Wed., May. 22, 2013 • St. Lawrence County, NY

Canton cleans up after storm

Canton Town Highway Department worker Ross Putman helps clean up a large willow tree that was brought down on lower West Front Street in Rensselaer Falls during Tuesday evening's storm that swept through St. Lawrence County. Several hundred households in Canton, Colton and Parishville were still without electricity this morning. (Submitted by John Danis, Rensselaer Falls)

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THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:

The long-delayed Farm Bill has been approved by both the U.S. Senate and House agricultural committees with several million dollars in cuts to the Food Stamp program, now called SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Do you think a cut to the Food Stamp program will be detrimental to St. Lawrence County residents in need?

Take the NCNow Survey. Due to the holiday deadline, results will be posted Friday, May 24.

LAST WEEK'S QUESTION:

The state Assembly recently passed a bill to allow voters to cast a ballot early, up to 15 days before a general election. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says early voting strengthens democracy by making voting easier, more convenient and promoting higher turnout. St. Lawrence County Elections Commissioners Jennie Bacon and Tom Nichols have expressed concern about the extra expenses associated with staffing and equipment for early voting.

Do you think the costs of early voting are outweighed by the potential increase in voter turnout?

View survey results and comments from survey participants.

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Gouverneur police seeking owners of stolen property recovered through searches

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State-tribe deal should result in windfall of cash for St. Lawrence, Franklin counties

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Free will spaghetti dinner at Canton First Presbyterian Church Wednesday

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Potsdam students enlist military

Potsdam High School is proud to announce that five members of the Class of 2013 will be joining the military after graduation. From left: Shanell Claffey, U.S. Army, Emily Deon, U.S. Army Reserves, Thomas Hobbs, U.S. Air Force R.O.T.C., Joe Barrett, U.S. Air Force (Missing Zachary Hinman, U.S. Navy)

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Potsdam Police seek help finding driver of SUV that was hit by bicyclist Tuesday

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What the Mohawk casino deal means for the North Country

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United Helpers honor newly appointed emeritus members in Canton

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Ogdensburg Free Academy Key Club prepares for annual talent show

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Northwood Prep’s Gilligan to head SUNY Canton hockey

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Carson Brown Bag Lunch Series continues in Canton

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Many still without power in Canton, Colton, Pierrepont following Tuesday night storm

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School budgets pass throughout North Country; Clifton-Fine incumbents ousted

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Musicians to entertain at Adirondack Mountain Club 'spring outing'

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Former St. Lawrence County Democratic Committee chairwoman and Morley resident named to SUNY Potsdam College Council

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Storm ravages North Country, blamed for Gouverneur house fire and downed power lines

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Canton-Potsdam Hospital staffer co-authors article on college health services

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Degrasse Methodist Church hosts spaghetti dinner May 23

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Ogdensburg Public Library plans bake off contest May 22

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$3.7M earmarked to move Alcoa Massena transmission line

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Fox catches Canton chicken

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Rain, thunderstorms likely in North Country, dry, cool weather to return for holiday weekend

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Canton resident makes dean's list at Berklee College of Music

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Canton school to host free spring concerts May 22, 29, June 5

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Office of Aging to hold three-week arthritis program in Ogdensburg

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Spaghetti free will dinner planned for Canton Wednesday

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Winhtrop killer's father accused of bribing witness in son's case

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Massena firefighters called to Price Chopper Sunday after smoke filled seafood section

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Campers ready for Memorial Day at South Colton's Blake Campground

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