While they likely envisioned celebrating this milestone under more favorable circumstances, Mary F. and Clarence E. Reardon felt blessed they could spend their 70th wedding anniversary together. Read More ⇒
President Donald Trump agreed to do 18 interviews with Bob Woodward, fully aware of being taped. He is heard stating that he knew that the novel coronavirus was much more deadly than strenuous flu (with a mortality rate of 5 percent vs. 1 percent) but didn’t tell the American people because … Read More ⇒
In a recent tele-town hall, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik said nothing concerning reports about the Russians paying bounties to the Taliban for killing U.S. soldiers. As she is a self-proclaimed military supporter, this was a glaring omission. Rep. Stefanik also had no suggestions for any ways th… Read More ⇒
We understand that our city is having economic stress right now. That same stress is being felt all over the globe. Everyone is facing hard times. Read More ⇒
FORT WORTH, Texas (Tribune News Service) — A few years back, the now disgraced comedian Louis C.K. had a viral bit about how “everything is amazing and no one is happy.” Read More ⇒
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE — Obama loses, Biden loses, leftists lose, Trump haters lose, Trump wins, the Middle East wins, the United States wins, the world wins. Read More ⇒
When asked about where novel coronavirus outbreaks have occurred, government authorities in Jefferson and Lewis counties join many of their colleagues in giving incredibly vague answers. Read More ⇒
Are you stressed out by the high cost of prescription drugs? Have you waited anxiously for a drug pre-authorization? Why won’t Congress repeal the law prohibiting Medicare from negotiating prescription drug prices? Read More ⇒
Where did the summer go to? During the shutdown, we all lost track of time. The days seemed to drag and run into each other. How many times did we ask — “What day is it?” Now, the days are racing by as businesses and schools open up and we venture out to social gatherings. Like with a car tr… Read More ⇒
Most deaths among Americans between the ages of 10 and 34 occur as a result of suicide. Read More ⇒
I have some questions to ask voters about the stakes in this election: Read More ⇒
I recently read in the newspaper today that the city of Watertown, through lawyers, is trying to send the report on former City Manager Rick Finn with the names of witnesses redacted. Read More ⇒
Meeting friends and new acquaintances has always been a joy. Read More ⇒
DALLAS (Tribune News Service) — The effort to provide additional relief for victims of the [novel coronavirus] pandemic has become the poster child for what’s wrong with the legislative process. Read More ⇒
The attempted murder of two deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over the weekend appalled most Americans and further divided a society trying to resolve differences between law enforcement agents and minority communities. Read More ⇒
Even after nearly half a year, the economic consequences of the novel coronavirus pandemic continue to pile up. Read More ⇒
I thoughtfully and wholeheartedly endorse Mark Walczyk for the state Assembly in the 16th District. Read More ⇒
Publisher’s note: This is an op-ed written by Watertown Mayor Jeffrey M. Smith in response to editorials in which this newspaper asked the City Council to delay its decision to close the Fairgrounds pool. It is published here because our Sunday opinion page was completed at the time of submission. Read More ⇒
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, The Community Lunch Program for Kids sponsored a BACK2SCHOOL event for children from families enrolled in their program. The event was held at St. Raymond’s Church in Raymondville from 4-7. Due to Covid the event was broken down into four 45 minute time slots with fami… Read More ⇒
The American Cemetery at Normandy sits on a bluff overlooking the beach where, on June 6, 1944, American soldiers waded ashore to begin the invasion of France. The old battlefield is marked with shell craters and gun pits offering mute testimony to the fury of that day. In the cemetery itsel… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Some television viewers who had for years received their programming for free rebelled against the notion of paying for “cable TV.” Read More ⇒
How can one defend a public official who admits to concealing from constituents critical information about a deadly virus at the start of a health care crisis? Read More ⇒
The recent column by Jerry Moore of the Watertown Daily Times (“Stefanik guilty of stolen valor,” Aug. 30) also was published in my local newspaper, The Press Republican. His criticism of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik was well founded for her claims of foul against her Democratic opponent, Tedra … Read More ⇒
