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Northern TRIBS Swimming Club sets winter practices, meets

Claxton-Hepburn to sponsor Red Cross blood drive Nov. 25

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'North Pole Satellite Office' opens in Ogdensburg Nov. 27

Kazakh film 'Tulpan' Nov. 30 is last of Cinema 10 season

ADK Laurentians have outings planned through early winter

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NYPA continues free Friday movies in November

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Claxton-Hepburn hosting diabetes screenings, support groups during November

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Grasse River Players set auditions Dec. 5, 6, 7 for February comedy production

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O'burg teen arrested after four law enforcement agencies capture him following foot chase

P&C stores to close unless they're sold

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Variance brings apartments in old Norfolk school a step closer

Clarkson's Golden Knight Crowe relishing ice time

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Holiday art auction at SUNY Potsdam on Dec. 3

Tasks force recommends 10 percent hike in deer population north of Rt. 11

Hammond man charged with DWI after nearly striking parked police cruiser in Morristown

Burglaries in Madrid, Morley

St. Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies and investigators are seeking the public's assistance in identifying hooded burglars caught on surveillance cameras at Wayne's Gas Station, NYS Hwy. 310, Madrid. Burglars also broke into The Longbranch Restaurant in Morley, both taking place on the night Nov. 17, deputies say. Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 379-2222. Tips can also be left at 1-800-287-3784.

Canton rape case to be presented to grand jury

‘Coping with Grief During the Holidays' offered Dec. 3

Verizon, AT&T duel with 3G Mobile coverage of county

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Two-vehicle collision in Fowler injures three

Massena Electric adds charge to bill for energy efficiency

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As vote continues, Rep. Bill Owens takes up job in Washington

Curator flushes out Remington forgeries

SUNY Potsdam to host winter lacrosse for boys

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Elections officials denying Hoffman's tampering charge

Reality Check to provide info at St. Lawrence Centre Nov. 21 on deceptive tobacco marketing

Regular flu vaccine supply falls short in county

Local environmentalists blast proposals for $16m Power Authority money

SUNY Canton wins Red Cross recognition for doubling blood donations

25 years with AIDS is subject of talk at SUNY Potsdam Dec. 1

Massena pellet plant to get $250k grant

Hoffman skeptical of 23rd Congressional election vote tally

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Potsdam Food Co-op Holiday Baking Contest Dec. 6

Ice season

A collection of Potsdam Bantams, Clarkson University club players, and Clarkson intramural players took to the ice at Potsdam's Pine Street Arena last week to sharpen their skills during an open hockey session. The arena has open skating or open hockey times, or both, daily Sunday through Friday during the season, and the Canton Pavilion is open for skating. Check our calendar inside or online at NorthCountryNow.com for times. North Country Now photo by Craig Freilich.

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*November 18 - 24, 2009 issue 02a

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CPR for Pros classes at Red Cross in Potsdam Nov. 19, 20

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Parishville Hilltoppers holding dance Nov. 20

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Canton St. Mary's ‘Auction Night' Nov. 20

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'Crops for a Cause' in Canton Nov. 20

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Canton Free Library showing 'New Moon' for teens at American Theater Nov. 20

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U.S. bobsled, skeleton teams compete Nov. 20-21 in Lake Placid

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Thanksgiving Craft Show at Ogdensburg's JFK School Nov. 21

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Course for beginning internet users Nov. 21 in Massena

'Manslaughter in Massena' author speaks Nov. 21 at library

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Annual TAUNY gingerbread house workshop Nov. 21 in Canton

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Fall carp derby planned in Waddington Nov. 21

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Child CPR and first aid course Nov. 21 in Potsdam

'Knit-in' planned in Potsdam on Nov. 21

Featured artists series to feature spinner, fiber artists Nov. 21 in Canton

Annual craft sale in St. Regis Falls Nov. 21

Chicken and biscuit dinner at Lisbon Wesleyan Church Nov. 21

Kingdom Kafe to perform at Gouverneur Methodist Church Nov. 21

Bag book sale Nov. 21 at Canton Free Library

Shipley CD-release concert on Nov. 21 to benefit Hospice

Movie ‘The Ten Commandments' at Potsdam United Methodist Church Nov. 21

Thanksgiving dinner in Lawrenceville Nov. 22

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St. Lawrence Centre Arena Annual Turkey Bowling Nov. 22

