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Fire Guts Part of Downtown Theresa
Dec 09, 2003 — Fire officials are keeping their eyes peeled for hot-spots from Sunday night's blaze that destroyed part of a downtown block in the village of Theresa in Jefferson County. The cause is still under investigation. The fire gutted the old post office, an old hotel built in the late 1800s, and threatened an existing bar and grill. Martha Foley talks with village mayor Ron Trickey, who declared a state of emergency so one of the buildings could be demolished immediately. Go to full article
Books: Drugs, Labor and Colonial Expansion
Dec 04, 2003 — Are you drinking that third cup of coffee in the morning because you want to savor the taste, or because the caffeine is a way to make you a more productive member of the work force? Readers and Writers co-host Chris Robinson talks with Dan Bradburd, an anthropologist at Clarkson University who gives us a surprising answer. Bradburd is the co-editor of the new book, Drugs, Labor and Colonial Expansion. Go to full article
SUNY-Canton Receives Million Dollar Gift
Dec 03, 2003 — A retired professor and former Canton village trustee has donated a million dollars to SUNY Canton. Dick Miller was a professor of electrical engineering technology for 37 years at SUNY Canton until his retirement in 1983. He then joined the Canton College Foundation's board of directors, and has now become its first million dollar donor. Go to full article
Malone Hospital Strike Update
Nov 26, 2003 — Union and hospital officials say talks are moving forward in the week-old strike at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. Martha Foley has an update. Go to full article
Getting Outdoors: Climbers Chase The Pure Route
Nov 26, 2003 — Rock climbing is growing fast as one of the Adirondacks' most popular activities. But the men and women dangling from those cliffs on Poke O'Moonshine aren't just thrill seekers. Many climbers consider their sport a kind of art--a form of expression that some compare to modern dance. Brian Mann talked with some of the north country's veteran climbers and has our story. Go to full article
Medicare Bill Helps Rural Hospitals
Nov 24, 2003 — North Country Congressman John McHugh says he's supporting the Medicare bill in Congress largely because of extra money it gives to rural hospitals. Martha Foley reports. Go to full article
Arto Monaco at work on a new comic book
Arto Monaco: North Country Legend Dies, Age 90
Nov 24, 2003 — Artist and theme park creator Arto Monaco passed away late last week at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Monaco had just celebrated his 90th birthday and was famous for designing magical places like the Land of Make Believe and Santa's Workshop. He spent the final years of his life living and working in Upper Jay. But his artistic creations were North Country landmarks - from Old Forge to Wilmington to Lake George. Brian Mann visited Monaco's workshop last winter. Go to full article
National Guard Deployment Call-in
Nov 21, 2003 — Martha Foley and David Sommerstein put the New York National Guard deployment in the context of history and tradition. And they take listener calls. Go to full article
House Approves Energy Bill
Nov 20, 2003 — The House has approved and sent to the Senate an energy bill that contains $23 billion worth of energy-related tax breaks. The bill faces a tough fight in the Senate, where some Democrats are threatening to filibuster because of a provision that protects the makers of a gasoline additive from lawsuits. North Country Congressman John McHugh lauded the bill's increased funding to promote energy efficiency in the North Country. Go to full article
Riding the Rails
Nov 18, 2003 — It was a much shorter trip - but still memorable. Two years ago, a passenger train made the run between Syracuse and Massena for the first time in more than 40 years. Hundreds of people gathered at Canton's old depot to catch a glimpse, or catch a ride. Todd Moe took the Canton-Massena leg. Go to full article
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