For years, the village of Potsdam has been trying to compel Frederick J. Robar Sr. to conceal from public view the toilet gardens he has displayed on his properties. Read More ⇒
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE — “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man wealthy, healthy and wise,” is a saying of Benjamin Franklin’s, meaning he must have gone to bed early. Read More ⇒
I am writing to again ask for support from the people of Waddington. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the community the past five years, and I hope to continue that service for another term. Read More ⇒
GEORGETOWN, Texas (Tribune News Service) — My nominee for Patriot of the Week is Lauren Victor, in acknowledgement of her public demonstration of that most American of characteristics, the perverse determination to do what she wants to do, even in the face of intimidation, threats, peer pres… Read More ⇒
PHILADELPHIA (Tribune News Service) — On Friday, President Donald Trump said the United States had no proof yet that the most prominent Russian opposition leader had been poisoned by the Kremlin. Read More ⇒
Nearly two decades later, we’re still grappling with how to make sense of the attacks by radical Islamic terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001. Read More ⇒
You cannot help but be concerned about the safety of your family and neighborhood when you turn on the news and watch the rioting, violence and wanton destruction happening in our major cities. Although St. Lawrence County seems isolated from these tragic events, immunity is not guaranteed. Read More ⇒
Alarmed that President Donald Trump is threatening to undermine our confidence in the election during a pandemic by warning of voter fraud (with absolutely no evidence), post office shenanigans and encouraging (rather than fighting off) foreign interference, I would hope my representative wo… Read More ⇒
It’s hard to believe that many members of the most prosperous society in human history still go hungry every day. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Sept. 2: Read More ⇒
As someone who was involved in a serious car accident in Watertown, which required many months of pain management, I am all too aware of the risks of addiction from therapeutic pain medications. Fortunately, the medical professionals on my team were mindful of this risk and utilized the most… Read More ⇒
Political ambition can make sensible people do bizarre things. Read More ⇒
The date on Friday’s calendar will proclaim it to be Sept. 11, a date we must always remember. Read More ⇒
Cynthia M. Allen: Hate, misinformation over coronavirus and race led me to take a social media break
FORT WORTH, Texas (Tribune News Service) — About halfway through lockdown, I deleted Facebook and Twitter from my iPhone. Read More ⇒
I feel it important to go on the record regarding guns and the Second Amendment. Read More ⇒
A recent initiative demonstrated the benefit of tapping into the spirit of local charity to confront specific challenges in our community. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in Bloomberg Opinion on Sept. 2: Read More ⇒
As you send your children back to school, I hope you are asking yourself, how will the governor’s new guidelines impact my child’s mental health? Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The next time someone says, “You get what you pay for,” listen to them! Read More ⇒
As with just about everything else in 2020, this Labor Day won’t be run of the mill. Read More ⇒
Armed militias have been the classic tool of authoritarian regimes in for the past century, from Hitler’s brown shirts to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Read More ⇒
I’m watching in horror and disbelief as U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy systematically cripples the U.S. Postal System. The destruction of taxpayer-funded sorting machines, the delays in vitally needed mail deliveries, the locking and/or removal of mail boxes is something I never thought… Read More ⇒
The effort to keep one of the city of Watertown’s cherished assets open took yet another twist this week. Read More ⇒
DALLAS (Tribune News Service) — As fireworks soared over the National Mall and the Republican Convention ended, contrasting scenes on the two sides of the White House South Lawn fence exemplified the rival calculations Joe Biden and Donald Trump are making to win the 2020 election. Read More ⇒
I am a full-time resident here in the Watertown community and enjoy immensely the daily crossword puzzle you publish. Read More ⇒
It’s hard not to see the link between two recent reports. Read More ⇒
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE — The times are so strange, so confusing, so upside-down that it is easy to miss what counted most at the two national political conventions conducted under coronavirus conditions. Read More ⇒
