The following editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on July 8: Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on July 13: Read More ⇒
As trustee of the New York Common Retirement Fund, state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has good reason to be worried over how others perceive Facebook. Read More ⇒
The Watertown City Council unwisely intends to insert itself into the controversy of how to proceed with the mayoral race slated for this November. Read More ⇒
There’s no doubt that offering a drill team is a great way to recruit new members to a volunteer fire department and keep current ones happy. Read More ⇒
The problem with the second-place tie resulting from the Watertown mayoral primary isn’t that the state law pertaining to the city’s elections isn’t clear. Read More ⇒
Lewis County officials have developed a habit of punishing the wrong people when confronting unfunded mandates. Read More ⇒
Members of the Board of Education for Massena Central School District are considering whether to prohibit students from using digital devices such as cellphones during school hours. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the Seattle Times on July 4: Read More ⇒
Numerous businesses in Lewis County specialize in wonderful food offerings. Read More ⇒
Dana M. LaCoss is committed to carrying out the responsibilities of her job to the fullest extent. Read More ⇒
A sleight of hand diversion by the Trump administration shouldn’t fool anyone about the perils of altering regulations for the coal industry. Read More ⇒
Officials at the U.S. Department of Defense last week reaffirmed their confidence in Fort Drum’s ability to ensure our national security well into the future. Read More ⇒
Nearly every state had laws regulating the sexual practices of consenting adults five decades ago. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the Post-Star on June 20: Read More ⇒
When President Donald Trump ordered Mick Mulvaney from the room where he was taping an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, was he behaving like a rude, overly brusque boss or was he just making TV? Read More ⇒
While state legislators needed to address the long-standing problems confronted by farm laborers, their prescription went too far. Read More ⇒
Nearly every state had laws regulating the sexual practices of consenting adults five decades ago. Read More ⇒
Editorial — Groups prove adaptive: Relay for Life events revised to keep up the fight against cancer
Cancer in modern life is unavoidable. It is extremely likely that if you have not had cancer yourself, a family member, friend or neighbor has been a victim. Read More ⇒
Editorial — Groups prove adaptive: Relay for Life events revised to keep up the fight against cancer
Cancer in modern life is unavoidable. It is extremely likely that if you have not had cancer yourself, a family member, friend or neighbor has been a victim. Read More ⇒
The first two seasons of block parties held in Watertown proved very popular, leading organizers to schedule a third round this summer. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the Seattle Times on June 16: Read More ⇒
Expanding transportation services for college students in St. Lawrence County over the past year has proved quite popular. Read More ⇒
Drugmakers don’t want to call attention to the excessive amount they’re charging U.S. consumers for their products. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on June 20: Read More ⇒
Pending border security issues that need to be resolved, a pilot program to transport pedestrians and bicyclists between Ogdensburg and Prescott, Ontario, on a ferry across the St. Lawrence River may be started this summer. Read More ⇒
Many people who complain about the dreadful condition of our electoral process frequently sit on their hands when it’s time to vote. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune on June 17: Read More ⇒
It would have been easy for officials with Lowville Academy and Central School District to cancel the high school’s senior prom Saturday once someone posted a threat of violence against students. Read More ⇒
Updated technology has made reporting a crossing of the marine boundary between the United States and Canada much more efficient for those traveling in small boats. Read More ⇒
Officials at SUNY Canton have responded to a need in the job market by offering a program to put more truck drivers on the roadways. Read More ⇒
One north country organization has earned an excellent reputation of working diligently to improve the lives of visually impaired individuals. Read More ⇒
Surveys gauging qualify-of-life issues in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties, overseen by staff members and students of Jefferson Community College, offer a roadmap for future improvements. Read More ⇒
Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. government has incarcerated 780 individuals in the military prison at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base on the island of Cuba. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on June 13: Read More ⇒
Updated technology has made reporting a crossing of the marine boundary between the United States and Canada much more efficient for those traveling in small boats. Read More ⇒
The Children’s Home of Jefferson County will make a significant investment in downtown Watertown, enhancing its own value in the process. Read More ⇒
SUNY Canton has taken a big step toward transforming a long-neglected piece of downtown real estate. Read More ⇒
Members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe paid their respects last week to a member of their community who helped the United States prevail against our adversaries in the 1940s. Read More ⇒
This editorial was originally published by the Watertown Daily Times on May 28, 2017: Read More ⇒
State legislators have opened a Pandora’s Box of potential abuses in their misguided attempt to help their friends in Congress. Read More ⇒
The growing popularity of the Greater Watertown-North Country Farm & Craft Market persuaded organizers to expand the events presence. Read More ⇒
When crossing a street, it’s always a good idea for pedestrians to watch where they’re going. Read More ⇒
In October, St. Lawrence County Clerk Mary Lou Rupp shared a very personal struggle with friends on social media. Read More ⇒