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Election 2026: Results

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St. Lawrence County legislators approve pay increases in 8-7 vote

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators approved a pay increase for its members in an 8-7 vote, with the changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.

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Watertown man charged after city tree is cut down, police say

A Watertown man was charged with felony criminal mischief after police accused him of cutting down a city-owned tree outside a Wealtha Avenue address.

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Jefferson Community College president to receive 3% raise

Jefferson Community College’s Board of Trustees voted to give President Dan Dupee a 3% raise, which would bring his annual pay to about $230,000.

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Red Cross assists three adults after fire on Hunter Road in LaFargeville

The Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided emergency assistance to three adults after a Nov. 4 fire on Hunter Road in LaFargeville.

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Republicans lost the AI argument in 2026. We must fix it before 2028

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Jobless Claims Fall To 57-Year Low of 189,000

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City of Watertown1d ago

Bradley Street, 600 Block - Traffic Advisory, 11/04/2026

Lewis County child’s death is first measles-associated death in New York in 30 years

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5 new obituaries this week

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The growing cost of growing old in Northern New York, and the help open now

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$6.4 billion crypto heist: What it means for North Country miners and your wallet

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Charisma News25m ago

Ancient Temple Mount Discovery Reveals Striking Connection to Jesus’ Prophetic Warning

Pope appoints 2 undersecretaries to integral human development dicastery

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Claire Rosinkranz Heard God at 11. Now She’s Learning to Hear Him Differently

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N.T. Wright: Christians Need a Much Bigger God Than the One Most of Us Picture

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5 Ways Churches Can Find Qualified Job Candidates by Expanding Disability Hiring

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Evangelical leader says election defeat could be divine 'chastisement' for GOP

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Markets cool after the monster midterm rally, Musk's stocks under pressure

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Craters As Chip Stocks Sell Off; Arm Misses Key Metric

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Data centers were on the ballot, and voters sent unmistakable message

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Powerball player in New Jersey wins $847 million jackpot

USA Today4h ago

Wendy's rejects takeover proposal from Nelson Peltz’s Trian

CNBC4h ago

Post-Election Hidden Gems: 3 Under-The-Radar Growth Stocks

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Gendebien says North Country fight continues as NY-21 race remains uncalled

Blake Gendebien thanked supporters, praised opponent Anthony Constantino and said he would respect the final outcome while votes in the NY-21 congressional race were still being counted.

CantonGovernment5h ago

What happened overnight across Jefferson County

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Rain showers likely this morning, then mostly cloudy

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Illustration: a TV meteorologist presents the North Country forecast, a high of 67 and a low of 49 in Watertown

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Campfire safety in the North Country: what to know during dry weather

After the midterms: why officials are saying get ready

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Is the end of the world coming? What it means for the North Country

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The NYSE went to Texas. Has New York lost its green?

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The growing cost of growing old in Northern New York

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Ousted by his own party, still on the ballot: inside Jefferson County’s three-way fight for power

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Jefferson City Parks seeks new operator for Capital Region Amphitheater

Democrats, Republicans eye split in Western NY judge races

Buffalo Buffalo News20h ago

No surprises in local races for House of Representatives

Buffalo Buffalo News20h ago

Capital Region trio charged in $4.7M Medicaid transportation fraud

syracuse.com21h ago

2 races in Buffalo, Western New York too close to call

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Photos: Democrats celebrate blue wave on election night

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Trump's $950 million presidential library on collision course with Democratic Congress

Republicans blame Trump for midterm losses as Democrats flip Congress

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Rep. Ro Khanna allies launch a draft campaign for the 2028 presidential race

NBC News7h ago

All the House districts that flipped in the 2026 midterm elections

CBS News11h ago

‘A Watergate-level repudiation’: Ted Cruz weighs in on midterm wave

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2 Native American women make history in 2026 midterm elections

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Republican Boebert still short of Democrat Laubacher in Colorado district 4 race, ballots still being counted

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Fort Drum offers winter driving and snow blower safety courses

Fort Drum’s Safety Office is offering courses on winter driving and snow blower operation as winter approaches.

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Fort Drum’s CIE highlights holiday events, winter readiness, family support services

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Fighting, Enduring, Surviving: Inside Mountain Peak

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Mogadishu Mile 2026

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Mountain Peak 2026

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Jefferson County plans $9.3 million military center at Watertown airport

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Fishing the St. Lawrence River after summer: a fall and ice fishing guide to the Thousand Islands

Record $6.4 Billion Crypto Heist Sends Bitcoin Tumbling. What It Means for North Country Miners and Investors

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More Than a Speed Shop: Dunn Family Builds a Watertown Business Around Trucks, Racing and Family

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Lakeside Outdoor Services has grown from one plow route into year-round property care

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OFA blanks Salmon River as Copenhagen rolls Wednesday

Ogdensburg’s OFA girls volleyball team blanked Salmon River, while Copenhagen boys soccer topped Parishville-Hopkinton on Wednesday.

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Lowville rolls past Skaneateles 61-6 as Malone blanks St. Lawrence Central

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Copenhagen advances with 3-1 state playoff win over Parishville-Hopkinton

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Copenhagen advances after 3-1 state subregional win in Lowville

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Gouverneur blanks Canton as Ogdensburg wins twice Monday

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Parishville-Hopkinton blanks Heuvelton in Saturday soccer

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Knicks Roll Past Bulls as Overtime Thrillers Highlight Wednesday Sports

The New York Knicks routed Chicago, while several other Wednesday games ended in overtime across hockey, basketball and college football.

