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
"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
Sudoku's for June '26 Dan sent these and the numbers 301-304 pop out! Not the answers but the number of puzzles he has shared over the years! Dan LeKander
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
Dan LeKander's 300th Sudoku Hard to imagine but Dan LeKander has presented us with 300 submissions - over 10 years. Dan LeKander
Sudokus for April 2026 Wow Dan, once again you give us something to do rather than raking leaves or dusting the cottage... Dan LeKander
Beneath the Surface Formed in late 2025, TIDA grew from informal cleanup dives and conversations among local divers into an organized nonprofit . . . Todd Keister
March Sudokus #285-#288 Spring is just around the corner. The 4 puzzles this month are not as difficult as last month, so be sure to solve them before . . . Dan LeKander
Sudokus for February 2026 If you are living in a cold location, this would be a good time to bundle up, sharpen your pencil and have some good Sudoku fun . . . Dan LeKander
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
My Story by L’Harmonie Chico Gitane I was born in Quebec on April 19, 1997. I am a cheval canadien, or a Canadian Horse, declared to be the national breed . . . Allison Burchell-Robinson
Sudokus for January 2026 Another year, and another 12 monthly articles will unfold for your enjoyment. Dan LeKander
