From the Editor with Paul's Smile(s) Once again, we are concerned about high water. . . .visit Half Moon Bay this summer . . . time for Paul's Smile . . . write for TI Life . . . Susan W. Smith
Susan G. Mathis 2026 Book Tour Susan Mathis has sent her schedule for Book Signings this summer and news that three Irish Rose Novels will be published in November! Susan W. Smith
“Between Friends/Entre Amis”: 50 years on the border Over summer '26, our team will be taking photographs at events. The photographs hope to capture a sense of the “borderscape” to compare with the 1976 book. Rob Shields
Where Discovery Begins: A New Way to Wander with TILT Inside, interactive exhibits invite visitors to explore everything from migratory birds and fish habitats to wetlands, trees, invasive species, and . . . Bridgett McCann
Growth and Momentum in Cape Vincent There’s something special about Cape Vincent, where the pace slows down and the simple moments feel a little richer . . . Stacie Rogers
1929 GarWood 30 – "Miss America VIII" – Up for Auction . . . The Mecum auction in Kissimmee brought a record price of $2.2 million for "Miss America VIII". Rick Casali
Lorraine Payette - Never stops! Did you know that Lorraine has taken on a greater and more exciting role? She has created a SubStack News Service, The Gananoque/TLTI Junction . . . Susan W. Smith
Connecting the Past to the Future This summer, the Arts Center will welcome artists and visitors to its new 13,000-square-foot, ADA-compliant building . . . Erin McCarthy Greene
Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust secures Red Horse Highlands for $1.5 million The project was a win but a daunting prospect, with a fundraising goal 200% larger than the largest project in TIWLT’s history at that time . . . Susan W. Smith
Entries needed by May 1, for International Quilt Show Entries will be accepted for judging, or for display-only, by May 1, 2026; contact the North Country Quilting Guild Kara Lynn Dunn
The River and the Devil at Your Heels Where the idea came from, how it took hold, how it grew into an obsession — that’s the part that fascinates me . . . Mark E. Russell
Recap: 37th Annual Winter Environmental Conference We want to take a moment to highlight the incredible speakers and award winners who made this weekend unforgettable. Collin Hill
Delays on the River: Winter, Ice, and the Ships On winter mornings along the St. Lawrence River, sound carries farther than it does in summer. The hum of distant Michael Folsom
