Robert J Freego Amvets Post 282 had a raffle and the  proceeds when to Wounded Warriors Outdoor Adventure Camp Serenity. A check of $2250 dollars was presented to the President Bob Giordana. In …

Sue Klein, of Pierrepont, admires the 77 quilts on display at the Trinity Church, during the Potsdam Summer Festival on Friday. The quilt show continues Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 …

Paul Buell conducts the New Horizon Swing Band of Northern New York at Ives Park Gazebo, Potsdam, on Thursday. The Potsdam Summer Festival runs through Saturday. For the complete three-day festival …

Enjoying their show cones and cotton candy at Potsdam Summer Festival Thursday are, from left, Hayden Morehouse,  Amelia Luther and Rowen McHenry.  For the complete festival schedule …

The Potsdam Community Band rehearses in preparation for two upcoming concerts, directed by James Madeja. Performances are 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Ives Park for Potsdam SummerFest (rain location …

This great blue heron visits a body of water near Pierrepont recently. Photo submitted by Stacey Smith Tarbox.

The Potsdam Knights of Columbus Council 340 recently donated $400 to the Center for Cancer Care at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. The money was raised through a bottle drive and private donations. From the …

The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce received a $1,500 donation from Daryl Kolanko of Potsdam Agway, a Gold Level Main Stage Sponsorship, for the 2024 Potsdam Summerfest. Potsdam Agway is located at 14 …

New Horizons Bands of NNY members practicing for their performances at Potsdam Summerfest, July 11 and 13. Anyone interested in joining the band can email NewHorizonsNNY@gmail.com. Photo submitted by …

Country artist Steven Cali, a Nashville recording artist performed at The Lodge @ Dreaming Tree Ranch in Potsdam on Sunday before a large crowd. Proceeds will support the Help Sami Kick Cancer …

Madison Parker spends a family day on the pond in Hannawa Falls on July 4. Photo submitted by Shelby Gausby.

About 100 people took part in the annual Children's Parade in Higley Flow, Colton, on the morning of July 4, wearing patriotic colors, decorative bikes and flags. Photo submitted by Jerry Sharp

If the meows and barks seem a bit louder at the local animal shelter, there is a good reason. Too many homeless pets. The Potsdam Humane Society is full, nearly unable to accept any pets that may …

Con Mahoney of Mahoney's Auto Mall generously donated $2,000 to the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the fireworks at Potsdam Summerfest. The fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 9 …

If you hear a sound like a kitten mewing in the trees, it might be a Gray Catbird, says Kathy Moulton of Stockholm.

The community living along Higley Flow in Colton lit flares along the shore to kick off Independence Day with its annual "River of Lights" celebration Wednesday night. Photo submitted by Jerry Sharp

Adam Szlamczynski of Star Lake recently received a $500 Triple A Building Center shopping check from Vice President Nathaniel Ashley. NCNow Photo by John Basham.

Potsdam Elks Lodge No. 2074 recently made a generous donation to Helping Hands of Potsdam. Helping Hands Director Tamie Sauve said that it is through the generosity of individuals and organizations …

Colton-Pierrepont Central School Class of 2024 celebrate their graduation Thursday June 27 in the school auditorium. Photo submitted by Katie Lashomb.

Local students received their high school diplomas this past weekend and will transition into the next phase of their lives. Many will head off to college, the military or the workforce as they …