In Douglas Adams’s “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. The plans, of course, had been on display in Alpha Centauri for 50 years — ...

Early voting started on Oct. 25 and runs through Nov. 4. Polls are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from noon to 8 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Local ...

BERNE — Councilman Joseph Giebelhaus has released a $4.24 million preliminary Berne town budget for next year that, he says, “rights the ship by aligning revenues with actual costs,” increasing town ...

At a time when most of us are caught up in the maelstrom of national politics, it is essential to reflect on the government that most affects our day-to-day lives.

Peak Construction was recently before the Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals to request a variance from the town ordinance governing noise during construction hours.

Who has thought of the Albany County Sheriff’s Office beyond what it is today? Our sheriff’s office has a long history dating back to the 1660s. In the late 1830s, the sheriff’s office was involved in ...

We are living through a spiritual drought of decency. The wells of our shared humanity are drying up, replaced with quicksand — each insult pulling us a little deeper. We’ve mistaken cruelty for ...

After polishing off breakfast, diners can browse the Thrift Store. Early on, there was mulling of a clever name, but nothing ever caught on. Just as the Community Breakfast is called exactly what it ...

The committee has been working hard to recognize and honor all who have committed to make sacrifices for their country and community. We hope we will see you all at our events. We welcome questions by ...

More Trees from Troy delivered our 16 trees to my front yard Monday morning and all day the trees have been shuttled to their new homes. Any day you can plant hope is a great day. Steve and Deb chose ...

Hallowe’en party at Lutheran church, Berne, by C. E. society. Saturday, Oct. 31st – Clam chowder supper at West Berne M. E. church, 6 to 9 o’clock. Saturday, Oct. 31st – Hallowe’en masquerade dance, ...