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Potsdam Community Chorus to present 'Thanksgiving' concert Nov. 22

Clarkson Engineers Without Borders holding bottle drive in Potsdam Nov. 22

Potsdam Central Boosters' Fall Sports Recognition Night is Nov. 23

'Minds on the Edge' is topic at next National Alliance on Mental Illness meeting Nov. 23

Community turkey dinner Thanksgiving Day at Gouverneur United Methodist Church

Visit by Santa among attractions to Canton's Holiday of Lights Nov. 27

Neil Simon comedy ‘Rumors' at M-W Nov. 27-28

Holiday fine wine and beer tasting in Massena Nov. 28

Jamboree for Bernard Sharlow Nov. 29

Books are Fun' sale at Massena Memorial Nov. 30

Potsdam Brass and more play Nov. 30 at Potsdam First Presbyterian

Memorial tree lighting in Norfolk Dec. 1

McDuff's benefit for Potsdam Holiday Fund has food, live music Dec. 2

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Penn Traffic files for bankruptcy, plans to sell P & C grocery stores

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Unemployment up slightly from September

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Seaway chief hopes for traffic turnaround

Potsdam says it needs plans, survey before accepting Lowe's water tower

SUNY Potsdam entrepreneurs plan shirt, discount card businesses

Potsdam's Misty Hollow again collecting stuffed animals for the holiday season

Hacketts taking steps forward with reopening of Canton store

Hacketts in Canton to reopen within days

Air service discussions reveal split among Massena, O'burg, Watertown airports

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Potsdam's Willow Tree Florist and Landscaping expanding

Clarkson alumnus serving in Obama administration

Ogdensburg plaza demolition will start soon

Gouverneur woman killed in head-on crash

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Clarkson's academic program for high school students returning this winter

Ogdensburg may ax jobs, farm some services out

Potsdam students volunteer 1,490 hours

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Lisbon makes changes in response to state audit

Edwards farmer headed to DC to lobby for dairy reform

Troopers promise seat belt enforcement blitz during holiday period

Potsdam Holiday Fund will take applications 'as long as resources hold out'

Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

Sterling Back of Massena, a student in the auto technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Back, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Michael Ells. From left, Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath. Back row, Ells, and Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell. The Potsdam Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon at McDuff's in Potsdam. Guests are welcome.

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Story suggests computer virus may have affected 23rd Congressional race vote

McDuff's benefit for Potsdam Holiday Fund has food, live music Dec. 2

Clifton-Fine Boarding Home celebrates 25th year along with 101-year-old resident

Hoffman saying groups 'tampered' with vote results

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Owens appointed to House Armed Services and Homeland Security committees

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Police say trooper, another person hurt in Massena intersection crash

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Seaway chief hopes for traffic turnaround

Massena C.O. accused of ripping off workers' comp

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Ogdensburg students roll up sleeves for H1N1 clinic

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Council weighing Massena hospital plans

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Seaway season ends December 29

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Jump rope for fitness

As an ending activity to October's health and wellness theme at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School in Potsdam, students were encouraged to jump rope as the final school-wide exercise the month. Shown are kindergarten students lining up and enjoying the jump roping activity.

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DEC to let Gouverneur complete parking lot

St. Lawrence County students roll up sleeves for H1N1 clinic

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Assemblywoman Russell calls for investigation in H1N1 vaccine distribution

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Work begins on OBPA street in Ogdensburg

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SUNY Canton student accused of raping 13-year-old says he didn't ask her age

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River advocates staying vigilant against Seaway expansion

Massena Polar Plunge raises $12.5K for Special Olympics

Potsdam okays tax deal for 'health care zone'

Expanding in Potsdam

Willow Tree Florist & Landscaping is currently building a new addition. It will house an expanded retail area as well as work area. It is scheduled to be open for the Spring 2010 season. Owner is Kevin Blanchard. Willow Tree is a full service florist and landscaping business located at 7580 US HWY 11. The new addition will streamline the 2 aspects of the business together as well as making it easier for customers to navigate.

