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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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Not as many whistlers these days
Columnist Gordie Little remembers well-known whistlers.
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A rational tax policy would boost economy
Investment income is a good place to begin tax reform if we are to avoid being smothered by the national debt, according to columnist Colin Read.
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- Peter Black: Canadian Dispatch
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New Quebec party looks to the future
Francois Legault was once the go-to guy for a group of Quebec entrepreneurs putting together a charter air service from the remnants of a couple of failing companies, Canadian columnist Peter Black writes.
Continued ...PETER BLACK, Canadian Dispatch The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Nov 18, 2011 1 PhotoFri, November 18
- Gilles Lamontagne's War Nov 4, 2011 1 Photo
- When Prime Minister King met Hitler Oct 21, 2011 1 Photo
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- Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Natural treasures found during fall
Leaves, pinecones, seed heads, pods and more great for festive fall and winter decor, Jolene Wallace writes.
Continued ...By JOLENE WALLACE, Cornell Cooperative Extension The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Sep 24, 2012 1 PhotoMon, September 24
- Ways to care for perennial garden after hot, dry summer Sep 17, 2012 1 Photo
- North Country on brink of apple season Sep 10, 2012 1 Photo
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- Guest Columns
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In My Opinion: A tempest over temperature
The pool at the Wellness Center at PARC just isn't fun anymore, columnist Ken Wibecan writes.
Continued ...By KEN WIBECAN The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Sep 25, 2012 1 PhotoTue, September 25
- The rights of crime victims Sep 24, 2012
- False arrest in 1960s has lasting impact Sep 10, 2012 1 Photo
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- Peter Hagar: Cornell Ag Connection
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Local farm to demonstrate grazing
Different techniques with pasture rotation and management can improve production, according to columnist Peter Hagar.
Continued ...PETER HAGAR, Cornell Ag Connection The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Oct 2, 2011 1 PhotoSun, October 02
- Help available for flooded farmers Sep 18, 2011 1 Photo
- Agritourism on the rise at area farms Sep 4, 2011 1 Photo
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- Health Advice
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Diabetic alert dog a pleasant addition to family
With recent arrival of Banting, the last few weeks have been filled with learning, dog treats and many blood tests, Dr. Jonathan Beach writes.
Continued ...DR. JONATHAN BEACH, Ask the Diabetes Doctor The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.May 8, 2012 1 PhotoTue, May 08
- Serve up healthy snacks for hungry kids May 1, 2012 1 Photo
- Weak shoulders can lead to surgery down the road Apr 24, 2012 1 Photo
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- Gordie Little: Small Talk
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Little bit of time
Gordie Little ticks off some reflections of what time means to him.
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.Nov 6, 2011 1 PhotoSun, November 06
- Halloween not too scary at the Little house Oct 23, 2011 1 Photo
- Coffee and music a perfect blend Oct 9, 2011 1 Photo
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- Terry Mattingly: On Religion
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A preying presbyterian in 2012
The alleged killer at an Aurora, Colo. movie theater was quickly stamped with a religious label by the news media, but what does that label mean?
Continued ...Terry Mattingly, On Religion The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Jul 30, 2012 1 PhotoMon, July 30
- To shush, or not to shush Jul 23, 2012 1 Photo
- The heretical art of Thomas Kinkade Jul 16, 2012 1 Photo
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- Steve Ouellette: You Had To Ask
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Some room for flexibility on Halloween
If college students must trick-or-treat, they should at least use some creativity, Steve Ouellette writes.
Continued ...STEVE OUELLETTE, You Had to Ask The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Oct 30, 2011 1 PhotoSun, October 30
- Zombies win every time Oct 16, 2011 1 Photo
- Wife superior in most every way Oct 2, 2011 1 Photo
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- Colin Read: Everybody's Business
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Nature seeks chaos, energy creates order
It's not only a matter of how much order we are able to achieve, but how many resources we will use to produce it, according to columnist Colin Read.
Continued ...Colin Read, Everybody's Business The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Aug 26, 2012 1 PhotoSun, August 26
- Residents show vision for city beach Aug 19, 2012 1 Photo
- A theft upon us all Aug 12, 2012 1 Photo
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- Pinch of Time
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Sorting papers reveals forgotten stories
A stone relic and a canceled North Country service bring memories to Susan Tobias as she cleans her storage buildings.
Continued ...SUSAN TOBIAS, Pinch of Time The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Nov 2, 2011 1 PhotoWed, November 02
- October marks yearly trip to Maine Oct 19, 2011 1 Photo
- Poem sheds light on school reunions Oct 5, 2011 1 Photo
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