Jun 12, 2007 — Catching a spirited trout is an early-summer tradition in the North Country. A few weeks ago, Lake Clear guide Brian McDonnell went even farther north for his sport, paddling a wild river in northern Ontario. His postcard, produced by Brian Mann, is today's Heard Up North. Their trip on the Wakweyokastic River was part of the James Bay Expedition, sponsored by the St. Lawrence University Outdoor Program.  Go to full article

May 03, 2007 — Today a Heard Up North from WAY up North. Inuit throat singing is traditional entertainment from a time and place where people had to amuse themselves. It's a copy-cat game, really, full of invention and rhythm. It takes a lot of breath control and a tough throat. With artists chipping rock statues near by, sisters Lynda and Tracy Brown and Kendra Tagoona taught the audience how to throat-sing at a recent Inuit event in Ottawa.  Go to full article

Apr 25, 2007 — This Heard Up North starts with a sound; it's the rope that raises and lowers the American flag outside the building that houses our studios in Canton. Kevin Laurence handles maintenance and on this day the flag went back to full staff after it was lowered the week before for the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting. When the flag is at half-staff, it's right outside the little window in our on-air studio. It's another reminder (in addition to the news and people talking about the event) that there is a grief felt by just about everyone. Jonathan Brown wondered how it felt to lower the flag, knowing that just pulling on a section of rope signals that grief.  Go to full article

Apr 05, 2007 — For today's Heard Up North, David Sommerstein was out doing a story last year in Depauville, north of Watertown. He visited a couple who were struggling to keep their home warm in winter. One thing he noticed in the living room had nothing to do with heat: two bookshelves lined with completed diaries, more piled on a desk. Everyday entries documenting the life of a retired dairyman...  Go to full article

Mar 30, 2007 — A plane carrying the body of a marine from St. Lawrence County was scheduled to land in Watertown at four this afternoon. Corporal Henry Bogrette of Richville was killed last Thursday while conducting combat operations in Anbar province in Iraq. He was 21. A family member contacted us to remember his life. They put us in touch with Henry's brother, Jeff Bogrette. Jeff was busy running errands and picking up family. He spoke with David Sommerstein on his cell phone. He's today's Heard Up North.

Calling hours are Sunday from 6 to 8pm and Monday from 10am to 1pm at French's funeral home in Gouverneur. Henry Bogrette will be buried in his hometown of Richville at Maple Grove Cemetery.  Go to full article

Mar 06, 2007 — When shearing a sheep, each stroke of the shearer is called a "blow." That's an important part of today's Heard Up North, from Lake Placid. That's where the North Country School/Camp Treetops' flock of 12 sheep met their shearer.  Go to full article

Feb 28, 2007 — The little village of Heuvelton is on the banks of the Oswegatchie just upriver from Ogdensburg. It's probably best known as a cheese-making town. But on Wednesday nights, the place to be is Doug's Tavern for "Wing Night." You can get 'em mild, medium, hot, extra hot, BBQ, butter garlic, honey mustard, sweet 'n' sour, and grande. The tables are set up in long rows, like at a church supper. And even when the food's flying fast and furious, your server is cool as can be. Kimmy Matthews is today's Heard Up North, produced by David Sommerstein.  Go to full article

Feb 14, 2007 — Snow day. Those two words have sparked more children's cheers than almost any other phrase in the English language. Parents have a more... shall we say, nuanced reaction, but today - when classes were canceled at dozens of schools across the North Country - a Heard Up North from one mom who's having a ball: Theresa Brownell.  Go to full article

Feb 05, 2007 — Mark Larraby owns Graceway Farm in Denmark. He has 190 head of dairy cows. Larraby, his family, and the cows found the snow piling up this weekend. Jonathan Brown asked him how things look today.  Go to full article

Dec 28, 2006 — Today in New York City, mourners will gather at The Apollo Theater in Harlem to say goodbye to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Brown died early Christmas morning at the age of 73. Today's Heard Up North, comes from someone who listens regularly to NCPR over the Internet. She's a devoted James Brown fan who never saw him in concert, but did catch a glimpse of the Hardest Working Man in Show Business.  Go to full article