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Cruising past the Ogdensburg Lighthouse

Jim McCarthy took this picture of the cruise ship Viking Polaris as it passes by Lighthouse Point in Ogdensburg. The photo was taken at 3:14 on Tuesday, April 16. Photo submitted by Jim McCarthy

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Results from Wednesday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net: HS baseball: Massena Tips Canton in Extras; O.F.A., E-K, Heuvelton, Lisbon Win HS softball: Lisbon, Pirates Sweep; …
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Here is the result of the local games: Men’s lacrosse: Knights Drop 16-6 Decision to Fifth-Ranked St. Lawrence Men’s lacrosse: Twelve Score in No. 5 Saints Route 11 Rivalry …
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Here is the result of the games: Women’s lax: Roos hold off Bears, Reitano ties scoring mark • Women’s lax: Dayter Sets Program Goals Record in Win vs. Potsdam …
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Results from Tuesday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net: HS softball: Wildcats' Forsythe Hurls No-Hitter; Brushton, Salmon, Canton Win HS baseball: Massena Nips …
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Natural burial is now an option in St. Lawrence County and local cemeteries and funeral homes are gearing up as interest grows. Bayside Cemetery in Potsdam was approved last September by the New York State Division of Cemeteries to offer a natural burial option. Natural burial reduces one’s environmental footprint compared to conventional interment or cremation. Bayside is one of few cemeteries in the North Country that has set aside sections dedicated to natural burial. Would you consider a natural burial in St. Lawrence County?

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CANTON — The village board held a public hearing on the village’s 2024-2025 preliminary budget recently and approved overriding the 2 percent tax cap to balance the coming year’s …
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Assemblyman Scott Gray, who represents St. Lawrence County in the 116th District, issued a statement today (April 18) critical of the state’s budget deliberations thus far and the …
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Here are the top stories for Thursday, April 18 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. St. Lawrence County approves finalized land claim agreement with …
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Community Bank donates $1,000 to United Helpers

United Helpers recently received a $1,000 donation from Community Bank. Presenting the donation were local Community Bank NA representatives District Manager Sue Perkins and Canton Branch Manager …

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CANTON -- The St. Lawrence Land Trust will receive $1,000 from a $5,000 grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation for its mission based work. Officials say the non-profit seeks to …
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ELMIRA -- Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2024 Term. The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for at least …
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RUSSELL -- Shindigz on the River, 3744 County Route 24, will host a Cornhole tournament event and fundraiser, Help Elijah kick cancer out cold, on Saturday, May 25. This event has been organized …
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MASSENA -- Massena village trustees unanimously approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget during a special board meeting on April 16, coming in just under the 2% tax cap as planned, however trustees …
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OGDENSBURG – Tickets are selling briskly for a performance of the touring sensation “Four by Four” May 11 at 4 p.m. at Ogdensburg Free Academy auditorium, according to Ogdensburg …
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Governor Kathy Hochul's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in partnership with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) marked the beginning of the …
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Madrid-Waddington Girl Scout Troop donates to United Helpers

Scouts from Madrid-Waddington Girl Scout Troop #50031 recently donated several handmade blankets to residents at United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care in Canton. The troop includes girls from …

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During my tenure in Congress, I have strongly advocated for delivering high-quality rural healthcare for our families and seniors. A primary concern not only for my constituents across New …
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LISBON -- The Lisbon Central School District will hold a regular board of education meeting on Monday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the school auditorium.
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POTSDAM -- A resolution supporting SUNY Potsdam and calling on the state to pay off the college's $9 million deficit which was voted down at the April 1 village board meeting has now been passed. …
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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $22 million in funding to assist over 27,000 households through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Funds will be used to help those in need stay cool …
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Strutting his stuff in Parishville

While on a ride in Parishville, Grace Mittelstaedt of Norwood spotted this guy strutting his stuff.

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MASSENA – NCPR’s Todd Moe and Monica Sandreczki, hosts of the morning news program Northern Light, are hosting a special community gathering called “Time for Tales” at the …
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When Massena Central School District voters go to the polls on May 21 to vote on the school district budget, there will also be a referendum for the Massena Public Library to switch to a Massena …
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CANTON — Why did George Washington send two spy missions to present-day Ogdensburg during the Revolutionary War? Why did Thomas Jefferson condemn the commander of Fort Oswegatchie (at …
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MASSENA -- The Massena Police Department will add another officer in the 2024-25 fiscal year budget in hopes of curtailing both crime and overtime expenses. Village trustees and Police Chief …
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MASSENA — A man is facing felony drug possession stemming from a traffic stop April 15 on West Hatfield Street, according to state police. Kasine A. Forsey, 29, New Jersey, was charged …
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Here are the top stories for Wednesday, April 17 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Commission says Judge Storie should be censured in regard to …
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Potsdam fire training

Firefighters from Potsdam train at the station on Main Street. Photo submitted by Silas Smith.

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OGDENSBURG -- The STLC Chamber of Commerce, Ogdensburg Community Office is hosting its annual city-wide garage sales on Friday, May 24; Saturday, May 25; and Sunday, May 26. These sales attract …
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Attention Town of Potsdam desidents, which includes the villages of Norwood and Potsdam. The revaluation will not be completed until 2025. As of right now GAR is just starting the data collection and …
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CANTON -- May is Lyme and tick-borne disease awareness month. St. Lawrence County legislators made the proclamation during the April 15 services committee meeting. County officials say the …
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced the "Long-term Care Workforce Support Act," a bill aimed at addressing the nationwide shortage of long-term care workers. Long-term care workers, …
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CANTON — Canton Rotary Club presented a $3,353.05 donation to the Canton Church and Community Program. Funds for the donation were made during a recent fundraiser that was held at the 1844 …
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POTSDAM — Service laterals carrying water from village mains to homes will be getting a closer look for lead in an upcoming inventory project planned by the village. The project, required …
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CANTON -- The AAA Great Battery Roundup starts on Earth Day, Monday, April 22 and runs until April 24. The event seeks to encourage motorists to bring old automotive and marine lead-acid …
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CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the 60th Annual Dairy Festival Days Friday, May 31-Saturday, June 1, to showcase an integral part of the community - the dairy …
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The family of Dennis Mackey would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of sympathy and love sent our way after Dennis passed. Every card and call meant so much to us and helped ease the …
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MASSENA —  Library patron appreciation day, New Horizon Swing Band, book and bake sale, local children’s authors and  more will be offered at Massena Public Library from April …
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CANTON — A Tupper Lake man who was incarcerated at the county jail is accused of damaging a sprinkler in the facility, according to St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies. Patrick E. …
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BRASHER -- Spring cleanup days for the town of Brasher are coming in May and residents are encouraged to stop at town hall to pick up vouchers. The vouchers will be given to property owners. …
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To the editor: Are you worried about plastic; microplastic, plastic accumulating in our waterways, in our soil, in our food, in our bodies, in our children’s bodies? I have a simple …
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POTSDAM --The first annual Crane Monster Concert will take place Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. in the Washburn Rehearsal Room at the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam (located in the Crane Main …
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Christopher Sikkens, from Potsdam, and assigned to the Company B, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, received a promotion to the rank of staff sergeant in the New York Army National Guard on …
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OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg Police Sgt. Ryan Polniak received the prestigious "Hero of the Year" award from the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) for his dedication to helping child victims. …
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Tyler Scott, of Russell, was recently inducted into the Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in recognition of high scholarly attainment at Elmira College. At the event, Kristen Aasheim '24 …
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POTSDAM -- A potentially difficult birth that could have led to a c-section was averted thanks to the actions of one nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Ashley …
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