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'Queen of Hearts' honored by United Helpers

In “Wonderland,” the Queen of Hearts may be evil, but at United Helpers our Queen of Hearts is anything but. Joyce Simmons of Morristown was honored for 52 years of service at this year’s …

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POTSDAM — The SUNY Potsdam women’s hockey team reached the SUNYAC playoffs last season. The Bears enter 2026-27 with an entirely new coaching staff and several new players. They face their first …
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Here are the results: Women’s soccer: Manganello Strikes, Murphy Stands Tall in the SLU Saints' Key 1-0 Win Over Ithaca
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Special Features
Friday, September 11
SUNY Canton earned several prestigious rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges publication and Washington Monthly’s Top 100 U.S. Rural Colleges list. U.S. News placed …
Thursday, October 1
Did you know October is both St. Lawrence County History Month and New York State History Month? It’s a time to recognize the people, places and stories that have shaped our region and those …
Friday, September 25
For most of her life, Jacqueline Grainger could see Clarkson University simply by looking around her hometown. Raised in Potsdam, Grainger grew up surrounded by people with connections to the …
Friday, September 25
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OGDENSBURG, — Vehicle crossings at the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge increased in September compared with the same month last year, but traffic remains well below pre-pandemic levels, …
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 St. Lawrence County residents can help protect New York's bat populations this fall by avoiding caves and mines where the animals gather to hibernate, according to the Department of …
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AKWESASNE — The Mohawk community's annual Community Food Box Distribution is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. until all boxes are distributed at the Ionkwakiohkwaró Tribal …
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Satterlee Hall sports fall colors

Ivy blankets a building on the SUNY Potsdam campus on Oct. 23, 2026. ‘I was walking through SUNY Potsdam with a friend. I walk through SUNY Potsdam all the time; on that afternoon, the ivy and …

Yesterday at 1:07 PM
On Sept. 26 and 27, the Norwood Model Railroad Club held its 17th Annual Model Train, Toy, and Collectable Expo in the Massena Arena.   It continues to be a very successful event. …
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NORWOOD — A Veterans Affairs mobile clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Norwood American Legion, 10 Maple St.
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CANTON — On-site battery storage banks will not be part of the 1500-acre Rich Road solar project, at least for now. Canton Town Supervisor Jim Smith also verified that payment-in-lieu-of-taxes …
Yesterday at 1:22 PM
MASSENA — The Massena Public Library has been awarded $617,738 through the New York State Aid for Library Construction program to support its Warm Hearts, Warm Library boiler replacement project. …
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POTSDAM – Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley will be holding a free six-week grief support group in Potsdam called Navigating Grief Together. This group is for adults who are grieving any type of loss. …
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Potsdam Fright Night returns tonight

The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce to host Fright Night tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Potsdam. The free family event will bring together 66 participating businesses and organizations, with …

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I went to my first ever drone show and it did not disappoint. It was incredible!  The event took place at SUNY Potsdam drawing a large crowd of people of all ages. Not only is it …
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NORWOOD — The Norwood American Legion, 10 Maple St., will hold an Election Day chicken and biscuit dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. The dinner will be available for takeout only, with …
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POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam celebrated the opening of its new WISER Botanical Garden on Oct. 23, recognizing a gift of more than $550,000 from alumni supporters Bob Wagner and Wendy Lee Wagner that …
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CANTON — St. Lawrence County will host a countywide Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 30, giving families an opportunity to enjoy Halloween activities and meet local departments and organizations. …
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Massena girls soccer advance after securing Section X Class A title along with Franklin Free Academy

Massena Central School girls’ soccer captured the Section X Class A girls soccer championship along with  over co-champions at Franklin Free Academy. Massena will advance  thanks to a …

Yesterday at 6:30 AM
MADRID — One North Country fisherman reeled in a memorable catch Monday morning Oct. 26. Sean Tiernan of Lisbon, New York, had an exciting start to his day when he reeled in an impressive …
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POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam Counselor April Fullerton was recently recognized with the Basic Needs Champion Award at the SUNY Basic Needs Summit, held on Sept. 24. The Basic Needs Champion Award …
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PARISHVILLE — A new firefighting course at Parishville-Hopkinton Central School is giving students hands-on learning opportunities while introducing them to a critical need in St. Lawrence County. …
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POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam is expanding its Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program, which provides academic, financial and personal support to help students stay on track and graduate on …
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‘Trail of Treats’ event held at Edwards-Knox

Gavin and Garrett Bice posing with the Cougar mascot at the ‘Trail of Treats’ event held at Edwards-Knox Central School Oct. 24. Photo submitted by Brandi Bice.

