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Potsdam man charged after police allege apartment break-in

A 35-year-old Potsdam man was arrested Nov. 12 and charged with burglary and criminal mischief after police said he was found sleeping inside an apartment.

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Watertown man charged after reported gun incident near Public Square

Watertown police charged a 32-year-old man after a report of someone displaying a gun near Public Square and the Top of the Square parking lot.

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Watertown man charged in alleged attack at Travel Inn

Watertown police arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with an alleged Oct. 23 attack on a woman at the Travel Inn on Arsenal Street.

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Firefighter critically injured after fatal SUV-school bus crash in Henderson

A volunteer firefighter was critically injured while responding to a fatal SUV-school bus crash Nov. 12 on County Route 75 in Henderson, according to New York State Police.

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Groceries Keep Climbing. In the North Country, Kids Are Feeling It Most.

Grocery prices rose again in October, and North Country families are running out of room in the budget. One in six local children doesn't always know where the next meal is coming from. Pantries from Watertown to Black River say they're seeing more working families, more military families and more kids.

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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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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.

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Area 51 Was Once Called "Watertown." Inside the North Country's UFO Files

Area 51 was once nicknamed "Watertown." Caleb Mercer on how our city's name got there, what 70 years of Air Force files found over the North Country, and the two cases never explained.

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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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Bayside Cemetery receives $125,000 gift for Potsdam gatehouse work

The Bayside Cemetery Association in Potsdam received an anonymous $125,000 gift for stabilizing and beginning renovation of its historic sandstone gatehouse.

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Ogdensburg’s Lockwood Civic Center closes after ice-making equipment fails

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Potsdam Chamber honors three businesses at annual awards dinner

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State Street, 1600 Block - Fire Flow Testing, Water Over Road Advisory, 11/16/2026

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Pollster warns Trump lost young men over affordability, war: 'They're done'

Wes Huff gives update on 3-year-old daughter’s condition after hospitalization for multiple seizures

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Snow showers likely tonight, then rain and snow Saturday

A chance of snow showers after midnight tonight, with lows near 28 to 35. Saturday brings rain and snow showers with highs near 37 to 44.

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

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Lowville, South Lewis set for Section 3 football finals in Syracuse

Lowville and South Lewis are scheduled to play in Section 3 football championship games at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse.

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Watertown lacrosse players commit to Syracuse, Binghamton

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Jefferson CC volleyball falls in NJCAA championship opener

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Detroit outlasted Washington in double overtime, while the New York Islanders topped Los Angeles and several other games went to overtime or a shootout Thursday.

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Potsdam man charged after police allege apartment break-in

Watertown man charged after reported gun incident near Public Square

Watertown man charged in alleged attack at Travel Inn

Firefighter critically injured after fatal SUV-school bus crash in Henderson

Groceries Keep Climbing. In the North Country, Kids Are Feeling It Most.

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

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

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Area 51 Was Once Called "Watertown." Inside the North Country's UFO Files

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Lighter for a Season, or Healthier for a Lifetime?

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Trump administration delays Medicaid work requirements by six months

Dana White says he's 'not worried' about being targeted by Democrats

Bayside Cemetery receives $125,000 gift for Potsdam gatehouse work

Ogdensburg’s Lockwood Civic Center closes after ice-making equipment fails

Potsdam Chamber honors three businesses at annual awards dinner

State Street, 1600 Block - Fire Flow Testing, Water Over Road Advisory, 11/16/2026

8 new obituaries this week

What happened overnight across Jefferson County

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

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

Pollster warns Trump lost young men over affordability, war: 'They're done'

Wes Huff gives update on 3-year-old daughter’s condition after hospitalization for multiple seizures

Gallup: U.S. death penalty support drops below 50% for first time in decades

FAA Halts Flights at Airports Across US Due to Air Traffic Control Communications Problems

FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop as Major Safety Concerns Rock US Airports

‘Life Is Really Hard and Really Beautiful. God Is Great’—Kathy Ireland Praises Jesus After Husband Survives Fishing Boat Fire

US National Weather Service says its radars operating normally

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FAA issues nationwide ground stop for all flights

Nvidia is done with Jensen Huang. Washington fallout is just beginning

FAA issues nationwide ground stop citing ATC communication issues

Family Dollar to pay $63 million to settle claims it overcharged customers

Snow showers likely tonight, then rain and snow Saturday

Area 51 Was Once Called "Watertown." Inside the North Country's UFO Files

Lighter for a Season, or Healthier for a Lifetime?

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

More Than a Salesman: Kyle Kolyer Recognized for His Work, Faith and Commitment to Others

Sharing the Road, Risking Their Lives

Free Poster: Things to Do in Northern New York

Picture This: Local news from the week, as seen through our photographers' lenses

M&T Bank Central New York: New regional manager takes the helm

Central New York PGA pro Sean Dadey wins national board seat

Flayva opens second location in Baton Rouge

On the menu: See our recent coverage on Western New York's dining and drinking scene

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

River cruise ship, tanker crash in New Orleans on Mississippi River; passengers rescued

Rep. Lauren Boebert, conservative firebrand from Colorado, loses her race for re-election

St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled in Florida thanks to state’s anti-DEI law

Man accused in White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting charged with terrorism

Detroit transit officials trot out new video showing moment 2 horses boarded public bus

Weekend storm brings season’s first widespread freeze to millions across U.S.

Newly-elected Dems urge party to cooperate with Trump instead of investigating

Army Ten-Miler 2026

Fort Drum recognizes civilian employees at quarterly awards ceremony

Fort Drum spotlights civilian workforce at quarterly ceremony

Fort Drum applauds civilian workforce at quarterly ceremony

258th Field Artillery Regiment Conducts Training at Fort Drum

New Fort Drum commander takes charge as post emphasizes North Country ties

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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

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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Lowville, South Lewis set for Section 3 football finals in Syracuse

Watertown lacrosse players commit to Syracuse, Binghamton

Jefferson CC volleyball falls in NJCAA championship opener

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

JCC women’s basketball opens conference play with Watertown win

Clarkson basketball teams open home slate with wins over SUNY Canton

Pistons Rally in Double Overtime as Islanders Top Kings Thursday

MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes Sold to Alden’s Freeman for $625M

Mauricio Pochettino: What can Manchester United fans expect from new boss?