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You never really have friends quite like your cousins. They are people you often spend very little time with and yet are closer to then many of your best friends despite the distance. When I was …

BY PAUL HETZLER Residents of New England and southeastern Canada are dismayed by this year’s drab fall color display, an unfortunate result of funding cuts at USDA’s …

BY PAUL HETZLER When I was younger, an old-time arborist I knew used to say “The best time to prune trees is when the tools are sharp.” This guy was beset with shoulder injuries and …

  BY PAUL HETZLER Recent studies show that trained dogs can sense Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, many forms of cancer, and other serious ailments long before symptoms show up. We …

BY PAUL HETZLER Please don’t blame late-season allergies on goldenrod. Well, not unless you’ve discovered bees going up your nose lately. It turns out that pollen from goldenrod, …

On Friday night I left the office and was surprised to see water up to the muffler of my vehicle near the light on Clarkson Avenue. It was a lot of water, deep enough that the vehicle behind me …

BY PAUL HETZLER The good news is that Imperial forces are losing the battle for planetary dominance. The bad news is that we’re on their team. The British Imperial System of measurement, …

When I was younger I remember summer vacation felt just as long as the school year. In elementary school I remember riding my bike with a horde of other kids. We'd visit the arcade, build rickety …

In the early days of my backpacking trips I often carried too much gear. We were somewhere in the middle of a multi-day journey near Cranberry Lake. It was hot. I was chafing. It was humid and rainy. …

Last year vehicles lined State Highway 37 as we searched for a place to park in Morristown. When we finally found a spot we exited the cool interior of the vehicle to be hit with that thick muggy …

When I bought my first house years ago, it was a pretty exciting day. I found an affordable place surrounded by trees on a dead end road. It came with a nice barn and a few acres of land. Truth be …

There are very few things you can count on in this world, but for as long as I can remember my father’s been one of them. As a young child growing up in Spokane, Washington, my father …

I often hear people complain that they don’t have a voice, or their vote doesn’t count. While there is sometimes merit to those comments based on a variety of factors, other times it …

Never underestimate the impact you might have on someone’s life. It’s true for all of us, but especially true for educators. While most teachers will help you learn specific skills, which …

During my tenure in Congress, I have strongly advocated for delivering high-quality rural healthcare for our families and seniors. A primary concern not only for my constituents across New …

After so many months of winter whiteness, it’s a relief to watch the snow recede at last. We’re always grateful for the spring melt, even though the loss of snow cover gives way to a …

On Monday thousands of St. Lawrence County residents witnessed a “once in a lifetime” event as the moon blocked our view of the sun in what’s called a total solar eclipse. …

As the soil warms up in April and May and green plants spring forth once again, a delicate aroma hangs in the air, apart from any floral scent wafting on the breeze. It’s earthy and fresh, and …

A few short weeks ago, we told you about the newly-formed Empire State Local News Coalition. North Country This Week and NorthCountryNow.com are proud to be a member of this  fast-growing …