News & Info for Potsdam, Massena, Ogdensburg, Canton, Gouverneur & St. Lawrence County, NY

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:

The first day of spring is officially March 20. So far the weather in St. Lawrence County has not looked very much like spring. However, it is likely just around the corner.

What if anything, are you most looking forward to this spring?

Click here to take survey.

LAST WEEK'S QUESTION:

A number of New York State legislators are sponsoring A 2694 / S 3947, Medical Aid in Dying Act. The bill would allow qualified, terminally-ill adult residents of New York to legally obtain a prescription from their physician for medications to end their life peacefully, in a dignified way, at the place and time of their choosing.

Do you support the Medical Aid in Dying Act?

See results here.

The NCNow Survey is an unscientific poll of visitors to NorthCountryNow.com who choose to participate. Please keep comments to 150 words or fewer; all are subject to editing. Submit suggestions for future NCNow Survey questions

Step dancers in Canton

Canton St. Lawrence Steel 14U skaters win states, headed to nationals

Sendoff in Potsdam for Clarkson women's hockey team today as Golden Knights head to Final Four

Knights men's lacrosse drops 22-11 decision to Cortland State

No. 20 Saints men's lacrosse downs Bowdoin, 13-5

Saints women's lacrosse tops Cazenovia for first win

Update: Hebert trial adjourns with no verdict; deliberations resume Thursday morning

Attorneys present closing arguments in Massena murder case; jury deliberations underway

Stefanik, local notables to join in manufacturing roundtable at ACCO in O’burg Thursday

Gouverneur Central BOE responds publicly to previous voiced concerns of bullying

Police vow to continue Ogdensburg drug busts

Office of Mental Health awards $196,000 for suicide prevention in state, including in St. Lawrence County

Charles Darwin program at the next Civil War Round Table in Canton

What’s Going On: Fish dinners to be served in Massena, Pierrepont, North Lawrence, Canton, Ogdensburg; spaghetti dinner set in Waddington

Clarkson women's hockey team on their way to Frozen Four

Murder trial: Hebert says Yekel overdosed after injecting cocaine; closing arguments this afternoon

SUNY Canton to offer new two-year degree in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration in the fall

View the latest Potsdam-Canton issue of North Country This Week

SeaComm surprises members with free smoke alarms

Opinion: Legislator disappointed Potsdam councilors lack prison support

What’s Going On: BackWater Blues Band performs in Colton, ‘The Way of the Cross’ performance in Star Lake, Six Foot Midget entertains in Massena

Coast Guard Auxiliary sponsoring two drawings this weekend for free safe-boating course sessions

Concerned citizens pack O'burg school board meeting to voice opposition to proposed staff, program cuts

Big bird in Richville

Sendoff in Potsdam for Clarkson women's hockey team today as Golden Knights head to Final Four

North Country Kids Expo in Canton draws over 550 children

Classic 'Frankenstein' to be presented by Ogdensburg Command Performances March 24

Town of Fowler board hears animal control report

Opinion: Potsdam resident wonders WWJD about Canton zoning conflict?

What’s Going On: K-12 art exhibit opens at Ogdensburg Free Academy, scavenger hunt set in Massena

Deputies: Hostage negotiators used following 9-hour standoff with Hermon man who hit officer in head with shovel

Judge denies defense motion to dismiss Massena murder case

‘Dress in Blue Day’ at Ogdensburg hospital

Ice breaking underway on St. Lawrence Seaway; shipping season opens March 26

Hospice hosting 'Tastes on the River' fundraiser March 31 in Ogdensburg

NYS Association of Counties urges review of Gov. Cuomo's proposed ‘bottle bill’ expansion

Fort La Présentation Association hosts snowshoe biathlon in Ogdensburg

What’s Going On: Special arts with songs, crafts and more planned in Massena

Prosecution rests in Massena murder trial; Hebert to take the stand Weds. as sole defense witness

43rd annual Ogdensburg Expo to kick off this weekend at the Golden Dome

Hearing set on Canton Town's consideration of making elected highway superintendent position an appointed one

Cloud formations over Heuvelton

St. Lawrence County hockey fans can see and selfie with Stanley Cup when it returns to Olympic Center

SUNY Potsdam students volunteered for mucking, gutting homes in Houston for hurricane recovery efforts

Clarkson's Dr. Martinez earns tenure, promotion

SUNY Canton hosting 26th annual Gateways event for local students

Ex-girlfriend of Hebert says he confessed to killing Yekel, jury to hear recording

What’s Going On: Gardening class in Potsdam, leadership training in Potsdam, Ogdensburg history speaker in Canton

Potsdam school holding community forum for school start time change proposals

Ogdensburg woman faces meth charges following search warrant execution

What’s Going On: Free movie in O’burg, scavenger hunt in Massena, book fair in O’burg

Ban on hunting contests proposed, wouldn’t affect fishing tournaments in St. Lawrence County, rest of state

St. Mary's students perform Irish dance in Canton for St. Patrick's Day

Medical examiner testifies evidence of strangulation, assault may not have been evident on Yekel's remains

Fire destroys recently vacated home in Pope Mills, near Macomb

Potsdam could have money left over to apply to extra items in village wastewater treatment plant project

Residents object to Ogdensburg school budget cuts

Public forum planned Wednesday to discuss 2019-20 budget at Canton Central

SLC League of Women Voters alerts people to early primary party registration deadline

Opinion: Potsdam Interfaith Community condemns recent shooting in New Zealand

North Country teachers invited to 'Next Generation' science workshop in Canton

Prosecution preparing to call final witnesses in Massena murder case

What's Going On: Open mic in Potsdam, Crane jazz band concert at SUNY Potsdam, planetarium show in Potsdam

Four people receive help from Red Cross following Heuvelton fire

Ogdensburg School District considers cutting 26 jobs

Groundbreaking forensic genealogy detective headlines SUNY Canton Law Enforcement Day March 25

Town of Fowler appoints animal control officer

Learn about Ogdensburg history, Ogden family Thursday at St. Lawrence County Historical Association

DA not commenting on concerns surrounding juror’s dismissal from Massena murder trial

Utica man sent to state prison after admitting to raping Russell woman

Potsdam library auctioning Harry Potter memorabilia before ONNY Potter Spectacular concert Sunday

NCNow Survey: 80 percent of respondents support the Medical Aid in Dying Act