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Potsdam busy bees

These bees are staying busy even as cooler weather has moved into the North Country.  North Country Now photo taken in Potsdam. 

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Click here for results from SectionXScoreboard.com . Girls soccer: Salmon River,  B-M, Gouverneur,  Chateaugay, H-D  victorious; Boy's Soccer: Hammond,  H-D, E-K, Canton, …
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Here are the results: Men's Hockey • Knights Rally From Two Goal Deficit to Beat UMass Lowell, 3-2 • Fisher Nets First as a Saint, Thoreson Adds Two Points in the Skating Saints' …
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CANTON — The SUNY Canton men's soccer team will host its annual Fall ID Clinic on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for prospective student-athletes in grades nine through 12, as well as …
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Here are the results: Women’s hockey: Saints Set Attendance Record; Clarkson Claims School Day Victory Women’s hockey: Knights Blank SLU 4-0 in First Meeting of 2026-27
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Friday, September 11
SUNY Canton earned several prestigious rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges publication and Washington Monthly’s Top 100 U.S. Rural Colleges list. U.S. News placed …
Thursday, October 1
Did you know October is both St. Lawrence County History Month and New York State History Month? It’s a time to recognize the people, places and stories that have shaped our region and those …
Friday, September 25
For most of her life, Jacqueline Grainger could see Clarkson University simply by looking around her hometown. Raised in Potsdam, Grainger grew up surrounded by people with connections to the …
Friday, September 25
Dr. Sandra McCloy, a pillar of the St. Lawrence County community, is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. Her legacy will endure as multiple generations …
Thursday, September 17
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CANTON — Allan Robinson says his military service, work with a member of Congress and experience serving local residents have shaped his approach to government, with a focus on leadership, …
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NORFOLK -- For Marty Blair, public office is an opportunity to help his community while taking the opportunity to advocate for the less fortunate. “A lot of people are hurting right now. The cost …
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CANTON – VFW Post 1231 Auxiliary is sponsoring essay contests available for school students. The 2026-2027 theme is “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.” The Patriot’s Pen contest is …
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New jerseys for Lisbon Town Rec soccer team

North Country Savings Bank outfitted Lisbon Town Recreation’s 5/6 NCSB soccer team with brand new jerseys this year. The team enjoyed a successful season under coach Jim McNeil and assistant …

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I write to urge St. Lawrence County District 3 voters to  vote for Adam Jarrett on Election Day. I’ve come to know Adam well over the past year, and I have learned that he is smart, hard …
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POTSDAM — The Dorothy Day Cafe will offer a free community meal from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, i n the St. Mary’s of Potsdam community room. The meal will include bratwurst, sides, …
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MADRID – Paula Sturge, the Democratic candidate for St. Lawrence County Legislature in District 8, is bringing a background in accounting, higher education, health care and community service to her …
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St. Lawrence County will see sunny skies and temperatures near 60 degrees today before clouds increase Sunday, with showers expected Sunday night and continuing into Tuesday, according to the …
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League of Women register new voters at the Canton Farmers Market

League of Women members Lisa Ames, left, and Sue Klein work to register new voters at the Canton Farmers Market Oct. 9. Registration forms to vote need to be received by Oct. 24 at the Board of …

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Fall foliage is nearing or reaching peak conditions across parts of St. Lawrence and Franklin counties, with some areas already past their seasonal best, according to the latest I LOVE NY Fall …
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My family and I have known St. Lawrence County Legislator Rita Curran for many years. She is an exceptional legislator who is doing an exceptional job representing the residents of District 15. …
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Step inside the artistic process this fall.  SLC Arts and the arts community of the North Country have announced the 39th annual Artists’ Studio Tour, where community members are invited …
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MASSENA -- A Massena resident is threatening to file a class action lawsuit against the town of Massena and Massena Town Board if a planned expansion by Bitcoin miner NYDIG moves forward.  …
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GOUVERNEUR — A Gouverneur man has been arrested by State Police for possessing and promoting child pornography following a recent investigation involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and …
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Nature’s Storehouse adds café in Canton

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Oct. 6 for Nature’s Café at Nature’s Storehouse, 19-21 Main St. Owners Clark and Yen Maine, the fifth owners since the store …

