The following undergraduate students were recently awarded degrees from Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

• Shawn C. Tiernan, Chase Mills, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, MA English

• Trevor M. Ellis, Potsdam, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, BS Ecology Evolution and Behavior

• Shaina C. Indovino, Potsdam, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, BA English

Binghamton University is one of the four university centers of the State University of New York.

The lead state agency for managing the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) grant program for New York State says economically “distressed” counties, including St. Lawrence, will get priority.

Applications are due by Aug. 30.

The federal-state regional commission targets new resources to promote wealth generation and economic growth strategies and projects within the four-state, 36 county region of Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. Federal funds totaling $1.3 million is available through NBRC for eligible projects.

POTSDAM – Cardiologist Dr. Alexandru Stoian, on staff at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, has moved his practice to 15 Raymond St., adjacent to the Cantina Restaurant and Grill.

The location was created on the site of the former Potsdam village police station, overlooking Fall Island and the Raquette River.

Stoian is board certified in cardiology, adult echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. He came to the North Country after completing his medical training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and has practiced in the Potsdam area for over 20 years.

POTSDAM – The Monday Night Bowlers will hold a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at Market Lanes.

For more information, contact Jamie at 244-2622 or Market Lanes at 265-9210.

OGDENSBURG – Harvest Walk benefit spaghetti dinner will be held Monday, Aug. 30 at The Place Restaurant from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The event celebrates the upcoming Harvest Walk that will be held on Oct. 3. The cost per plate for an adult is $7.50 and for children, $4. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad and homemade dessert.

The patio will be open. Delivery and take out is available.

MASSENA – The Massena Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold a book sale through Books are Fun Ltd., quality books at discount prices, Monday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital’s lower level community education room.

For more information, contact 769-4262.

BRASHER FALLS – As vuvuzelas blared, the Little Larrie youth soccer program held its season finale on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 23 and 24, with a mini-World Cup competition for both the U8 and U12 programs.

The World Cup was hosted by the Brasher-Stockholm Recreation Commission under the lights in the Tri-Town Community Center outfield.

Competing in the U8 division were Team Ghana (Kathleen Bellinger, Ramsey Tozier, Kiley Converse, Rylee Daoust); Team Italy (Elizabeth Best, Lindsey Phippen, Gabrielle Thomas); and Team Brazil (Emily Lantry, Elaina Sokalski).