As Empire games approach, North Country continues legacy as winter sport...
I was up in Ottawa over the weekend watching my son Nicholas compete in the Gatineau Loppet and I came away with a clearer sense of just how dominant the North Country is when it comes to Nordic...
View ArticleMorning Read: A deadly snowmobile winter
There has already been a steady drumbeat of snowmobile fatalities this winter, and in this morning’s Watertown Daily Times, Steve Virkler gives a synopsis of the picture in Lewis County. With the...
View ArticleAnalysis: Great Adirondack snow drought at an end
The weather stats, according to the Adirondack Weather Site blog, are dramatic: To put it into perspective, here is an eye-popping comparison for Indian Lake: 2010 (Calendar Year) : 51.6″ 2011...
View ArticleA doozy of a storm, a doozy of a winter
As I write, I’m looking out at cornices of snow in my driveway. My pick-up truck looks like someone tried to bury it. Wind howls against the storm windows. The Adirondack Weather site calls this a...
View ArticleTODAY is Shortsleeves Independence Day (Send us your photos)
This is the In Box’s first effort at activism, a trial run at hoisting the banner of protest. Tomorrow, I am officially declaring as Shortsleeves Independence Day across the North Country. No matter...
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Rideau Canal Skateway opens today
Outdoor fun for everyone! (photo by Lucy Martin, Jan. 2011) Well, it’s not open as I type this, but by 10 am Sunday a small portion of the famous and much-loved canal skateway will be open for public...
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A jump on Spring
Amy Ivy and I talk today about satisfying that itch to rush the gardening season. It’s always there, as the days get longer and the snow clears. There are mornings you walk outside and smell earth and...
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Afternoon read: It’s still cold, but there’s no more heat money coming
The idea of facing winter uncertain about what you’ll do about heat is terrifying. For many people, the federally-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) means not having to make decisions like...
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No Canal skating – yet
Skaters must wait a little longer for the Rideau Canal Skateway to open. Photo: Lucy Martin An earlier post in All In looking for the bright side of early cold temperatures turned out to be...
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How to stay warm when it’s this cold
Chilly weather in Norwood. Photo: Nora Flaherty Hi! I know winter is an every-year occurrence, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared and, in case you’re not aware, it is really, really cold right now....
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Environment Canada plans changes to “wind chill” warnings
Do simple numbers tell whole story? Photo: Lucy Martin This isn’t breaking news, nor will it happen right away. But it’s sure timely, as everyone is feeling the weather right now and trying to find...
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The 2013 Christmas bird count
Birders flocked to get good views of rare ducks on Lake Champlain last year. Photo: Larry Master Public radio: it’s your go-to source for important, hard-hitting topics so often ignored by main-stream...
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National Ice Skating championships in Ottawa and Boston
Ice dancing team Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier. Gilles was “fast-tracked” for Canadian citizenship to become eligible for Team Canada and the Sochi games. Photo: annoyedtonoend, Creative Commons,...
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North Country agencies swamped with heat assistance requests
A street in the village of Adams, NY, during December’s storm. This winter’s brutal weather has upped the number of people seeking HEAP assistance. Photo: Catherine Loper From the “no foolin’!” file,...
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Dangerous driving conditions hit Ottawa, Southern Ontario
Whiteout on the highway. Photo: Ian Westcott, Creative Commons, some rights reserved This has been another day to avoid driving or proceed with extra care, thanks to recent snow and gusty winds. It’s...
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Huge energy bills? Temporary relief could be on the way.
Photo: LIPAnews, Creative Commons, some rights reserved Yep, still winter, still cold…but an announcement from the state today might make you feel a little less worried about heating your house. In a...
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More heating assistance money coming for New Yorkers
Photo: midnightcomm, Creative Commons, some rights reserved New York state announced today that the Federal Government has released more funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program...
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What a %#@*?^ winter!
Friday’s Photo of the Day tells the story: Squirrel huddles with a frozen acorn in the lee of an oak tree during 35-mph winds at the height of the storm yesterday. Photo: Alice Connors, Cumberland...
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Welcoming Winterlude – now “on sale” for Americans!
Winterlude on the Rideau Canal Skateway 2014. Photo: Lucy Martin Ottawa’s main winter event officially kicks off today, with a long list of activities and displays. Winterlude runs for the next three...
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Scanning for potholes and falling ice
A pictogram used by the United States National Park Service. Finally! We’re now thawing out from under the icy grip of an exceptionally cold winter. Which leads to other hazards worth noting: potholes...
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