Learning to live off the land

Through the generations, one home fits all

By Paige Spawn Pierle

A homeowner’s fancy lightly turns to outdoor living

Spring is the season for home improvements, and outdoor living spaces like patios, decks, and even kitchens can be added now for months of warm-weather use.

Charity begins at home

We have been described as a nation of givers. The average American household contributes $1,000 annually, far more than in any other developed country.

GUILDERLAND — “They’re my babies,” says Jessica Breitenbach.

She is talking about children who live on the other side of the world in the African bush of Namibia.

The Guilderland Ballet turns forty years old

GUILDERLAND — Jane De Rook didn’t learn to love dance in Europe.

Search for top cop narrowed to three

GUILDERLAND — A field of eight has been narrowed to three in the race for police chief of this suburban town.

GUILDERLAND — Two candidates — Vishnu Chaturvedi and John Daly — will be on the ballot on May 20 for library trustee. Three seats are open on the 11-member board and a third candidate, Michael Fox, has launched a write-in campaign.

GUILDERLAND — As the library trustees plan to expand and renovate their building, they have proposed a $3 million budget for next year where the largest increase is for planning that expansion.

Guilderland library may double in size

GUILDERLAND — The library trustees unanimously supported plans to renovate the Guilderland Public Library and nearly double its size. The cost could range from $11 million to $12 million.