in shades of sherbet, and one dressed in a business suit, are layered three deep in Florence Zimmer’s home.

ALTAMONT — From green pastures to the golden fleece, wool takes many forms, most of which are on display at the Altamont Fair.