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How Trump Smeared Native Americans Back in 1993
By Dean Obeidallah If you think Donald Trump just started demonizing minority groups for personal gain during this current presidential campaign, then you don’t know Trump. The perpetually tan...
What the Fork?
By Gourmet May Since the weight loss challenge ended, I’ve wanted to change my breakfast routine from healthy smoothies to try something a little heartier. I have seen these breakfast muffins in a v...
Why Not Tax the Seaway?
By Doug George-Kanentiio It has been an historical fact that the Mohawks assessed usage costs for those who used our resources whether for sustenance or for travel. These would come in the form of...
Bug Bombs No Bother to Bugs
Submitted by Paul Hetzler As days lengthen and temperatures climb, it is common to find a few insects bumbling around the house, looking for a way outdoors. Red-and-black boxelder bugs, orange Asian...
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II - Rest assured that Donald will be gloating with the news from his recent A.G. appointee Mr. Barr that S.C. Mueller could not find enough evidence...
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S.R.M.T. maintenance did minor repairs late 2018 to patch up pot holes near the U.S./Can. Border area and across from St. Joes Cemetery, St. Regis...
Unnatural Selection
By Paul Hetzler After a winter fraught with temperature swings, ice and near-record cold such as this past one, being able to finally plant things outdoors is especially welcome. While flowers can be...
What the Fork?
By Gourmet May With the weather not able to make up its mind about; is it winter, or is it spring? As such, I haven’t been able to decide what to wear from day to day, a sweater or dress. The same...
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Of course, Donald has twisted Old Abe's famous quote when he was on his own campaign speech. – "You can fool some of the people some of the times....
"Summer Quesadillas"
By Gourmet May Who else is ready for summer? I am looking forward to warm sunshine, cold drinks, and good barbeque. Let’s be real. This is the North Country and we still have, like, six more weeks...
"Fish Fridays"
By Gourmet May Why do we eat fish on Fridays during Lent? Growing up I wouldn’t eat fish. My Dad would eat fish on Fridays during Lent, and I would still get a hamburger or something because I...
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* Like to hear how Blondie will be bragging about a wasted trip to meet the fellow Dictator Kim J. U. There was no agreement towards nuclear weapons...
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Wouldn't it be nice if our Chiefs remember that they were not elected to start a business. And realize that Cannabis in all forms is nothing but...
Super Force Universe
Super Force Universe The Eye the Ego Eagle I I see Illuminated before me For the unknown faces of the future Earth my Mother We hear you... Race to...
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Recall candidate Hillary Clinton's remarks during the 2016 campaign debates. She called Donald "Putin's Puppet." He was dumb-founded for a minute or...
Construction Damage: The Root of the Problem
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, ISA Certified Arborist Traditionally, spring is a frenzy of flowers, returning songbirds, and also of backhoes and construction projects. It is in the best interest of...
What the Fork?
By Gourmet May My sister has been telling me that the easiest way to use up leftovers from the week and make a quick meal for the family is whip-up a pot of soup. I have no idea what the first step...
Snow Jobs
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Where agriculture is concerned, dairy is king (or is dairy queen?) in...
By The Cannabis Controversy
By Doug George-Kanentiio I have written previously the current issues involving the use of cannabis and its attendant controversy began with the racial fanaticism of Harry J. Anslinger, the director o...
Seedy Habits
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County In seedy areas across the North Country, ordinary people are shelling out...
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The Castle-Moat Project must have been done by the same Contractor-Supervisor Co. that did the Cornwall Island Corridor last year (2018). They would...
What the fork?
By Gourmet May Another Christmas gift I received this year was an Oster blender and food processor. The one that comes with the travel mug for smoothies. I like smoothies now and again, I am not a hug...
