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5 Dots to perform jazz at Canton cburch

The jazz quintet, 5 Dots, will play Friday, March 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton, 3 ½ East Main Street. 5 Dots features Hailey Hodge on vocals, John …

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CANTON— Senior Canton Central School track and field runner Salma Moumen broke the school’s record for the two-mile run at a running competition in the Bronx last weekend. Moumen ran …
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CANTON — An accountant formerly employed by Frenchie’s Chevrolet in Massena has pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny.  According to District Attorney Gary Pasqua, …
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POTSDAM — The New York Army National Guard will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new recruiting office located on the SUNY Potsdam campus, on Monday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. …
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Freedom in Potsdam

A bald eagle was recently spotted in Potsdam as the spring weather began to break. (NCN photo by Jeff Chudzinski)

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CANTON -- St. Lawrence County has received the 115th AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer from AKC Reunite, a non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States. …
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HOPKINTON – There will be a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Hopkinton Historical Group on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hopkinton Town Hall.  Includes pancakes, …
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CANTON -- With the Public Safety Complex capital projected is entering the final stages, allowing Pearl Street to be reopened. According to County Administrator Ruth Doyle, the renovation project was …
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Department of Environmental Conservation officials are closing all Region 6 seasonal access roads and associated gates due to mud season. Officials said the snowmobile trails and mud gates to …
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To the Editor: “To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally …
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Blending in at Robert Moses State Park

This owl was doing his best to blend in near Robert Moses State Park in Massena recently. Photo submitted by Jason Page.

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POTSDAM — The St. Lawrence Valley Dog Club will offer S.T.A.R. puppy beginner obedience, adult dog beginner obedience Beginner Rally, Beginner Scentwork and Canine Good Citizen Prep classes. …
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The Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) welcomes the public to take part in its upcoming hiking and outing events this spring.   For more information about a …
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OGDENSBURG -- Ogdensburg Police have arrested two city residents on multiple felonies after receiving a call that a male subject was threatening to shoot a woman at Oak Street. According to police, …
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POTSDAM — The Potsdam Village Mayor is advising residents with sticker shock who are looking at their preliminary town property tax assessment that the village’s fiscal year will be …
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Moonlight over Waterman Hill

Moonlit nights on Waterman Hill near Canton, photographed by Katherine Maestro.

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GOUVERNEUR – Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned leading pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, is marking National Poison Prevention Week (March 17-21) by reminding the public that poisoning …
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GOUVERNEUR – Registration is now underway at Gouverneur Central School District for the 2025-2026 school year. To be eligible for the 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten Program, children must be …
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To the Editor: The universe began in simplicity—an explosion of energy expanding outward, forming stars, planets, and life. Complexity has been its trajectory ever since. If humanity …
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CANTON—St. Catherine of Siena Academy will host a meat raffle April 5. The event will take place at the school, 2 Powers Street in Canton. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with games beginning at …
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Celebrating Seuss at Parishville-Hopkinton

Parishville-Hopkinton Central School recently had spirit week. Students Ailee Scovil and Isabella Deshane dressed up for Dr. Seuss Day. Submitted Photo.

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MASSENA – Alcoa Massena Operations held an International Women’s Day Luncheon on Thursday, March 13 at An Italian Affair in Massena with Alcoa employees, non-profit organizers, …
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CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau, in partnership with its Teen Ambassadors, is launching a Teen Safe Driving Initiative to address the dangers of distracted and impaired driving …
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OGDENSBURG -- An Ogdensburg man was arrested by St. Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies and charged with a felony after deputies said he showed up a the residence of a protected party. Nathan …
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To the Editor: The Trump administration’s proposal to reconsider the EPA’s endangerment finding is reckless, anti-science, and a huge step backward for climate action. This decision …
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HERMON— There will be a craft fair at the Hepburn Library of Hermon April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   The event will feature between 20 and 30 vendors, a food sale, lottery …
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Saturday
Partly Sunny then Rain/Snow
High: 49°F (10°C)
Low: 12°F (-12°C)
Sunday
Sunny
High: 32°F (0°C)
Low: 21°F (-7°C)
Monday
Rain/Snow Likely then Rain Likely
High: 42°F (5°C)
Low: 31°F (-1°C)
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CANTON -- The county Community Services Department has received funding from New York State to add two mental health court navigators to the system, but filling those roles may prove challenging. …
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CANTON – A resolution supporting the effort to lower the speed limit on part of Canton’s outer East Main Street has once again received approval from the village board. Village and town officials…
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reports that 657 bears were taken in the Northern Zone during last hunting season. Of those, 632 were taken in regular season, …
Monday, March 10
MASSENA — When voters in the Massena Central School district head to the polls on May 20 they will likely see a budget with no tax levy increase, according to district officials.  …
Monday, March 10
OGDENSBURG -- Ogdensburg City Councilor Michael Weaver has resigned from city council. Weaver's decision came as he will no longer be a city resident. On Monday City Council accepted the …
Tuesday, March 11
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CANTON – The Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton is seeking nominations for individuals who make a difference in the community through grassroots efforts in pursuit of social justice, …
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Editor’s Note: In celebration of Doctors’ Day on March 30, Rochester Regional Health’s St. Lawrence Region is highlighting Internist Nimesh Desai, MD, for living the system’s …
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Emily Wentworth, a senior psychology major at Grove City College from Potsdam, has been named to the Dean's List with Distinction for the fall 2024 semester.  Emily is a 2021 graduate of …
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