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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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“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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In a very tight race with 51.3% of the vote, Republican Anthony Constantino has apparently won the race for New York’s 21st Congressional District over Lisbon Democrat Blake Gendebien…
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CANTON -- In a race too close to call, Democrat Pat Brady is just four votes ahead of Republican opponent Marty Blair in the race for District 12 of the St. Lawrence County legislature after all five …
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Republicans easily held onto state Assembly and Senate seats in voting on Tuesday. Incumbent GOP state Sen. Mark Walczyk (49th district, which includes western St. Lawrence County) …
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CANTON -- In a tight four-way race for St. Lawrence County Coroner, incumbenet Republican James Amo secured victory with 19,146 votes. Winning the second coroner position was Steven Cary with 16,609 …
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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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POTSDAM — 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 …
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OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg Command Performances will present “Shadows of the ’60s: A Holiday Tribute to Motown” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at George Hall Auditorium. The show blends holiday …
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MASSENA -- Massena Central School District’s Director of Special Education Amy Wells will retire Nov. 30 just months after being charged with illegally possessing a handgun. Superintendent Ron …
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OGDENSBURG – As Breeze Airways continues to add connecting flights, traffic at the Ogdensburg airport is rising.  Passenger traffic at Ogdensburg International Airport is showing …
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OGDENSBURG — Members of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Board expressed frustration over a $33,555 change order for a generator that was not included in the original plans for the …
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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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