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Ohio State's ranking explanation doesn't make sense, but the path to the Playoff is clear

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UNC spent more than $900K on football probe that led to resignations of Lombardi, Steve Belichick

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Football: Japan's Kozo Tashima to stand against Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidency

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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

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We need to abolish the CFP selection committee after yet another embarrassment | Ian Miller

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Watertown & North Country News: Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties

Election 2026: Results

St. Lawrence County legislators approve pay increases in 8-7 vote

Featured

Watertown man charged after city tree is cut down, police say

Jefferson Community College president to receive 3% raise

Red Cross assists three adults after fire on Hunter Road in LaFargeville

Breaking News

Republicans lost the AI argument in 2026. We must fix it before 2028

Jobless Claims Fall To 57-Year Low of 189,000

Bradley Street, 600 Block - Traffic Advisory, 11/04/2026

Bradley Street & Surrounding Area - General Advisory, 11/03/2026

Turnout expected to top 2022 levels in three North Country counties

November Planning Commission Meeting CANCELLED

Lewis County child’s death is first measles-associated death in New York in 30 years

5 new obituaries this week

Ousted by his own party, still on the ballot: Jefferson County's three-way fight for power

Nuclear on a Landfill? Small Reactors, Fort Drum and the North Country's Power Future

Ancient Temple Mount Discovery Reveals Striking Connection to Jesus’ Prophetic Warning

Pope appoints 2 undersecretaries to integral human development dicastery

Claire Rosinkranz Heard God at 11. Now She’s Learning to Hear Him Differently

N.T. Wright: Christians Need a Much Bigger God Than the One Most of Us Picture

5 Ways Churches Can Find Qualified Job Candidates by Expanding Disability Hiring

Evangelical leader says election defeat could be divine 'chastisement' for GOP

Markets cool after the monster midterm rally, Musk's stocks under pressure

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Craters As Chip Stocks Sell Off; Arm Misses Key Metric

Data centers were on the ballot, and voters sent unmistakable message

Powerball player in New Jersey wins $847 million jackpot

Wendy's rejects takeover proposal from Nelson Peltz’s Trian

Post-Election Hidden Gems: 3 Under-The-Radar Growth Stocks

Gendebien says North Country fight continues as NY-21 race remains uncalled

What happened overnight across Jefferson County

Rain showers likely this morning, then mostly cloudy

Campfire safety in the North Country: what to know during dry weather

After the midterms: why officials are saying get ready

Is the end of the world coming? What it means for the North Country

The NYSE went to Texas. Has New York lost its green?

The growing cost of growing old in Northern New York

Ousted by his own party, still on the ballot: inside Jefferson County’s three-way fight for power

Jefferson City Parks seeks new operator for Capital Region Amphitheater

Democrats, Republicans eye split in Western NY judge races

No surprises in local races for House of Representatives

Capital Region trio charged in $4.7M Medicaid transportation fraud

2 races in Buffalo, Western New York too close to call

Photos: Democrats celebrate blue wave on election night

Trump's $950 million presidential library on collision course with Democratic Congress

Republicans blame Trump for midterm losses as Democrats flip Congress

Rep. Ro Khanna allies launch a draft campaign for the 2028 presidential race

All the House districts that flipped in the 2026 midterm elections

‘A Watergate-level repudiation’: Ted Cruz weighs in on midterm wave

2 Native American women make history in 2026 midterm elections

Republican Boebert still short of Democrat Laubacher in Colorado district 4 race, ballots still being counted

Fort Drum offers winter driving and snow blower safety courses

Fort Drum’s CIE highlights holiday events, winter readiness, family support services

Fighting, Enduring, Surviving: Inside Mountain Peak

Mogadishu Mile 2026

Mountain Peak 2026

Jefferson County plans $9.3 million military center at Watertown airport

Local Business

Business Directory

Fishing the St. Lawrence River after summer: a fall and ice fishing guide to the Thousand Islands

Record $6.4 Billion Crypto Heist Sends Bitcoin Tumbling. What It Means for North Country Miners and Investors

More Than a Speed Shop: Dunn Family Builds a Watertown Business Around Trucks, Racing and Family

Lakeside Outdoor Services has grown from one plow route into year-round property care

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OFA blanks Salmon River as Copenhagen rolls Wednesday

Lowville rolls past Skaneateles 61-6 as Malone blanks St. Lawrence Central

Copenhagen advances with 3-1 state playoff win over Parishville-Hopkinton

Copenhagen advances after 3-1 state subregional win in Lowville

Gouverneur blanks Canton as Ogdensburg wins twice Monday

Parishville-Hopkinton blanks Heuvelton in Saturday soccer

Knicks Roll Past Bulls as Overtime Thrillers Highlight Wednesday Sports

Ohio State's ranking explanation doesn't make sense, but the path to the Playoff is clear

UNC spent more than $900K on football probe that led to resignations of Lombardi, Steve Belichick

Football: Japan's Kozo Tashima to stand against Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidency

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

We need to abolish the CFP selection committee after yet another embarrassment | Ian Miller