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SeaComm earns Chamber Customer Service Excellence Award

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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Here are the results: Volleyball: SUNY Canton Roos Battle Oneonta in Tight Conference Showdown Volleyball: Cardinals blank Bears
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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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High school roundup of Wednesday games Click here for results from SectionXScoreboard.com.
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Here are the results: SLU Women's Soccer Falls at Union in Liberty League First Round
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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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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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MASSENA — For the sixth consecutive year, members of the Massena Rotary Club have contributed at least $1,500 toward Rotary International’s ongoing efforts to eradicate polio worldwide. Past …
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Halloween skies over Colton and Pierrepont

This photo was taken Nov. 2 in the Colton/Pierrepont area. The sky looks like it is filled with Halloween candy. Photo submitted by Rose Stone.

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To the Editor: Before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us. I’m sure you’re familiar with Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. One of my …
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POTSDAM – The Trillium Chamber Players featuring a program full of wit and  storytelling through the works of Igor Stravinsky will take place Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian …
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COLTON -- The Adirondack Mountain Club Laurentian Chapter invites the public to a Stone Valley Trail Hike on Saturday, Nov. 7. For most this is a very well-known hike. We will be doing the full …
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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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Dry weather across the state has elevated the risk of wildfires, prompting the Department of Environmental Conservation to urge St. Lawrence County residents to use extra caution with outdoor …
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Senior skaters in Massena

About a  dozen skaters exercise and socialize during the senior skating sessions held each weekday 9:00 a.m. - 9: 50 a.m. at the Massena Arena. “You can’t beat the price of $20 per month,” …

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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Constantino keeps NY-21 red as Dems win control of House and Senate; …
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CANTON – Nature's Storehouse and GardenShare are inviting customers to support the Bonus Bucks Program during the Thanksgiving season. Through Nov. 25, customers will be asked if they’d like to …
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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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Casting vote in Canton

Erin Backus finishes marking her ballot on Election Day, Nov. 3, while her daughter, Rory Backus, observes the voting process at the Canton Fire Department. Read about election results on NCNow. NCNow photo

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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. There will be …
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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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To the Editor: I am truly humbled, honored, and deeply grateful for the trust and confidence the citizens of the City of Ogdensburg have placed in me by electing me to continue serving on the …
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POTSDAM — 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 …
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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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PARISHVILLE – By Nov. 6, Brookfield Renewable N.A. is scheduled to commence with a drawdown at the Allens Falls hydropower facility in Parishville. For the duration of the winter season the …
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NORWOOD — The Norwood American Legion, 10 Maple St., will host a craft show from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Food will be served Saturday, and a silent …
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Bruce F. Beggs, 75, Norfolk, was ticketed for Speed in School Zone (32 mph in 15 mph zone) on Nov. 3 at 8:33 a.m. on Clinton Street The ticket is returnable in Potsdam Town Court on Nov. 18. …
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OGDENSBURG — An Ogdensburg man was charged stemming from a dog complaint on Washington Street Nov. 2, according to city police.  Jared Casey, 49, was cited for having an unlicensed dog …
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OGDENSBURG — An Ogdensburg woman was charged with criminal mischief following a larceny investigation Nov. 3, according to city police.  Carleigh E. Vasavada, 24, was charged with …
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OGDENSBURG — An Ogdensburg woman was cited for speed in zone on Park Street Nov. 23 according to city police.  Rachael Johnson, 40, was issued a ticket for the above charge at 7:33 a.m., …
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FOWLER — A Richville resident was charged stemming from a sexual offense complaint made to state police Nov. 3.  Navaeh R. Facey, 19, was cited for forcible touching at 11:54 a.m. and …
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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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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in New York opened for regular benefits Monday, Nov. 2. St. Lawrence County residents can call (315) 379-2303 to receive an application.   The …
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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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MASSENA — The Massena Senior Citizens organization has announced its schedule of activities, dances and other events for November. Regular activities include shuffleboard Tuesdays at 1 p.m., …
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OGDENSBURG -- Ogdensburg Free Academy Faculty, Staff, and Students in grades 7-12 will participate in an Early Dismissal Procedure Drill on Tuesday, Nov. 24.   Students will evacuate …
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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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Low: 41°F (5°C)
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Low: 36°F (3°C)
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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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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 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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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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A new federal housing effort has directed the Government Accountability Office to study a formal income definition for the middle class, roughly 80 to 120 percent of area median income, and to …
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The question heard most often in Palm Beach County this year is whether the housing market is crashing. The numbers point somewhere else: two markets operating in the same zip codes, moving at …
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Austin’s residential real estate market has long been associated with tech-driven demand. But in 2026, the buyer pool powering the city’s housing activity looks different than it did even two …
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The 2-1 buydown was supposed to be a bridge. Buyers who locked in mortgages two to three years ago at rates near 7% used the program to ease into ownership, paying two percentage points less in year …
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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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POTSDAM  – Hayden Spoor of Potsdam was awarded the "Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable N.A.” at the Potsdam High School Senior Awards Night. The $1,000 …
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