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Rainbow spotted over Hannawa Falls

A rainbow formed over Hannawa Falls on a recent fall night. Photo submitted by Jacquie Kuno.

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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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CANTON -- October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and while the County Information Technology Department issues an annual resolution for the legislature, officials are going a step further this year …
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POTSDAM – A Potsdam man was remanded to the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility following an investigation into a domestic complaint Oct. 8 in the Town of Potsdam. St. Lawrence County …
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POTSDAM -- Cellist Alisa Woods-Darie is inviting community members to donate original photographs for Cello Sounds of the Adirondacks, a program of music celebrating the landscapes and waters of 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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Public Health Day Oct. 29

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 celebrate public …

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I am writing to express my strong support for James R. “Jamie” Amo, Republican conservative candidate for St. Lawrence County Coroner. I have known Jamie for several years. During that time, …
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POTSDAM – The North Country Children's Museum will host Fun with Polydrons: Giant Geometry! on Saturday, Oct. 17, with two sessions; 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Using extra-large …
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CANTON -- October 25-31 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in St. Lawrence County and Public Health officials are urging county residents to join the national commitment to eliminate lead …
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MASSENA – A hunting and discharge of a firearm dispute led to the arrest of a Massena woman, reported New York State Police. On October 11, state police arrested Jade E. Lagoy, 27, for …
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MASSENA -- The Massena Volunteer Fire Department is promoting "Charge Into Fire Safety" during National Fire Prevention Week.  As part of the program, the department has issued a reminder …
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Pigging out in Potsdam

Pigs at Goodwin’s Orchard farm dine on some pumpkins. The orchard sells pumpkins, apples, baked goods, fall decor and more and is located at 37 Needham Rd. in Potsdam.

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The Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties Central Trades and Labor Council is one of nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO and are the heart of the labor movement …
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POTSDAM – An October-Feast Gourmet Soup Luncheon will be held Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Potsdam, 42 Elm St. Enjoy a $15 local soup lunch—with salad, …
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POTSDAM – It’s not often that regional audience members are treated to a virtual feast for the ears and eyes as classic novels and classic music are brought together on the stage.  The …
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MASSENA -- Job losses and a relatively flat taxable assessed value in the town of Massena is putting taxpayers under strain as the town board navigates what will likely be another difficult budget …
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Skating season now in Potsdam

Public open skating returned for the first time this fall at Pine Street Arena in Potsdam. Public skating and stick-and-puck sessions will be offered throughout the week at Pine Street Arena in …

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High school roundup of Monday games Click here for results from SectionXScoreboard.com .
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CANTON – St. Lawrence County Government and the Youth Bureau are inviting families, community organizations, local programs, businesses, and students to join in a Countywide Trunk or Treat on …
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MASSENA — St. Peter’s Outreach Ministry will conduct interviews for Christmas assistance from Oct. 19 through Nov. 25, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are …
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To the Editor: It was both shocking and enlightening to see the list of St. Lawrence County Property Foreclosure Notices printed in North Country This Week’s October 2nd edition. There were …
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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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CANTON – VFW Post 1231 Auxiliary, Gouverneur Street Canton, will host an in-house dining fish fry on Friday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. The price will be $15 per dinner. The menu will consist of …
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RUSSELL — A Canton man was charged with criminal impersonation stemming from a May 28 complaint, according to St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies.  Thomas D. Lacy, 39, was charged …
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RENSSELAER FALLS — Two kayaks overturned Tuesday morning and two people were rescued from the water, according to Rensselaer Falls Fire Department officials. Rensselaer Falls Fire and …
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POTSDAM — Registration is open for the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Annual Dinner and Business Awards, scheduled for Oct. 28 at SUNY Potsdam’s Barrington Student Union …
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Deadline for submission of election-related letters to the editor for publication in North Country This Week as well as on NorthCountryNow.com is Monday, Oct. 19.  Letters received after …
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The county’s finances have improved dramatically since the 2008 Great Recession aftershocks. According to 12 years of Board of Legislature minutes, these votes were almost all unanimous and …
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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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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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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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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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NORFOLK -- A career of service and education has led Pat Brady to seek a seat on the St. Lawrence County Legislature. Brady, who has called the North Country home his entire life, said it was his …
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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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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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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 …
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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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