Most deaths among Americans between the ages of 10 and 34 occur as a result of suicide. 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 ⇒

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 ⇒

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 ⇒

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 ⇒

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 ⇒

Political ambition can make sensible people do bizarre things. 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 with just about everything else in 2020, this Labor Day won’t be run of the mill. Read More ⇒

The effort to keep one of the city of Watertown’s cherished assets open took yet another twist this week. Read More ⇒

It’s hard not to see the link between two recent reports. Read More ⇒

After nearly six months of adjusting our lives to the reality of the novel coronavirus pandemic, many of us believe we’ve heard it all. Read More ⇒

More than a week ago, anti-police graffiti was found in Ives Park in Potsdam. Read More ⇒

It’s no surprise that many people decided to make room in their hearts and homes for a companion animal during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Aug. 26: Read More ⇒

Navigating the waters between Canada and the United States in Northern New York is tricky enough as it is. Read More ⇒

A local organization wants to counter a disturbing belief among many individuals. Read More ⇒

Members of the Massena Town Board need to develop thicker skin. Read More ⇒

Proposals by public officials to replace elective positions with appointive positions are often cause for alarm. Read More ⇒

Many congressional Republicans have been quick to criticize proposals by their Democratic colleagues to provide support for the U.S. Postal Service. Read More ⇒

Many people who become ensnared in human trafficking don’t realize they’ve been targeted by a predator until it’s too late. Read More ⇒

Several Ogdensburg officials have a real dilemma on their hands: They trust themselves to appoint competent individuals to certain key positions within city government but apparently not to others. Read More ⇒

Sixty years ago, John F. Kennedy became the nation’s first — and so far only — Roman Catholic president. Kennedy’s faith was a crucial sticking point for many voters in that election, with several leading Protestants raising concerns that Kennedy would bend to the wishes of the Vatican and p… Read More ⇒

The city of Watertown should abandon any plans to appeal a recent court ruling and release a report on former City Manager Richard M. Finn. Read More ⇒

For the second consecutive time, Watertown officials are pushing ahead with major plans for one of the community’s three swimming pools without adequately gauging public sentiment. Read More ⇒

The ink was barely dry on the United States/Mexico/Canada Act when President Donald Trump decided to thumb his nose at one of these international allies. Read More ⇒

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution demonstrates how our democratic system eventually overcame the unenlightened mindset of those who created it. Read More ⇒

Officials at Watertown City School District produced videos last week detailing how students should behave once they return to the classroom. The state recently authorized schools to reopen provided they submit a plan to ensure safety protocols during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

The Thousand Islands region took center stage last month as Clayton hosted the most prominent fishing event of the season. Read More ⇒

A civil action initiated last week against the National Rifle Association seeks to do much more than address potential fraud, which should concern those wanting to preserve our constitutional rights under the First and Second amendments. Read More ⇒

A poor decision about a city-run facility in Watertown last year should not be followed by an equally poor decision about another city-run facility this year. Read More ⇒

Constructing a memorial to those who fought in the Vietnam War became nearly as divisive as the conflict itself had been. Read More ⇒

A landmark structure in Watertown was the first project on the list of the city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative program to be completed so far. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Aug. 6: Read More ⇒

It’s time for the Watertown Professional Firefighters Association Local 191 to make an important concession in its long-running skirmish with the city. Read More ⇒

Clayton residents feel the recent loss of two individuals who came to define the finest points of the community. Read More ⇒

In October, Potsdam officials finally achieved the goal they had been working toward for several years. Read More ⇒

The more than 350,000 residents of Hiroshima, Japan, had no way of knowing the horror they would endure on this date in 1945. Read More ⇒

Two recent incidents compelled activists to express their concern over racism in Northern New York, and law enforcement agents should make these disturbing acts a top priority for investigation. Read More ⇒

If you must identify where some obscure culvert is located within the town of Canton, you’re best bet is to track down someone who has a working knowledge of the region’s infrastructure. Read More ⇒

No industry has been left untouched by the novel coronavirus. Read More ⇒

With government resources terribly strained these days, it’s understandable that Lewis County Sheriff Michael P. Carpinelli is reluctant to have his deputies enforce safety protocols pertaining to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

St. Lawrence County lawmakers recently expressed themselves on the broad ideas of reforming law enforcement agencies, but their views are shortsighted. Read More ⇒

There’s so much acrimony between city officials and developer P.J. Simao that any request that they try to work out their disagreements over Watertown Golf Club is likely to go unheeded. Read More ⇒