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STOCKHOLM — A Winthrop man was charged following an alleged domestic dispute Oct. 28, according to state police.  Jeffrey J. Mattison-Santana, 26, was charged with acting in a manner …
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BRASHER — An Ogdensburg man was charged with unlicensed operation stemming from a traffic stop Oct. 28, according to state police.  Ronald B. Redmond, 56, was charged with third-degree …
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On behalf of the West Stockholm Methodist Church, we would like to thank everyone in the immediate and surrounding community for their continued support through our dinners, basement and food …
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CANTON — The Village of Canton Housing Authority will meet at 5 p.m. Nov. 17 in the board room at 35 Riverside Drive.
Yesterday at 6:23 AM
POTSDAM — The SUNY Potsdam men's and women's volleyball program will host a skills and ID clinic for boys and girls ages 12-18 on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1-4 p.m. Bears men's and women's head coach …
Yesterday at 6:22 AM
WADDINGTON — Waddington United Methodist Church will host a chicken and biscuit dinner on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, beginning at 4 p.m. The menu will include chicken and biscuits with …
Yesterday at 6:21 AM
MASSENA -- The town of Massena has secured the services of Hancock Estabrook LLP from Syracuse to assist the town as they navigate data center regulations and site plan reviews, but some residents …
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NORFOLK -- Two are vying for the Norfolk Town Justice seat. Republican and Conservative Parties candidate Derek Stevenson is seeking reelection, but facing a challenge from Democrat Rachael …
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A Brushton woman and a Michigan man have been identified in a double fatal in the Town of Moira, reported New York State police Wednesday. At a residence on South Woods Road in the town of …
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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. SLC legislators vote to advance pay raise resolution in split vote  …
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POTSDAM – Brittney Gibson of Potsdam Central School District, a student in the Health Careers program at the Seaway Career & Technical Education Center, is the September recipient of the …
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PARISHVILLE — The Parishville AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 265 will host a turkey dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the AMVETS Hall, 25 Rutman Road. The dinner will include turkey, …
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North Country This Week has been unable to verify reports that Vice President J.D. Vance is coming to Ogdensburg Monday. Initial rumors shared with the paper said Vance would be flying into the …
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POTSDAM – SUNY Potsdam officially kicked off its Deeply Rooted, Future Focused Campaign Saturday, Oct. 24 with a celebration of a major fundraising milestone and a Festival of Lights.  …
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3-Day Forecast
Saturday
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High: 49°F (10°C)
Low: 28°F (-2°C)
Sunday
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High: 57°F (14°C)
Low: 43°F (6°C)
Monday
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High: 60°F (15°C)
Low: 44°F (6°C)
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
POTSDAM — A large crowd turned out Saturday night for SUNY Potsdam’s LoKo Arts Festival of Lights, which featured illuminated art, live music and a drone show on campus. The event featured …
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MASSENA -- Massena town and village officials are soliciting feedback from the public as discussions continue regarding a potential trail through Massena.  A feasibility survey is now live …
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POTSDAM — The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce will host Fright Night on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Potsdam. The free family event will bring together 66 participating businesses …
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MASSENA -- Liberty Utilities gas rates are scheduled to increase November 1 after officials formally filed documentation with the Public Service Commission on October 1.  The filing comes …
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POTSDAM – The State University of New York at Potsdam has secured $40,146,432 in gifts and commitments toward its most ambitious fundraising campaign in College history, bringing the institution …
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To the Editor: Recently, I was curious when I saw a local course advertised called “So You Want to Hike? An Introduction to Hiking,” offered for a whopping $100. Then I came across your …
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Melinda Countryman, a real estate agent serving Black Lake, has been recognized with the Aqua Award at Lake Homes Realty’s 14th Annual National Agent Summit.   The Aqua Award is …
Friday, October 16
OGDENSBURG — An Ogdensburg Free Academy history teacher and former Canadian nuclear weapons specialist has published a book exploring lesser-known stories from the history of nuclear weapons and …
Thursday, October 15
A soldier in the New York Army National Guard from Ogdensburg was recently promoted in recognition of his capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Cole Samarco, assigned to Alpha …
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