New York Post publishes County Clerk Ritchie's column against new license plate fees

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Latest tally still has Owens ahead in 23rd

Asbestos removal projects at Potsdam Civic Center complete

Hoffman comeback almost impossible as vote tally nears end

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St. Lawrence County's budget hikes levy $2.8 million

Potsdam Animal Shelter getting closer

The Potsdam Humane Society is now 80% of the way towards reaching its goal of $1 million for its building project to improve the Potsdam Animal Shelter. Jason and Tracy (Grant) Adle are helping to close this gap by providing a $10,000 memorial gift to name the new outdoor exercise area for Tracy's father, Fay C. Grant, Jr. Tracy, a Potsdam native, returned to the area in 2004 and has become an active member of the PHS board of directors. She and her husband own “Your Hometown, Inc.”, work as insurance adjustors.

SUNY Canton student charged with raping 13-year-old

Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing on job in Ogdensburg

Boil water advisory issued in parts of Morristown

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BOCES reinstating auto repair program

Massena willing to put rink at former school

P.J.'s 4 X-mas

P. J. 's 4 X-mas is a non-profit organization from kids for kids. Camille & Abby Marshall from Ogdensburg want to help the children less fortunate this holiday season. They are accepting donations of new pj's for all the needy children in the area. Local drop-boxes are being placed and money donations are accepted. All donations are to benefit the Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center's Christmas Program. The Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center helps 200 families a month, which is 150 children. During the holidays the number increases to 750-800 children. Help Camille & Abby reach their goal of 1000 PJ's donated! Local drop-box locations are as follows: Notre Dame Church, Kinney Drugs, Ogd. Boy and Girls Club, Am-Vets, VFW, Julie's Dance Studio, High Maintenance Hair Studio, Madill Elementary, and 511 Albany Ave. and more to come! If you would like to help the girls reach their goal by volunteering Please call 393-0631 after 3pm or 681-8714 any time. Camille & Abby are the daughters of Jacob & Melissa Carroll-Durham, maternal grandparents are Jack & Linda (Groulx) Carroll.

Nearly 3 percent of county residents have moved away since 2000

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Psychological review ordered for rape suspect

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Seaway Chief: no expansion, no winter navigation

CPH October Employee of the Month

Bob Emlaw, maintenance worker at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, has been named Employee of the Month for October. Emlaw is best described by his co-workers as being courteous, knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated. He is always committed to providing excellent service and ensures that a job is done promptly and effectively. Pictured from left, Director of Maintenance Mike Sexton; Bob Emlaw; VP of Administrative Services Marlinda LaValley; Environmental Services Worker and wife Darlene Emlaw; and VP of Finance Rick Jacobs. Mr. Emlaw resides in Norwood.

Hoffman takes back concession in congressional race

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TAUNY launches $1.25 million campaign to renovate new home

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County sheriff could lose deputy position

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Seaway Chief: No expansion, no winter navigation

Canton justice resigning; job 'too disruptive' to his life

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Seaway to close Dec. 29 after dismal year

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Meeting to quell concerns over Potsdam's homework policy

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Senior Bus Program seeks support

The Senior Bus Program is the only means of transportation for some of the residents at Sunrise Valley Apartments in DeKalb Junction, Attwater Apartments in Russell, McBrier Park Manor Apartments in Hermon and Edwards Senior Courts in Edwards. The Bus Program is a locally funded community project that was created for the purpose of getting residents out in the community to run errands, buy groceries, go out for lunch, breathe some fresh air, and socialize with others. Monetary donations to support the continued operation are most welcome. For additional information, contact Nancy Robert at (315) 229–3320 or e-mail her at nrobert@stlawco.org. Front row, from left, Joan Tobin and Melanie Uncle riders from Senior Court Apartments in Edwards; Martina Facey, Vivian Rubadeau, Cindy Houghton, and Virginia Wells riders from Sunrise Valley Apartments in Dekalb Junction. Back row, Nancy Robert, St. Lawrence County Transportation Coordinator; Ann Appleby, St. Lawrence NYSARC Bus Attendant, Kristen Kenny, St. Lawrence County Housing Council, Tim Snyder, St. Lawrence NYSARC Transportation Clerk.