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Morning Read: Kingston boat builder expands in Clayton

The North Country has been a boat-builders’ mecca for a century and a half, and the St. Lawrence River town of Clayton — with its Antique Boat Museum — is one of the epicenters of that tradition. Now, the Watertown Daily Times is...

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Thousand Islands Casino to Open This Summer

by David Sommerstein

Mar 08, 2002 — Canadian gaming officials briefed community leaders from the Thousand Islands region Wednesday on the casino under construction in Gananoque, Ontario. It will add to the entertainment mix in the tourism-heavy area. David Sommerstein reports many on the U.S. side of the St. Lawrence fear the casino will bring more bad than good. Go to full article

Clayton Antique Boat Show Draws Thousands

by David Sommerstein

Aug 07, 2001 — Last weekend thousands of people visited Clayton for the 37th annual Antique Boat show and auction--a chance to view St. Lawrence skiffs, launches and run-abouts. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

Meet the Masters: Jim Brabant, 1000 Islands Fishing Guide

by Meet the Masters

Apr 17, 2000 — Jim Brabant of Clayton is a fifth generation river man and a quintessential 1000 Islands fishing guide. In his teenage years he would hang out with the old guides in the same boathouse where he keeps his boat on French Creek Bay today. Hear him talk about stalking the king of St. Lawrence River Muskies. Go to full article

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