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Local Beer & Wine
Fermented/alcoholic beverages made with local ingredients are becoming more readily available.
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Response to skateboarding column shocking
Nearly 150 angry, profane emails filled mailbox since last column, headlined "Skateboarders are taking over the streets," columnist Steve Ouellette writes.
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Balancing security, freedom a challenge
When major tragedies strike, we must review our long-held belief that all government intrusion into our lives is wrong, according to columnist Colin Read.
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Disease strikes impatiens
Popular garden flower is the only plant affected by the malady, according to columnist Richard Gast.
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Help take action against child abuse
Learn more about your role in reporting suspected child abuse, Dr. Lewis First writes.
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Bringing Liberal civil war to an end
Abraham Lincoln he is not, writes Canadian columnist Peter Black. And he did not exactly say "a house divided against itself cannot stand."
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Photo of schoolchildren could be family treasure
An interview and research turns up a group of anonymous schoolchildren from 1925 and perhaps a 92-year-old local man when he was 5.
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Nutrition labels can be eye-opener
A few key pieces of information from the nutrition facts have made it to the front of food-package labels, columnist Jordy Kivett writes.
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After 25 years, familiar religion-beat questions
Readers consider religion a valued subject for newspaper coverage but the beat still doesn't get the attention it deserves says long-time religion columnist Terry Mattingly.
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Perfect time to observe birds
Once the trees leaf out, they will be hidden from sight unless you catch them soaring through the air or devouring prey on the ground, Jolene Wallace writes.
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- Peter Black: Canadian Dispatch
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Henri's dream and the freeway
Every day, tens of thousands of motorists in Quebec City take the "Henri IV," Canadian columnist Peter Black writes.
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- Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Try 'freekeh' for change of taste at dinner table
Supply of and demand for local grains are increasing, Laurie Davis writes.
Continued ...LAURIE DAVIS, Cornell Co-op Extension The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Oct 8, 2012 1 PhotoMon, October 08
- October perfect time to plant garlic Oct 1, 2012 1 Photo
- Natural treasures found during fall Sep 24, 2012 1 Photo
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- Guest Columns
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Adults need to play a role in combatting bullying
Until we become the people we expect our children to be, bullying prevails -- with our consent, Mary White writes.
Continued ...By MARY WHITE The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Nov 3, 2012 1 PhotoSat, November 03
- Teaching not so easy: Part 2 Oct 14, 2012 1 Photo
- In My Opinion: A tempest over temperature Sep 25, 2012 1 Photo
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- Peter Hagar: Cornell Ag Connection
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Thought about going organic?
While the process is difficult, there are many rewards, including financial ones, according to columnist Peter Hagar.
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- Local farm to demonstrate grazing Oct 2, 2011 1 Photo
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- Health Advice
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Know resting vitals before starting a workout program
A certified personal trainer can help you get the most out of your exercise program by administering a full health analysis, but some assessments can be done on your own, Ted Santaniello writes.
Continued ...By TED SANTANIELLO, Fit Bits The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.May 29, 2012 1 PhotoTue, May 29
- Grasping the concept of hand strength May 15, 2012 1 Photo
- Diabetic alert dog a pleasant addition to family May 8, 2012 1 Photo
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- Ray Johnson: Climate Science
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Ice ages: They come and go — but why?
It is hard to imagine today when standing on Rattlesnake Mountain near Willsboro, or Pok-O-Moonshine near Keeseville, on a lovely warm day, that ice covered this area as far as the eye could see, says columnist Ray Johnson.
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- The sun: driver of all weather, climate Mar 6, 2010 2 Photos
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- Gordie Little: Small Talk
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Continue traditions, both Christmas and cursive
Gordie Little reflects on Christmas traditions and revisits the cursive subject.
Continued ...GORDIE LITTLE, Small Talk The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Dec 4, 2011 1 PhotoSun, December 04
- Cursive is the right way to write Nov 20, 2011 1 Photo
- Little bit of time Nov 6, 2011 1 Photo
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- Terry Mattingly: On Religion
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Clinton defends religious liberty -- abroad
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses the importance of religious tolerance in countries struggling to build democracies.
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- Is prison a new church-state option? Aug 13, 2012 1 Photo
- A preying presbyterian in 2012 Jul 30, 2012 1 Photo
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- Steve Ouellette: You Had To Ask
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Can't afford not to spend this Christmas
It is our patriotic duty to make Christmas 2011 the season of giving and giving and giving, Steve Ouellette writes.
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- Maybe some things should be censored Nov 13, 2011 1 Photo
- Some room for flexibility on Halloween Oct 30, 2011 1 Photo
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- Colin Read: Everybody's Business
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Must we always win?
Public service and sacrifice should be placed ahead of just coming in first for today's politicians, according to columnist Colin Read.
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- Local battle holds special place in history Sep 2, 2012 1 Photo
- Nature seeks chaos, energy creates order Aug 26, 2012 1 Photo
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- Pinch of Time
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Christmas memories remembered
I remember many happy Christmas days and a few sad ones, prosperous and lean Christmas times, but I can never remember a year when we didn't celebrate Christmas together as a family, Susan Tobias writes.
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- 'Farm Anatomy' brought back memories of early life Nov 16, 2011 1 Photo
- Sorting papers reveals forgotten stories Nov 2, 2011 1 Photo
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