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All smiles at the polls on Election Day in Massena

Judi Sprague, of Massena, smiles after completing her ballot on Election Day , Nov. 3, at the Meals on Wheels building. NCNow photo .

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POTSDAM—The SUNY Potsdam men's hockey team celebrates 50 years of intercollegiate hockey entering the 2026-27 campaign. The Bears open the year on this Friday against Elmira College in Maxcy Ice …
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CANTON — St. Lawrence University Intercollegiate Athletics has named Ed Pacey the first head coach of its new triathlon program, marking an exciting milestone in the expansion of Saints …
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MASSENA -- The National Professional Fishing League is slated to return to Massena September 16-18 next year, bringing with it some of the biggest names in professional bass angling.  This …
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“Within half an hour, everything was all set up. Hospice was right there; they didn’t miss a beat.” This was the response Alex*, a local caregiver of a hospice patient, gave when asked …
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CANTON — Running a business can sometimes feel like a solo effort, but it doesn’t have to be. Joining an organization like the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce connects local …
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With election results continuing to be reported, Republicans are holding onto state Assembly and Senate seats. Incumbent GOP State Sen. Mark Walczyk (49th district, which includes western St. Lawrence County …
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As voting results continue to be reported, Lisbon Democrat Blake Gendebien's lead is narrowing over Republican Anthony Constantino, CEO of Amsterdam-based Sticker Mule, in New York’s 21st Congressional District.…
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CANTON -- A four-way race for two County Coroner positions is tightly contested with Democrat James Sienkiewycz leading with 6,835, followed closely by Republican James Amo with 5,710 votes. Just a …
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CANTON -- Multiple seats are up for grabs in the St. Lawrence County legislature, with eight contested races currently playing out. In District 3, Republican incumbent Joseph Lightfoot is down 103 …
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Voting in Canton

Conrad Stuntz places his ballot in the electronic voting machine on Election Day, Nov. 3, while Kay Casey, Republican poll site coordinator, assists at the Canton Volunteer Fire Department. NCNow …

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CANTON -- Fuel costs remain high for county departments, leading legislators to approve a budget modification of nearly a quarter of a million dollars to account for the costs.  Highway …
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OGDENSBURG – Three Ogdensburg residents and a fourth person from The Bronx were arrested Monday following the execution of a search warrant on Main Street. Members of the Ogdensburg Police …
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Mother and son cast ballots

Larry Blakemore Jr. and his mother, Juanita Blakemore, voted in today's election in Waddington. Their early morning commute to Potsdam included this very important stop to the firehouse in …

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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. All lawful gun owners now required to secure all firearms in home at all times …
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AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board Appeal Panel has received an appeal challenging the adequacy of public notice for the Tribal Recall Election and Referendum held Oct. 24. …
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WADDINGTON — Lake St. Lawrence Arts will offer a series of arts and crafts workshops in November, featuring counted cross-stitch, rug finishing, weaving, needle felting and seasonal decorations. …
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OGDENSBURG — The popularity of Breeze Airways’ weekly in-person Tuesday ticket sales at Ogdensburg International Airport has led to long lines and waits of up to an hour, prompting airport …
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OSWEGATCHIE — A Hammond woman was arrested Nov. 2 on multiple felony charges following an investigation in the town of Oswegatchie, according to New York State Police. Samantha Lyn Tyo, 36, …
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Upstate Candle honored

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce gathered nearly 200 business leaders, community advocates and regional entrepreneurs for its 2026 Annual Dinner at SUNY Potsdam’s Barrington Student …

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CANTON – On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7, Canton Central School and Thespian Troupe #259 will produce the play Clue, original screenplay written by Jonathen Lynn and adapted for stage by Sandy …
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SOUTH COLTON – The Friends of Higley Flow State Park will hold their annual work day to prepare the cross-country ski and snowshoe trails for the winter season on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 …
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Breigh Steenberg of Massena, was selected as a member of the University at Buffalo Marching Band for the 2026 season. Steenberg plays the tenor saxophone. UB is New York State's flagship and the …
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The polls are now open until 9 p.m. for the public to get out and vote in a number of state, county and local contested races. The most prolific race has been for the NY-21 Congressional seat …
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LeBerge & Curtis named St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce gathered nearly 200 business leaders, community advocates and regional entrepreneurs for its 2026 Annual Dinner at SUNY Potsdam’s Barrington Student …

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CANTON — St.  Lawrence County legislators have approved raises for themselves with a split vote on the eve of Election Day. Beginning January 1, legislators will see an increase from …
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MASSENA — Two Massena residents face drug charges following a traffic stop Nov. 2, according to state police.  Matthew J. Hurlbut, 35, was charged with four counts of seventh-degree …
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POTSDAM -- A 57-year-old Potsdam man was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated Oct. 30 and arrested on assault and strangulation charges about six hours later, according  to village …
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Savannah Tracy, of Canton, was among the 116 students who filled SUNY Oneonta's sunny, quiet campus quad this summer as accepted students arriving early to learn what to expect as a new first-year …
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POTSDAM – The North Country Children’s Museum is hosting a Cat Café on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to noon. The event is held in partnership with the Potsdam Humane Society. Museum visitors …
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0112 Potsdam Rescue dispatched to a call 0207 Property Check on Park Street 0214 Property Check on Country Lane 0218 Property Check on Market Street 0610 Potsdam Rescue dispatched to a call 0817 …
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POTSDAM — A 54-year-old Potsdam man was ticketed twice early Oct. 30 for unnecessary noise after village police said he was yelling at people on Market Street. Timothy R. Smith was first …
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POTSDAM — An 18-year-old Londonderry, New Hampshire, man was ticketed early Nov. 1 for underage possession of alcohol, police said. Leo P. Sochanek was ticketed at 12:17 a.m. after an officer …
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POTSDAM — A Potsdam woman was ticketed Oct. 30 for driving with a suspended license after police stopped her on Pierrepont Avenue, according to village police. Jovanna L. Aquino, 37, was …
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MASSENA -- The National Professional Fishing League is slated to return to Massena September 16-18 next year, bringing with it some of the biggest names in professional bass angling.  This …
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POTSDAM — A 27-year-old Potsdam man was charged Oct. 30 after Potsdam police reportedly responded to a domestic call on Debra Drive. Jay McKinney was charged with second-degree assault, …
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OGDENSBURG — A Brasher Falls man was arrested Friday, Oct. 30, on a city court arrest warrant charging him with third-degree assault and fourth-degree grand larceny. Dalton Agen, 26, was …
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ROME -- Vice President JD Vance will not appear in Ogdensburg on Monday despite initial reports suggesting the VP would be in the North Country to rally support for NY-21 Republican candidate Anthony …
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LOUISVILLE -- A Massena man has died following a pedestrian-vehicle collision on Oct. 29. State police say Michael A. Tessier, 70, was struck by a vehicle driven by Aunamarie L. Shadle, age 22, of …
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POTSDAM — Hundreds of people from all over St. Lawrence County were drawn to Potsdam for trunk or treating, Thursday night, October 29. Potsdam Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Fright …
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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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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 …
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Several St. Lawrence County studernts are enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester. Brittney Hurlburt, of Lisbon, is pursuing a degree in Nursing Education; Emily Pedersen, of Massena, is pursuing a …
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POTSDAM – Three young female poets took the stage during a recent Orchestra of Northern New York concert to read poems they wrote about the United States. The poetry contest was conducted by …
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