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Sloths and other exotic animals, a solar eclipse demonstration and a tomahawk toss were among the over 40 exhibits at the North Country Kids Expo held at SUNY Canton March 16. The …

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POTSDAM — The Potsdam Central School Boys Varsity Hockey Team held a series of fundraisers to raise funds to support the Center for Cancer Care at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. The events …
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Here is the result of the local games: Women’s lacrosse: Knights Suffer First Loss of 2024 Versus Rowan Women’s softball: Knights Gain Split in Florida Against …
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Quinnipiac, Cornell, Dartmouth, and St. Lawrence are headed to Lake Placid after sweeping their opponents to earn spots in ECAC Hockey Men’s Championship tournament Friday and Saturday in the …
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MASSENA — Registration is now open for Massena Youth Girls Softball. Registration fee is $45. Late registration will cost $65. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4d7ejrpa to register online. …
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POTSDAM — Potsdam town clerk Cindy Golliber was recently elected as the president of the Association of the Towns of New York State. Golliber was previously the Association’s first …
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POTSDAM — The Potsdam Central School Boys Varsity Hockey Team held a series of fundraisers to raise funds to support the Center for Cancer Care at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. The events …
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Tarot card reading at Canton's Psychic Fair

Kim Blair-Maglione, of KarmicPharmTarot, reads tarot cards for one of the attendees at the Psychic Fair held at the Best Western March 15-17. NCNow photo

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OGDENSBURG — An alleged domestic dispute on Plover Hill March 8 resulted in a robbery charge for a city man, according to local police. Robert Leeson, 42, was charged with third-degree …
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POTSDAM — The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present "Les Mis(ish)," an original jukebox musical featuring showtunes from more than 100 years' …
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Ogdensburg museum tour

Luanne Herzog, of Frederic Remington art Museum, gives a guided tour of the Ogdensburg museum to a group of Franklin St. Lawrence New York State United Teachers Retirees (FSNUR)  March 14. Here, …

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Here are the top stories for Saturday, March 16 through Monday, March 18 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Accused drug dealer released on bail using …
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OGDENSBURG – A Massena man was remanded to the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility after he was allegedly found to be in possession of drugs following a traffic stop on March 16 in the …
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CANTON —Sloths and other exotic animals, a solar eclipse demonstration and a tomahawk toss were among the over 40 exhibits at the North Country Kids Expo held at SUNY Canton March 16. The …
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POTSDAM — The Potsdam Figure Skating Club will present their annual ice show "Game On" on Saturday, March 23, at 3 p.m. at Cheel Arena.  120 skaters out of a membership of 135 will …
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MASSENA -- The town of Massena will host a public hearing during the March 20 board meeting to discuss crypto currency mining operation regulations. Town Attorney Eric Gustafson previously told …
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NORWOOD — Freshly baked pastries and hot coffee are now for sale at the Norwood News Café. The cozy coffee shop is locally owned and operated by four siblings of the Cragg family: …
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National Quilting Day celebrated in Potsdam

For National Quilting Day, Borderlines Quilters Guild members hosted a display of quilts for the public to view at the First Presbyterian Church, Potsdam, March 16. Members enjoy lunch during their …

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NORWOOD — The Norwood Village Election will be Tuesday, March 19 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at the municipal building, 11 S. Main St.
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To the Editor: Hospice Volunteers are compassionate community members who want to make a difference in the lives of people who are approaching the end of life.  They are essential to …
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MASSENA — Registration is now open for Massena Youth Girls Softball. Registration fee is $45. Late registration will cost $65. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4d7ejrpa to register online. …
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OGDENSBURG — The fallout from the Netflix documentary “The Program” continues with an undisclosed number of former Academy at Ivy Ridge employees, who now work at St. Lawrence …
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Potsdam Children's Museum recently received donation from Casella Waste Systems Inc.

Casella Waste Systems Inc. recently donated $1,000 to the North Country Children’s Museum on Raymond Street. The museum is in the process of a major second story expansion which will cost …

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OGDENSBURG — Celtic Dreams, a  musical revue with singing, dancing and storytelling, was hosted by North Country Crusaders at Ogdensburg Public Library’s auditorium on St. …
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POTSDAM — The Potsdam Figure Skating Club will present their annual ice show "Game On" on Saturday, March 23, at 3 p.m. at Cheel Arena.  120 skaters out of a membership of 135 will …
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MASSENA — Massena Central School District Board members will soon be touring St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES facilities in Norwood following the suggestion of Vice President Kevin Perretta, who also serves as Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds at BOCES. …
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LISBON — A property-damage accident resulted in felonies for a Lisbon man Friday night on CR 30, according to state police. Derrick N. Merrick, 35, was involved in a motor vehicle accident …
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POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam is making final preparations for a celestial celebration, as the campus is in the direct path of the 2024 total solar eclipse. The College will mark this truly …
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CANTON — April is Fair Housing Month and county legislators, along with the St. Lawrence County Fair Housing Task Force, want to raise awareness. Legislators made the proclamation during …
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CANTON – The Village of Canton Department of Public Works will begin curbside brush pick up on Monday, April 1. Regular spring pick-ups will continue through Friday, April 26. Fall cleanup …
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CANTON — St. Lawrence County is set to receive nearly $800,000 for emergency communications after legislators agreed to sign a contract with the New York State Division of Homeland Security for …
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The Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) is urging St. Lawrence County residents to avoid state lands and muddy trails during the total solar eclipse on April 8.  While DEC law …
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OSWEGATCHIE — A Brier Hill woman was charged with driving while intoxicated Friday afternoon after allegedly crashing her vehicle with children inside, according to state police. Dorothy …
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  • The Physical Plant at SUNY Potsdam is accepting on-line applications to fill several temporary Facility Operations Assistant 1 vacancies. FAO1s perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to the operation and maintenance of State-owned buildings and facilities, the surrounding grounds, and the vehicles and equipment used in maintaining these sites. There is no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated. The pay rate is $16.36 per hour, workdays and hours will vary. To review the complete job description and/or apply visit employment.potsdam.edu, job posting C-00406. EOE

  • The Town of Lisbon has the following vacancies: Lifeguards, Office Assistant for Lisbon Campground, Maintenance Worker at the Campground, Assessment Review Board Member, Town Historian. Duties include but not limited to: 1-Research and writing about their findings; 2-Teaching and/or doing presentations for the public; 3-Historic Preservation; 4-Assisting the Town and individuals with research. Summer help for Lisbon Highway Department: 1-Class D Driver’s license in good standing is required. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Town of Lisbon, 6963 Co Rt 10 Lisbon, NY 13658. Resumes will be accepted until items are filled.

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POTSDAM – Craig Merrett, associate professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Clarkson University, has recently been recognized by Pathful Connect as one of its Top 10 Volunteers for …
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POTSDAM -- Crane School of Music Professor Emeritus James Petercsak (Hon. '03) was recently recognized for his many achievements in performance and pedagogy throughout his career. Now retired, the …
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CANTON – The TAUNY Center on Main Street will host a maple sugaring party Saturday, March 23, from 2-3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated. …
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POTSDAM -- Seema Rivera, an Associate Professor of the Institute for STEM Education at Clarkson University has been elected to the New York State Board of Regents by the State Legislature. The …
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