To the Editor: We thought we were protected, that our rights were protected by the Constitution and the people who officially vow publicly, people that we vote for, to uphold those rights.  …

• Editor’s note: Margaret Haggard is a St. Lawrence County Legislator. She shared this letter which was issued by the New York State Associations of counties, but did not write it. She …

To the Editor: Several NCTW readers have written to express their angst about "high gas prices" here in St. Lawrence County. Checking the per gallon price of regular grade gasoline on Monday, …

To the Editor: My wife, Colleen, and I have known about the beauty and hospitality of the North Country since our daughter was a student at SUNY Potsdam several years ago. After years of …

To the Editor: Why doesn’t the richest country in the world take the best care of its children? Why don’t American children have the best food, best healthcare, best education, best …

To the Editor: Our tyrannical “Dear Leader” Donald Trump wants to get rid of anyone he deems undesirable, exiling them to the CECOT supermax prison in El Salvador without judicial …

To the Editor: St Lawrence County Legislator Gennet has proposed that more of the electricity generated here should stay here. I agree. While he focused on the Robert Moses power dam, I …

To the Editor: The Massena Public Library celebrated National Library week April 28-May 3, 2025. The Massena Public Library Board of Trustees extends our heartfelt thanks to the Friends of …

To the Editor: When you think about how expensive food is, don’t forget to consider the high cost of eating cheap food.  As the rates of cancer, obesity, organ failure, chronic …

To the Editor: Although we are not full-time residents, we are invested members of the Potsdam community. We own property in Hannawa Falls, where we pay school taxes to the Potsdam Central …

To the Editor: My name is Scott Quinell and I am running as a candidate for the Potsdam Central School District Board of Education in the upcoming budget vote on Tuesday, May 20. I am asking for …

To the Editor: I am a public school educator, a mother to a 19-year-old son with Autism, and a Board Member of The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence. My son is very dependent on Medicaid …

To the Editor: The West Stockholm Cemetery Association would like to extend our greatest thanks to a group of hard-working SUNY Potsdam students that joined our work crew at the West Stockholm …

To the Editor: In mid-July, 2024,  I had a phone conversation with Potsdam Town Supervisor Miller and offered to resign from the Town Board. He asked me to wait until after August 1. The …

To the Editor: This year our Perennial Plant Annual Fundraiser was held on May 3 at the Strut Your Mutt event at Pine Street Arena, Potsdam.  This was organized by Victoria Murray, …

To the Editor: How exactly does a person become president of the United States? By being elected, of course. And why does a person who is elected become the president? Because of the …

To the Editor: Brasher is a small northern New York town located in St. Lawrence County, New York, USA. The population was 2,602 at the 2020 census. The town was founded April 21, 1825 and is …

To the Editor: You learn a lot from your garbage. Not just what you consume—but who you expect to deal with the mess. I’ve been thinking lately about responsibility. How …

To the Editor: Rep. Elise Stefanik’s “Canadian Snowbird Visa Act” is nothing more than a snow job.  A year ago, extending the number of days well-to-do Canadians could …

To the Editor: Sunday May 4 was a National Day of Recognition for firefighters who died in the line of duty nationwide. If you fly an American Flag it should have been at half-staff on that …