Construction of new Stewart's underway on Market

The former North Country Oil Change building is now a deep ditch, making way the a new Stewart’s Shop at the corner of Market and Grove Streets in Potsdam. Read more here. Photo Submitted by Bernadette Jenkins.

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Brasher Falls Class of 1950 celebrates reunion in Florida

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DEC warns St. Lawrence County residents not to interact with newborn fawns, other young wildlife

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding St. Lawrence County residents to appreciate wildlife from a distance and resist the urge to pick up newborn fawns and other young wildlife. “When young wildlife venture into the world, they may have a brief inability to walk or fly on their own, making some people believe they might need help,” Commissioner Seggos said. “However,... Read More >>

Scattered showers in St. Lawrence County to give way to sunshine for Memorial Day weekend

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Grill with care during Memorial Day Weekend, firefighters’ association warns

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