Wed., May. 31, 2023 • St. Lawrence County, NY

Swimming siblings in Norwood

Louisville siblings Jackson and Emma Jessmer brave the cold water at Norwood Beach during its season opener on Memorial Day weekend. NCNow photo.

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THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:

With the official start of summer just around the corner, some St. Lawrence County residents have ventured out to enjoy the many campgrounds in the North Country.

Do you plan to camp in St. Lawrence County this summer?

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LAST WEEK'S QUESTION:

A number of towns in St. Lawrence County will host Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and observances this year. Do you plan to attend local Memorial Day activities?

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State lawmakers pass law expanding reproductive health care access for SLC residents

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Memorial Cup awarded for 31st time at the Mohawk International Raceway

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Opinion: Potsdam Police Benevolent Association backs Engle for sheriff

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Heuvelton Amvets hosting karaoke night June 2

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Massena Central hires Canton superintendent Ron Burke

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New docks in Waddington

A ribbon cutting for Waddington’s new docks with a capacity for up to 64 vessels was held Friday, May 26. From left: NYPA Regional Manager of NNY Bryant Bullard, Director of Division of Planning for Dept. of State Stephanie Wojtowicz, Waddington Village Board Trustee Olivia Martin, past mayor Janet Otto-Cassada, Mayor Mike Zagrobelny, Assemblyman Scott Gray, Deputy Town Supervisor Travis McKnight, and Assemblyman Daniel Stec. For more, view earlier story. NCNow photo

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New bioengineering research tract offered at Clarkson in Potsdam

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Two St. Lawrence County students earn degrees at Nazareth College

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Swim lessons, adult swim in Ogdensburg

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Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild organizing self-guided garden tour

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Several former members of Madrid-based Christian Fellowship Center continue push for CARE Act

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Ogdensburg man faces felony sexual abuse charges

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NCNow Survey: 50% of respondents did not plan to attend Memorial Day activities

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Flutes galore at Potsdam parade

Communities throughout St. Lawrence County observed Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies Monday. Here, flute players led the Potsdam High School Band as the first Potsdam Memorial Day parade in four years marched down Garden Street. NCNow photo.

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Deadline Monday to attend Potsdam Rotary Club dinner

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Ogdensburg Chamber's Car-B-Que event set Saturday

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Cornhole tournament to benefit candidate for sheriff Engle June 10

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Opinion: South Colton man writes poem about our Grand Old Flag

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Village officials to consider fence barriers where student jumped off Potsdam bridge

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St. Lawrence Health recognizes three registered nurses for distinguished service

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New Seaway chief visits Massena to unveil new tug

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Ogdensburg’s Sherman Inn once again earns Travelers’ Choice award

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Salute to the ultimate sacrifice in Canton

Randy Burke, past commander of Edward C. Seymour Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1231, Canton, salutes in respect of those men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony in the village park. Photo by Two Guys and a Camera.

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Free screening of Chase the Dragon, addiction talk planned June 1 in Massena

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Adirondack Mountain Club hosting weekly walks on Clarkson Munter Trails in June

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Long-time Potsdam mayor will not seek re-election in November; village clerk expected to retire

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Watch Massena Memorial Day parade 2023

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Massena man accused of holding knife to victim's throat in Brasher

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June events at Ogdensburg library include dinosaur day, comic books, tie dying, fishing gear

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Michael Sacks named Outstanding New Teacher at Clarkson University

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BOCES school board meeting planned June 1 in Canton

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Memorial Day service in Ogdensburg

Memorial Day parades and ceremonies were held Monday throughout the North Country. In Ogdensburg, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ogdensburg Post 2936 American Legion Post 69 held a ceremony held at the Veterans Cemetery. There was a luncheon at the VFW Post at 1112 Champlain Street following the ceremony. Prior to that a memorial service, the Ogdensburg Veterans Association held a ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial Monument. Photo submitted by John Rishe.

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