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Chicken BBQ in Potsdam

Potsdam Elks Lodge members Steve Robert, left, and Marty Burkett flip chicken during their first barbecue of the season May 3. The lodge has several BBQ fundraisers each year. NCNow photo.

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POTSDAM — The circus came to town and put on a show at Potsdam High School Friday night. Returning after four years, Billy Martin’s Cole All Star Circus brought acrobatics, juggling, …
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CANTON — The 62nd annual Canton Canoe Weekend began Friday evening with the 4.5-mile Rushton Tour from Pyrites to Taylor Park. The three-day event runs through Sunday and is one of the …
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New spring lamb on the Zufall Farm in Lisbon

A newborn lamb wears her favorite spring hat as her mother stands nearby. Photo taken at Zufall Farm by David Zufall of Lisbon.

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CANTON -- St. Lawrence University President Kathryn A. Morris and Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs Alison Del Rossi have announced the appointment of Diane White Husic, …
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MASSENA -- The village of Massena is applying for a Restore NY Grant of up to $2 million in hopes of funding the restoration of the Schine Theater. Village trustees approved the measure during a …
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Fishing in downtown Potsdam

Ben Shorette spent some time recently fishing on the water in downtown Potsdam. Photo submitted.

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Here are the top stories for Thursday, May 2 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Liberty Gas threatens shutoff of gas service at Potsdam apartment complex …
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POTSDAM -- The Meadow East and Swan Landing Apartment Communities in Potsdam have installed 24, level 2, electric vehicle charging stations in its five parking lots easily accessible off of Leroy, …
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POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Public Museum has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the acquisition of new display cases and equipment, and provide …
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POTSDAM — A local author will discuss his book, “African American History of St. Lawrence County,”  at Potsdam Public Library’s Noon Book Club Wednesday, May 8, from. …
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POTSDAM — Local businesses can now promote themselves and help the Potsdam High School Booster Club fundraise through sponsor signs at the school turf complex. Potsdam High School Booster …
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TJ Toyota donates to SLC Sheriff K9 unit

TJ Toyota recently made two donations to support local organizations. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Department was a recent recipient of the TJ Toyotas Giving Calendar donation of $1000 to …

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MASSENA -- Massena Central High School, Massena Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Massena Police Department and St. Lawrence County STOP-DWI Program will be sponsoring a Mock DWI Crash on …
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In 2024, the NYS Parks System celebrates its Centennial Year. With the vast growth in visitorship experienced since the pandemic—84+ million in 2023 alone—service to our public lands is …
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POTSDAM — "Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health” will be a free class offered at the Potsdam Public Library on Monday, May 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Master …
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POTSDAM — The village is removing parking meters in the downtown business district centering around Market Street and has made parking free, with a two-hour limit, to encourage shopping and …
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Lamb visits Canton Head Start

Kayley White, 4, gets a close up view of a baby lamb at Cornell Cooperative Extension's learning farm, Canton, during a field trip with her classmates from St. Lawrence County Head Start's Canton …

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CANTON — Visit The TAUNY Center for the opening reception of the Akhwatsi:re “My Family” exhibition, curated by Sharon H J Cheng, on May 4 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The exhibit is …
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MASSENA -- School Board President Paul Haggett and Vice President Kevin Perretta are running for reelection but they will be challenged on the ballot by three newcomers as voters head to the polls on …
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CANTON — Enjoy a spring Saturday with like-minded community members at Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Grow and Preserve Open House on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the …
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POTSDAM — The Potsdam Elks Lodge 2074 will host their first chicken barbecue of the season on Friday, May 3, serving at 10:30 a.m. until sold out.  Dinners include a half chicken, …
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POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam is getting an additional $1.1 million in direct funding from the recently approved state budget and SUNY Canton will receive an increase of $900,000 in its state funding …
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GOUVERNEUR – The month of April at Gouverneur Correctional Facility was filled with inmate violence and had staff on high alert as several officers needed to be treated at a local hospital …
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OGDENSBURG – The Ogdensburg Garden Club is looking for residents to assist in the beautification of Ogdensburg by sponsoring hanging flower baskets. Each year the club organizes this …
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CANTON – The 62nd annual Canton Canoe Weekend, featuring the Rushton Canoe Races, will be held May 3-5 at Taylor Park. Canton Canoe Weekend is one of the premier canoe race …
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POTSDAM — The Potsdam village board has scheduled a number of upcoming public hearings on proposed changes to the municipality's local law code. “We have been very busy in recent …
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CANTON – As dinner was beginning to wind down, Dr. Edward Gordon said to the recipient of this year’s Fannie Frank Distinguished Employee Award, “I don’t believe we’ve …
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POTSDAM — A Hermon man was charged with criminal trespassing following a report of a person intoxicated and fighting with people on Market Street, according to St. Lawrence County …
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