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Northern New York Needs Clear E-Bike Rules and the Will to Enforce Them

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Northern New York Needs Clear E-Bike Rules and the Will to Enforce Them

Jamie Teal October 13, 2026

Jamie Teal argues for clear public guidance, consistent enforcement and safer routes in Watertown, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Canton,...

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Boldt Castle: Who Accounts for Canadian Tour Passengers Taking U.S.-Bound Boats?

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Boldt Castle: Who Accounts for Canadian Tour Passengers Taking U.S.-Bound Boats?

Watertown Post October 7, 2026

Opinion: Even after customs inspection, could a Canadian excursion passenger use a transferred American boat ticket to...

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Cliff Olney and Watertown’s Golden Age Question

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Cliff Olney and Watertown’s Golden Age Question

Hans Wilder September 27, 2026

By Hans Wilder | Watertown Post Opinion WATERTOWN, N.Y. — As Watertown begins looking toward the 2027...

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The Wilder Treatment: I’m Green — And I’m With Trump

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The Wilder Treatment: I’m Green — And I’m With Trump

Hans Wilder February 2, 2026

By Hans Wilder Yeah, I said it.I’m Green. Actual Green.Not corporate-approved, carbon-credit, Zoom-call-from-a-private-jet Green. And I’m with...

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WATERTOWN POST OPINION

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WATERTOWN POST OPINION

Watertown Post January 22, 2026

Europe in Our Backyard? No Thanks. Let’s be blunt. The Monroe Doctrine didn’t come with a footnote...

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An Open Letter… About That Letter

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An Open Letter… About That Letter

Watertown Post January 16, 2026

By Watertown Post Staff Somewhere between a radio dial and a drive-thru line, a strongly worded, single-spaced...

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Greenland Is the Next Alaska — and Fort Drum Is Right in the Middle of It

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Greenland Is the Next Alaska — and Fort Drum Is Right in the Middle of It

Hans Wilder January 11, 2026

Watertown Post — Opinion & Analysis By Hans Wilder Every few generations, America faces a choice:Sit still...

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Musk’s Silence on 3I/Atlas: 49 Days and Counting—Is Watertown Closer to the Truth Than SpaceX?

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Musk’s Silence on 3I/Atlas: 49 Days and Counting—Is Watertown Closer to the Truth Than SpaceX?

Hans Wilder October 19, 2025

-Watertown NY By Hans Wilder It’s been a staggering 49 days—yes, we counted, because unlike some billionaires,...

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AMBUSH OF CITY COUNCIL: TROOPERGATE BLOWS WIDE OPEN

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AMBUSH OF CITY COUNCIL: TROOPERGATE BLOWS WIDE OPEN

Watertown Post September 22, 2025

By Watertown Post Staff The cloud over City Hall just got darker. On January 21, 2025, New...

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Velasquez–Barrigar Clash: Lifestyle Comments Ignite City Council Race Debate

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Velasquez–Barrigar Clash: Lifestyle Comments Ignite City Council Race Debate

Watertown Post September 19, 2025

-Watertown NY, By Hans Wilder Velasquez–Barrigar Clash: Lifestyle Comments Ignite City Council Race Debate The Watertown City...

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