Oct 05, 2006 — In their weekly series on North Country place names, Dale Hobson and Gregory Warner discuss a bogus origin for the name "Oswegatchie" as well as the truth... we also hear from Chris Angus, editor of "Oswegatchie: A North Country River".  Go to full article

Oct 05, 2006 — Audiences will once again hear a familiar voice in the concert hall at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam later this month. Over the last six months, experts from Syracuse have been renovating the pipe organ in Hosmer Hall. With massive pipes that reach to the ceiling, the Hosmer organ has been a centerpiece for many concerts and recitals. It was originally installed in the mid-70's. The organ overhaul includes a new console, repaired pipes, and the latest digital technology. Todd Moe stopped by during the final restoration work when the organ was "revoiced".  Go to full article

Oct 04, 2006 — The connection between poets and musicians goes back to the roots of both art forms, but for almost as long, poets and visual artists have also found inspiration in each other's work. Dale Hobson talks with Clayton wood engraver, Greg Lago, and Potsdam printer, Jim Benvenuto, about the creation of On the River, a suite of prints celebrating the St. Lawrence River in all its seasons. Dale reads the Fall poem from the collection, "The Poachers," and the Winter selection, "Ice." Thanks to Chris Turner for the roadhouse harmonica solo, recorded live at the Red Tavern in St. Regis Falls.  Go to full article

Oct 04, 2006 — Democrat Bob Johnson is visiting all 11 counties of the 23rd Congressional District this week. In Canton yesterday, he said people's disapproval of the war in Iraq gives him...  Go to full article

Oct 03, 2006 — Traditional Arts in Upstate New York, TAUNY, opens a new exhibit that tells the story of North Country life with pictures this weekend. Finding the North Country: Stories...  Go to full article

Oct 02, 2006 — The St Lawrence River Power Project forever changed the landscape of the North Country. The hydro power dams erected almost 50 years ago expanded the Seaway, flooding 100...  Go to full article

Sep 29, 2006 — It's probably no surprise that the U.S. is the most consumer-oriented nation in the world. Juliet Schor, a critic of American Consumerism, says we work longer hours, save...  Go to full article