Mango the 5-months-old cat from Parishville in the Christmas tree. Photo submitted by Colleen Ayers.

Potsdam’s new village mayor, Alexandra Jacobs Wilke, left, is sworn in by the outgoing mayor, Ron Tischler at the village board meeting Dec. 4. Standing with the new mayor are her daughters Edith, …

The first real snowfall of the season fell overnight, leaving a wintry scene while walking the Munter Trail in Potsdam Monday morning. NCNow photo

Adam Jaffe sells bread to Louise and John Lisiecki during the 41st annual Jewish Food Festival at Congregation Beth El, Potsdam, Dec. 3. The festival also offered a traditional style Kosher-style …

Nearly 300 performers will fill the stage during the Crane Candlelight Concert at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music again this year. This year's performances will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 …

The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce recognized Natalie Vaverchak for her artwork for the business poster at the chamber’s annual meeting and awards banquet on Nov. 17. From the left are Rose Rivezzi …

Ten members from various St. Lawrence County Fire Departments recently completed an intensive 24-hour training program in pump operations spanning the months of October and November. Pictured above …

The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce presented the Pride in Potsdam Award to Jeffrey Bonno (center) at its annual meeting and awards banquet on Nov. 17. Pictured with Bonno are Rob Bicknell, board …

Emmett Putney (5) with the help of Hannah Worthley (16) rides Tucker Dolittle Jones at one of the Holiday Horse Camps hosted by Sunrise Stables in Potsdam. For more information on the camps, contact …

The First Presbyterian Church of Potsdam presented its first annual A. George Davis Community Service Award to Karen Easter, director of Reachout of St. Lawrence County, a free crisis hotline for …

Parishville-Hopkinton Student Council members Luke Phippen, left, and Jake Phippen ring bells for donations to the Salvation Army red kettle campaign at Price Chopper, Potsdam. NCNow photo

Wearing turkey hats at the 26th annual Hobble Gobble Prediction Walk/Run are Lindsey Carvel, left, of Gouverneur, and Heather Thrasher, of Chase Mills. They were among 240 participants who helped …

Wearing turkey hats at the 26th annual Hobble Gobble Prediction Walk/Run are Lindsey Carvel, left, of Gouverneur, and Heather Thrasher, of Chase Mills. They were among 240 participants who helped …

Long-time participants of the Hobble Gobble Prediction Walk and Run fundraiser included several Canadians. From left, Kathleen Hay of Cornwall, Ont.; Rachelle Doth of South Glengarry, Ont.; Ian Sim, …

The last glimmer of light in Potsdam recently. Photo by Stacey Smith Tarbox.

A view of Higley Flow State Park from across the river in October. Photo submitted by Kay Hassett.

Hannawa Helping Hands is now accepting signups for Thanksgiving Food baskets. The Raquette River Lions Club recently made a $850 donation to the food basket program. Above are, Raquette River Lions …

Orange, pink and purple colors shine behind the American flag this morning at Potsdam Central Schoo. Photo submitted by Patricia Gonyou.

St. Lawrence Health Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator Jennie Flanagan, RN, discusses a clinical trial drug with a COPD patient and clinical trial participant. Read story here . Submitted Photo.

A beautiful fall day at Higley Flow State Park in Colton. Photo by Kathy Connelly of South Colton.