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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 5:47 pm
BY ADAM ATKINSONNorth Country This Week POTSDAM — A variety of yard haunts, decorating contests, trunk or treats and other Halloween activities are planned throughout St. Lawrence County in the month...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 5:44 pm
STAR LAKE — The state plans to auction the rights to redevelop the former Benson Mines Inc. lot to a developer to build a large-scale renewable energy facility, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced. Th...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 5:43 pm
BRASHER FALLS – A Brasher Falls woman was arrested for drunk driving after a UTV accident on County Route 53 on Oct. 1. Troopers arrested Valarie L. McGrath, 42, for driving while intoxicated and obst...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 3:10 pm
LISBON -- Residents in the Hamlet of Lisbon are under a boil water advisory following a water main break. The advisory is only for residents in the hamlet and will remain in place until further notice...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 2:18 pm
LISBON — St. Lawrence County Sheriff charged a Lisbon man with possessing meth Sept. 28 on the the Flack Road. Brandon Dority, 35, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance follow...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 1:53 pm
POTSDAM — Potsdam Elks Lodge 2074 is conducting a candy bar drive now through the month of November. The candy bars collected will be donated to the Fort Drum USO primarily for distribution to soldier...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 1:52 pm
CANTON — Traditional Arts in Upstate New York is planning an online auction fundraiser from Oct. 8-22. The auction will feature a wide range of unique arts and crafts, handmade wares, gift cards, and...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 1:51 pm
A partnership with the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is continuing to provide opportunities for Akwesasne students to explore a career in the health field through the Akwesasne Research Ce...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 11:27 am
BRASHER — A Brasher Falls woman was charged with driving while intoxicated Sunday morning, according to state police. Valeria L. McGrath, 52, was charged with first-offense DWI at 12:43 a.m., officers...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 11:25 am
POTSDAM — A Potsdam woman was accused Oct. 1 of shoplifting at two local businesses. Stephanie L. Volz, 33, Potsdam, was cited for petit larceny Oct. 1 at 6:27 a.m. following a Sept. 8 theft complaint...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 11:24 am
POTSDAM — Potsdam police said they charged several motorists with driving infractions over the past several days. Those charged included: • Alexander H. McLean, 20, Geneseo, was cited for speed in zon...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 10:54 am
Sept. 27 0009 Traffic stop on Elm Street 0043 Traffic stop on Market Street 0118 Potsdam Rescue dispatched to a call 0118 Assist EMS on Mayfield Drive 0214 Property check on Main Street 0240 Alarm on...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 9:26 am
Photo submitted. NORFOLK -- The First United Methodist Church of Norfolk recently had gutters installed by RSI Roofing of Gouverneur. The work was funded by a grant from the Rock Charitable Fund that...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 9:26 am
Photo submitted by Beverly Genaway. MASSENA -- A Massena girl recently made a donation to the Massena Animal Shelter. Makaya Barrett, age 7, spent her time this summer collecting $225 in bottles and...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 6:23 am
POTSDAM – CorTech, a leading national staffing supplier with offices in Potsdam is reintroducing itself after an extensive rebranding effort in response to rapid brand growth and an evolving corporate...
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Monday, October 2, 2023 - 6:22 am
POTSDAM -- New long-term cross-country ski rentals will be offered at Potsdam Public Library this winter, in partnership with SUNY Potsdam’s Wilderness Education Program. The program aims to make cr...
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 10:06 pm
Potsdam Athletic Hall of Fame awards for outstanding individual athletes, coaches, and contributions announced at the Potsdam football game Sept. 30, from left: Ryan Williams, Rob Ames, Kristin Shumw...
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 4:09 pm
POTSDAM — The Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley and Paul Smith’s College will hold the annual Sustainability Day and Green Living Festival on Oct. 28 at Clarkson University. The event is...
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 4:07 pm
AKWESASNE -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is continuing their efforts to foster better relationships with external governments and agencies, including with New York State Governor Kathy Hochu...
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 4:07 pm
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has hired a new Executive Director of the Syracuse VA Medical Center effective July 30. Mark Murdock, MHA, FACHE, will oversee delivery of health care services...
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 4:05 pm
HERMON — Hermon Volunteer Fire Department’s membership meeting is Oct. 3 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the station at 1650 County Road 21. The public is welcome.
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 9:05 am
Patchy smoke and haze is expected across the North Country today and tonight due to Canadian wildfires, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Forecasters predict a high today around 76 with...
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 9:00 am
STOCKHOLM -- A Massena man was charged Friday with driving while ability impaired by drugs, according to state police. Matthew K. Baise, 50, was cited for operating a motor vehicle while ability impai...
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 8:35 am
CANTON — The third Social Justice Initiative (SJI), “Cultivating Climate Justice,” that began last month, concludes Oct. 13 to 15 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3½ E. Main St. Featured will be...
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 8:35 am
WADDINGTON — The Gallery at Lake Saint Lawrence Arts presents artists Carol Backus and Jennifer Cavanaugh at a joint reception Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at The Gallery in The Clark House, 14 Main S...
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