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Horse power in Richville. Photo submitted by Sharon Dafoe.

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Results from Thursday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net: • HS softball: Wildcats Sweep; Malone, Larries, Massena, Rockets, Heuvelton Win • Boy’s lax: Potsdam Upsets …
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Here are results of the local games: Women’s lax: Dayter & Caron Combine for 14 Goals in Key NAC Win for SUNY Canton at Morrisville Women’s lax: Last Second Goal Puts …
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Results from Wednesday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net: Boy’s track: Potsdam Opens 2024 Season With Slim 119-109 Win vs. N-N Flyers Girl’s track: N-N …
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POTSDAM -- Potsdam Central High School junior Emma Fields scored her 200th varsity lacrosse career point on Monday, April 22, against the Malone Huskies. The lady Sandstoners walloped Malone 14 …
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Juvenile eagle looking for lunch over Pierrepont

This juvenile eagle was overlooking Pierrepont recently in search of its next meal. Photo submitted by Stacey Smith Tarbox.

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CANTON – The EDF Renewables 240-megawatt Rich Road solar project with 20-megawatt battery energy storage system continues its path toward reality following the recent issuance of a draft permit …
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CANTON -- The villages of Canton and Potsdam will receive grants from New York State as part of an Urban Forestry Grant Program. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on April 26 as part …
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OGDENSBURG — North Country Insurance Professionals are sponsoring a bus trip, Saturday, June 1, to The Landmark theater in Syracuse to see SIX, the musical, which tells the story of the six …
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Here are the top stories for Thursday, April 25 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Eclipse numbers lower than anticipated in Massena …
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POTSDAM -- A five-week Prenatal Yoga class will be offered on Thursdays, May 30-June 27, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Trillium in Potsdam. Designed for pregnant women who want to deepen their connection …
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Canton food pantry receives SUNY funding

A recent round of funding provided by the State University of New York is helping the college combat food insecurity and address the mental health of SUNY Canton students.  The college …

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MASSENA -- Village residents are beginning to tidy up their yards following a mild winter that has segued into a relatively wet spring but that isn't stopping them from bagging up grass clippings and …
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CANTON -- St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputies charged Raymond J. Lyman, 37, of Ogdensburg, with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (C Felony) following an investigation of …
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MASSENA -- The Massena Police Activities League is one of 70 recipients of nearly $25 million in capital grants for nonprofit human services organizations announced by Governor KathY Hochul on April …
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PARISHVILLE — Parishville-Hopkinton Central School has named dozens of students to its third marking period honor roll list. Students include: High Honors seventh graders are Hannah …
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POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome back five recent graduates for a special guitar alumni recital on Saturday, April 27 at 3 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. …
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Rebuilding at Massena Little League field

The construction of the Massena Little League concession stand and equipment building is nearly rebuilt, after a fire last August. Justin Niles, shown here, and Joe Rockhill should be finished by …

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OGDENSBURG - The Frederick Remington Art Museum has been awarded a $174,000 grant from a nearly $32 million Capital Funding grant program for non-profit arts and cultural organizations. The fund …
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POTSDAM — Leading up to Earth Day, Summit Shred ’Lab’s second annual “Community Shred Day” on April 20 was a success, benefiting the Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad. …
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POTSDAM -- Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam seniors were recently among those honored with the 2024 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Chancellor John B. King, Jr., recognized the recipients …
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MASSENA — A chicken BBQ fundraiser will be held  Saturday, May 4, starting at 1 p.m. until sold out at Massena Moose Lodge. 150 meals are available, for dine in, take out and limited …
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Goosing off in Pierrepont

A wild goose chase was photographed recently by Stacey Smith Tarbox in Pierrepont.

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POTSDAM — Drivers traveling along Waverly or Grove streets will notice a new four-way stop at the intersection of the two roads. Village DPW workers installed the new signs earlier this …
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St. Lawrence County law enforcement will participate in Operation Safe Stop, an enforcement and education campaign designed to deter drivers from illegally passing stopped school buses. Drivers …
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CANTON — Nuala Woods has been appointed as Little River Community School’s Youngers teacher, grades K-2, for 2024-2025.   She has worked at Little River as a …
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MASSENA -- Former Massena Library Director Elaine Dunne has called on the Massena town board to endorse the library's attempt to transition to a school district library. Dunne, who retired in …
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CANTON -- St. Lawrence County has extended the county's state of emergency until May 4, citing the ongoing migrant crisis. Officials say they will reassess the situation prior to the expiration …
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MORRISTOWN — Four people were arrested by county sheriff’s deputies on drug charges following a traffic stop on State Highway 37 on April 24 around 8:15 p.m. Deputies charged Dennis …
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Here are the top stories for Thursday, April 25 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Licensed mental health counselor in Potsdam awarded grant for …
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COLTON —  Colton-Pierrepont School is embarking on an innovative initiative to shape the future of its students through the "Portrait of a Graduate" project. Recognizing that academic …
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NORWOOD -- The village of Norwood DPW will flush fire hydrants Thursday night, April 25. Residents with discolored water should run the cold water tap till it clears.
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NORWOOD -- A Norwood man has been issued two traffic tickets after striking a Seaway Valley ambulance while backing out of his driveway. State police say Daniel N. Valyou, 50, was ticketed after …
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GOUVERNEUR — Two North Country residents were charged with drug possession Tuesday following a traffic stop on State Route 11 Tuesday, according to state police. Louis A. Massey Jr., 60, …
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To the Editor: I'm writing in response to two items that appeared in your 4/19-25/24 edition about Rep. Elise Stefanik. First, regarding her ghost-written piece about supporting rural …
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ALBANY -- Jillian Benedict from Hogansburg has been recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, the highest award the State University of New York bestows upon a student. …
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POTSDAM — Sophia Compeau of Potsdam was recently inducted into the Elmira College Chapter of Psi Chi during a ceremony in Cowles Hall where 15 students were recognized for their accomplishments …
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POTSDAM - For the third time this spring, SUNY Potsdam men's lacrosse player Saka Thompson (Akwesasne/Salmon River) has been named the State University of New York Athletic Conference's Defensive …
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The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …
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Backstage picks its 10 favorite summer theatrical programs where budding actors can hone their skills.
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The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …
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BestColleges reports on how inclusion and sustainability are increasingly important to prospective business students.
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