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POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam will launch the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the college's history during a weeklong series of events Oct. 19-24. The public launch of “Deeply Rooted, …
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To the Editor: For more than fifty years as our friend and former colleague, Ginger Storey-Welch has demonstrated a wise, compassionate, and tireless approach to listening carefully and solving …
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WEST STOCKHOLM – There will be an informational meeting on the budget hearing for the West Stockholm Fire District on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. at the fire station.
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OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg residents are being asked to weigh in on how the city should invest $9.7 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding. The Local Planning Committee is …
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Doggedly shopping for deals at Potsdam Farmer's Market

Ferdinand, a Great Pyrenees, was a big attraction at the Potsdam Farmers’ Market Saturday. His owners, from Colton, said their dog is a big hit with children also. NCNow photo

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OGDENSBURG — The City of Ogdensburg’s annual home Halloween decorating competition is inviting residents to show off their spookiest and most creative displays. The competition is open to …
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OSWEGATCHIE — An Ogdensburg resident was charged with driving while intoxicated Oct. 10, according to state police. Tseko Tsekov Vachev, 55, was charged with first-offense DWI at 12:56 a.m., …
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CANTON – The SUNY Canton College Council is seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished Citizen Award. Since 1976, the council has given this prestigious award in recognition of …
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To the Editor: On Sept. 30 I retired from my work with Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley. I was part of the original team that began services for the terminally ill in the …
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Goodwin's Orchard is a family-run business located at 37 Needham Rd in Potsdam. They sell apples, pumpkins, fall decor and have a corn maze for families to enjoy. Above, some pigs on the farm enjoy …
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OGDENSBURG — The Vocations Committee for the Catholic churches of Ogdensburg, Heuvelton and Lisbon will host a trivia night Jan. 8 to raise money for seminarians in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. …
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POTSDAM — The Village of Potsdam will celebrate the completion of its Downtown Revitalization Initiative Streetscape and Riverwalk projects with a community ribbon cutting and celebration on …
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I have owned property in St. Lawrence County for decades and Joe Lightfoot has been my district's representative for 16 years. I am now fully convinced that we need fresh ideas and more visionary …
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CANTON — Fire prevention activities are underway throughout Canton this week, with local firefighters visiting schools, housing communities and college campuses to promote fire safety, according to …
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To the Editor: Both Canton and Potsdam are researching data centers to create or enforce data center moratoriums. However, on July 14 th , Governor Hochul, after a personal visit to the Midwest …
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3-Day Forecast
Sunday
Increasing Clouds
High: 68°F (20°C)
Low: 48°F (9°C)
Columbus Day
Mostly Cloudy
High: 65°F (18°C)
Low: 46°F (8°C)
Tuesday
Showers
High: 54°F (12°C)
Low: 43°F (6°C)
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
MASSENA -- Budget season is underway and the town of Massena is staring down a double digit tax rate increase, with residents in the village possibly seeing a 14% increase, while residents outside of …
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Despite an October 5 executive order by President Donald Trump, drivers, farmers and businesses cannot run red dyed diesel in on-road vehicles in New York State, according to Assemblyman Scott …
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CANTON — The Village of Canton is facing a significant increase in the cost of employee health insurance, with the village's healthcare costs set to rise by 14.5%. Mayor Michael Dalton …
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OGDENSBURG — A 32-year-old Lisbon woman was arrested Sunday following a personal injury motor vehicle accident, according to Ogdensburg police. Kyrie J. Mitchell was charged with first-degree …
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  POTSDAM — The village DPW is taking the opportunity to replace any rusty or worn out curb shutoff boxes during the restarted lead lateral survey of village residents. Village DPW …
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A soldier in the New York Army National Guard from Ogdensburg was recently promoted in recognition of his capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Cole Samarco, assigned to Alpha …
Monday, October 5
In just three seasons, Murphy (Newman) Liggio '17 established herself as one of the most talented women's lacrosse players SUNY Potsdam has ever had.  Growing up just South on Route 11 in …
Sunday, October 4
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam All-American Saka Thompson '26 (Akwesasne, N.Y./Salmon River) has been selected in the first round of the 2026 National Lacrosse League Draft. Thompson was taken 13th overall …
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Airman First Class Brookie C. Danussi , daughter of Tara and Joe Danussi, has been awarded the Air and Space Achievement Medal with “C” Device for outstanding achievement under combat conditions …
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