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Suspect dies after State Police shooting in Carthage, officials say

A man wanted on a Lewis County bench warrant was shot by a State Police member Wednesday afternoon in Carthage and later died at Carthage Area Hospital, according to State Police.

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What happened overnight across Jefferson County

Emergency crews logged 23 calls across Jefferson County between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Filter and sort every call by category, or jump to the ones that stood out.

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He Won. Then He Opened His Mouth. Will Anyone Work With Him?

Anthony Constantino's NY-21 victory speech made the North Country a late-night joke. Now he has to work with the people he insulted, in a Congress his party doesn't control.

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SUNY Potsdam students document Revolutionary War history through fellowship

SUNY Potsdam students researched Revolutionary War-era records and artifacts through a fellowship program connected to the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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John Lindsey to perform possible final North Country concert in Potsdam

Violinist John Lindsey and cellist Alisa Woods will perform original music Nov. 21 at the Potsdam Public Library in what may be Lindsey’s final North Country appearance.

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Gillibrand Rolls Out Democrats' Senate Wish List. Here's What It Could Mean for the North Country.

New taxes on higher earners, a fight over Iran war funding and $350 billion in health subsidies top the agenda Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand laid out for the new Democratic Senate. Border security did not make her list. What it could mean for Fort Drum, farms and Main Street.

Jefferson CountyGovernment22h ago

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Greens Corners solar project meeting set for Hounsfield residents

AES will hold a public information session Nov. 18 about the proposed Greens Corners solar project at the Sackets Harbor Ballroom.

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Potsdam imposes 12-month pause on large data centers and crypto mines

The Potsdam Town Board approved a 12-month moratorium on qualifying large-scale data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations while officials develop zoning rules.

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Fort Drum's new commander: "This is not a turnaround"

Fort Drum's new commander says this is not a turnaround. Nolan Briggs explains what he wants to do, and why the post matters to North Country schools, hospitals and jobs.

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The whole North Country on one illustrated map, from the Thousand Islands to Lake George. Download it free, print it, hang it up, then go see the real thing.

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Lighter for a Season, or Healthier for a Lifetime?

A new FDA eye warning, a steep monthly price and research on what happens after the shots stop are sharpening one question for North Country families using GLP-1 drugs: are the changes going to last?

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Hakeem Jeffries says deported DACA recipients should be brought back

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Horne’s Ferry restoration advances, but no return date is set

Officials say work is continuing on the former ferry connection between Cape Vincent and Wolfe Island, Ontario, but the service still has no target date for resuming.

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Abortion Deaths vs. War Deaths 1900–2026 | Every Country Compared (Data Visualization)

Brave Teens Execute Paddleboard Rescue of Flooded Neighbors – ‘Faith in Humanity Restored’

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Nebius Q3 earnings report 2026

Scout Motors has 212,000 reservations as $2 billion U.S. plant nears completion

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Help! A Broken Toilet Grounded My Plane, and the Airline Won’t Cover a Hotel.

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Romanov sapphire worn by Russian empress fetches $4.9M at auction

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Unruly passenger hospitalized after being removed from United Airlines flight from Japan to Chicago

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Rain showers likely today across North Country

Rain showers will be possible this morning, likely between 11am and 2pm, then taper off by evening. Highs near 40 to 45. Tonight will be cloudy and much colder, with lows near 26 to 30.

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Central New York girls soccer coaching legend puts a wrap on her career: ‘It’s time I pass the torch’

A 20-year Finger Lakes Christmas market is ending this weekend

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136 arrested in Central New York, including crimes against children

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At least 8 killed, 17 hurt in Brooklyn building collapse, officials say

Dem heavyweights descend on Denver for 2028 strategy summit after election sweep

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2 dead, at least 17 hurt in New York City building collapse, authorities say

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U.S. attorney demands Sen. Richard Blumenthal preserve documents from his inquiry into White House ballroom

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Hegseth's group reprimanded for making noise at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Hakeem Jeffries on track for House speaker despite progressive holdouts

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Nvidia chief faces alleged second affair as board reportedly weighs his future

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258th Field Artillery Regiment Conducts Training at Fort Drum

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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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Lowville, Bishop Ludden set for Section III Class C football final

Lowville and Bishop Ludden-Grimes/SAS/CSAS are scheduled to meet for the Section III Class C football championship at noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at the JMA Wireless Dome.

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