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
The Ripple Effect . . . I wanted to write and illustrate a children's book that centered on philanthropy, based on the St. Lawrence River and the Community Betterment Paddle . . . Paul Reichert
“MEMORIES OF THE RIVER” As I became a teenager and started driving, I had more fond memories of The River, McCormick's Restaurant, Tiffy’s, and Foxy’s . . . Michael Brick
"The Skiff and The River", by John Keats My all-time favorite book of the Thousand Islands is Of Time and An Island by River resident John Keats . . . Rick Casali
Stained Glass Window Series: Manley A. Rusho Manley was a shrewd businessman and entrepreneur who formed a working relationship with Charles Emery, the wealthy tobacco magnate who built Calumet Castle . . . Cindy Rusho Hagemann
“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
Where Everything Holds . . . Step into a wood boat shop and you encounter something older. Quieter. Less visible. No less exact. There is no system in the industrial sense . . . Mark E. Russell
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
Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service (TIERS) The next time one goes flying by to provide help, take a moment to reflect on this essential service. Fortunately, it is not for you this time . . . but the next . . . Allison Burchell-Robinson
Stained Glass Window Series: Slate and Garnsey Families The Slate and Garnsey families are two families who demonstrate resilience, and their legacies endure within the community. Cindy Rusho Hagemann
An Essay: What's Coming Down the River? The scientific argument here is on our side, but most people are never going to read it. Lowell “Todd” Fitzsimmons
