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Potsdam Rotary awards Vocational Excellence Award

Brittney Gibson is the September recipient of the Potsdam Rotary Club’s “Rev. William R. and Crystal E. Cuthbert Vocational Excellence Award, sponsored by Brookfield Renewable N.A.” From the …

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CANTON — As part of a continued television partnership with SNY, ECAC Hockey announced today that 28 league contests will be broadcast on the regional sports network during the 2026-27 season. …
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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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SUNY Canton is launching a transfer student scholarship in celebration of National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 19-23. The annual campaign is designed to encourage colleges across the nation to …
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LISBON -- Democratic NY-21 candidate Blake Gendebien has conceded the race against Republican Anthony Constantino three days after Election Day.  Though Constantino claimed victory Tuesday …
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CANTON -- St. Lawrence County will recognize December 1 as World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.  County officials say the day is a remembrance to …
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CANTON -- A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the Gouverneur area, county officials confirmed. Officials said the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory has notified the St. …
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Memorable catch in Madrid

One North Country fisherman reeled in a memorable catch Oct. 26. Sean Tiernan of Lisbon, New York, had an exciting start to his day when he reeled in an impressive 34-inch salmon while fishing in …

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GOUVERNEUR — St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES is celebrating a state-level honor awarded to Clara Cummings, human resources director at Empire State Mines, who received the 2026 Association of Career and …
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POTSDAM – A new podcast celebrating the rich visual arts scene across St. Lawrence County is launching this month. The project features in-depth interviews with local artists, exploring their …
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GOUVERNEUR – St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES is celebrating a state-level honor awarded to Clara Cummings, human resources director at Empire State Mines, who received the 2026 Association of Career & …
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POTSDAM -- The village board of trustees voted to accept a grant to help foot the bill for the upcoming First Night event, approved equipment purchases including a new backhoe, and agreed to submit …
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Flyers visit Applewood Orchard

The SOAR Flyers from Norwood-Norfolk Central braved a cold and windy, but sunny school day at the Applewood Orchard. in Rensselaer Falls. Students enjoyed a hayride, tasted apples and took some home, …

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AKWESASNE — The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe will host a budget presentation for tribal members Nov. 18 as part of its annual budget process. The presentation is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the …
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POTSDAM — Eighteen people participated in a historic masonry reconstruction workshop at Bayside Cemetery in Potsdam this summer. Sponsored by Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), the …
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COLTON — A free, 7-mile community hike Nov. 7 will explore the waterfalls, rock formations and industrial history of Stone Valley along the Raquette River. Dana Chudzinski of the Laurentian …
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POTSDAM – A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Warren Briggs, USA Luge, will be held Monday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Potsdam Elks Lodge. Eat in or take out; the cost is $15.
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Potsdam High School visits Wild Center

Potsdam High School art students in Mrs. Garland’s Sculpture and Digital Photography class visited The Wild Center in Tupper Lake Oct. 16 to explore the Thomas Dambo troll exhibit before it left

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POTSDAM -- The village of Potsdam is seeking a new legal firm to represent the municipality and advise on various matters.  According to Village Administrator Isabelle Gates-Shult, the …
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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Canton village board approves personnel items, trainings, pay increases, …
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CANTON — St. Lawrence County business leaders and employers are invited to explore local technical centers and workforce development programs during a weeklong series of informational sessions and …
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Jefferson Community College (JCC) student Kimberly S. Searles, of Potsdam, has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, joining 200 students nationwide recognized for their academic achievement and …
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CANTON -- The Craft and Vendor Fair to benefit the Canton Booster Club will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Canton Central School, 99 State St.  Admittance is free.  …
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Concert nets $8,000 for North Country Children’s Museum

A sold-out benefit concert for the North Country Children’s Museum raised $8,000 for the museum’s educational and financial assistance programs. The concert was held Oct. 24 at the home of Crane …

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CANTON -- November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and county officials are encouraging the public to get tested.  A chronic health condition characterized by elevated levels of blood …
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View unofficial vote totals for each county in the 21st Congressional District, 45th and 49th state Senate districts, and 117th state Assembly District...
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RUSSELL — A Russell man was charged with felony driving while intoxicated stemming from a traffic stop Oct. 31, according to village police.  Michael R. White, 50, was charged with …
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To the Editor At its October 21st meeting, the Colton Town Board adopted a Climate Emergency resolution that calls upon the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to …
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RICHVILLE — State police said they charged a 48-year-old Richville resident following an investigation into an alleged domestic dispute. Troopers reportedly responded to Main Street at  …
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CANTON -- The Village of Canton board of trustees and mayor approved several personnel related issues recently, including approving training, salary changes, appointments and agreeing to search for a …
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OGDENSBURG – Each year United Helpers holds its employee recognition luncheon to honor staff hitting milestones in their tenure with the organization. This year that luncheon expanded to also …
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CANTON — As part of a continued television partnership with SNY, ECAC Hockey announced today that 28 league contests will be broadcast on the regional sports network during the 2026-27 season. …
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POTSDAM – Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla will bring her acclaimed tribute to legendary musician Leonard Cohen to SUNY Potsdam's Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7, …
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Landree Kenyon, of Hammond, received funding from the Red Dragon Internship Support Fund to help defray the expenses of their SUNY Oneonta Women's Basketball internship in the fall 2026 …
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COLTON — A free NYS Snowmobile Safety Course will be offered Nov.  7 f rom 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Colton Fire Hall for ages 10 and up. Basic trail riding skills, basic survivor skills, …
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OGDENSBURG  – James LaFave will keep his seat on city council after besting write-in opponent Shannon Furgison-Thornhill. In a letter to North Country This Week LaFave thanked Ogdensburg …
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Showers will move through St. Lawrence County on Thursday, with rain chances through the weekend as temperatures drop, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Showers will be widespread …
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OGDENSBURG  – James LaFave will keep his seat on city council after besting write-in opponent Shannon Furgison-Thornhill. In a letter to North Country This Week LaFave thanked Ogdensburg …
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Republican Anthony Constantino defeated Democrat Blake Gendebien in New York’s 21st Congressional District, securing a Republican hold on a seat that has been held by the party for much of the past …
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The St. Lawrence County District 12 race remains too close to call. With unofficial early results in Democrat Patrick Brady leads Republican Marty Blair by four votes, but not all votes are …
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LISBON — In the waning hours of election night NY-21 Congressional candidate Blake Gendebien thanked supporters, offered respect to his opponent and said the fight for the North Country isn’t …
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State lawmakers have taken additional steps to expand firearm laws in the state, including new safe storage legislation that will require all firearms to be locked at all times.  The news …
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OGDENSBURG – Two longtime employees of United Helpers who began their careers as direct support professionals (DSP) were recently honored for excelling in new roles they took on as they moved up …
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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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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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Taline Almasian, of Massena, is among the 100 SUNY Oneonta students participating in the third class of Empire State Service Corps (ESSC) members during the 2026-2027 academic year.  …
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