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Classic cars at Trinity Church

Trinity Church held its  third classic car show to benefit its Sandstone Restoration fund Saturday, Oct. 10, in front of the church’s front lawn at 8 Maple St., Potsdam. NCNow photo

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BRASHER — The 27th annual Hall of Fame Weekend for St. Lawrence Central will be held Oct. 16-17, with the induction ceremony scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in the auditorium. …
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CANTON — The SUNY Canton women's soccer team will be hosting its Fall ID Clinic on Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.for prospective student-athletes in grades 9-12, as well as those …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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OGDENSBURG — City Manager Fonda Chronis is proposing a 2027 budget that would increase the city’s property tax levy by 3.82%, lower residential water and sewer rates and maintain current city …
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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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OGDENSBURG — Following a successful inaugural year, the Ogdensburg History Museum is launching the second year of "Maple City Explorers," a monthly interactive program designed specifically for the …
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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Partners celebrate Canton Midtown Plaza project advancements with Oct. 15 event …
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Slideshow: Pumpkin patch party

MADRID — Hundreds were drawn to the Annual Pumpkin Patch Party at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum  on Saturday, October 10. Children and their parents enjoyed …

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To the Editor: I met Ginger Storey-Welch 45 years ago when she showed up at the construction site for our house and asked if she could be of help – then she picked up a hammer and did. She and …
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OGDENSBURG — The 8th Annual Ogdensburg Trunk or Treat at the corner of Washington and State Street, Ogdensburg, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6-8 p.m. Wear your best costume and be ready for lots of …
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CANTON – The Canton First Presbyterian Church on the Park will be holding their annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured will be unique handcrafted items, …
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OGDENSBURG — City residents can have their say about Ogdensburg’s plan  to sell part of the former Diamond National property to a Potsdam contractor that wants to build a boat repair and …
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BRASHER FALLS -- The Tri-Town Rescue Squad is seeking volunteers to bolster the ranks.  The squad said more than anything emergency services need volunteers.  No experience is …
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Slideshow: Polka, cider, donuts

MASSENA — Polka music, as well as country and rock, filled the air as Fritz’s Polk Band played an eclectic mix of genres during Kaneb Orchards’ Octoberfest Sunday, October 11. The …

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LISBON — The St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m. at the Lisbon Town Hall,  6963 Country Route 10. The meeting is open to …
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POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam's Public Health Program will host its fourth annual Public Health Day on Thursday, Oct. 29, as the College welcomes guests and partners at non-profit organizations to …
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  Words matter. There is an old-fashioned word that we don’t hear much lately – “magnanimity.”   It means putting a higher good above personal interest.   Sounds …
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CANTON — The SUNY Canton women's soccer team will be hosting its Fall ID Clinic on Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.for prospective student-athletes in grades 9-12, as well as those …
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New healthcare programs at SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton is launching a new program for students interested in health care, allied health, or animal care careers, and who may also be interested in continuing their education. The college will …

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OGDENSBURG — An Ogdensburg resident is calling on City Council to reconsider renewing City Manager Fonda Chronis’ contract and is launching a petition urging the city to conduct a new search for …
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NORFOLK — Restoration of the historic cobblestone arch at Hale Cemetery is tentatively scheduled to begin in fall 2026, with work expected to be completed by the end of the year, according to the …
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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: That "crazy season" is here again. Yup, it's election time once more. A time when the airwaves are saturated by attack ads calling the other side "dirty scoundrels," "filthy …
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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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BRASHER — The 27th annual Hall of Fame Weekend for St. Lawrence Central will be held Oct. 16-17, with the induction ceremony scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in the auditorium. …
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‘I snapped this beautiful photo of the fog this morning from my home on Waterman Hill,’ said photographer Nellie Lucas.
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POTSDAM -- Festival of Lights campaign culmination, sponsored by LoKo Arts, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, Academic Quad, SUNY Potsdsam. Drone show begins at 8 p.m. The Quad will be …
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MADRID — Hundreds were drawn to the Annual Pumpkin Patch Party at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, Saturday,  October 10. Children and their parents enjoyed selecting …
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CANTON -- Vecino Group, the Village of Canton and SUNY Canton will mark the demolition phase of the Midtown Plaza redevelopment, a planned mixed-use project that will bring new housing and SUNY …
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POTSDAM —Parent/tot, Stick/puck and Public open skating are being held Columbus Day, Oct. 12, at Pine St. Arena. Parent/tot skating will be held 9-10 a.m. Cost is $3. Stick/Puck will be held …
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PIERREPONT -- The Pierrepont Volunteer fire department is encouraging residents to inspect and clean chimneys before using wood stoves and to service furnaces before cold weather sets in.  …
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WADDINGTON – Trivia Night will be held Friday, Oct. 16 , at the American Legion Post 420 on Fenton St. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Entry fee is $50 per team, up to …
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CANTON — Ginger Storey-Welch says her decision to run for St. Lawrence County Legislature grew out of the death of a Piercefield man who, she believes, did not get the support he needed from county …
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CANTON — St. Lawrence County District 7 Legislator Rick Perkins is seeking re-election, pointing to his experience in county government, improved county finances and investments in infrastructure …
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CANTON — Community members, local officials, and regional partners gathered in Canton on Friday, Sept. 18, as Planned Parenthood of the North Country co-hosted an open house and official St. …
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In a political world where politicians can sometimes seem to be everywhere you look, this time of year is hallmarked; the closer we get to Nov. 3 the more intense it all becomes.  I want to …
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Low: 43°F (6°C)
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High: 57°F (14°C)
Low: 38°F (4°C)
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High: 55°F (12°C)
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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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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