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Sackets Harbor Christmas Market set for Nov. 14

The eighth annual Christmas Market is scheduled for Nov. 14 in Sackets Harbor, with admission listed at $5.

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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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Lewis County holiday drive seeks food, winter clothing and essentials

The Kiwanis Club of Lewis County and OSG Troop 315 are collecting food, winter clothing and other essentials through the annual Pack the Pantry Warm the Valley drive.

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Potsdam board advances funding for Raquette River utility crossing

The Potsdam Village Board authorized budget lines totaling up to $2.4 million for the River Utility Crossing Project and $508,000 for engineering design services.

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Watertown DPAO showcases artwork at first annual gala

The Disabled Persons Action Organization held its first annual art gala at the Watertown Elks Lodge, displaying work created by people who use DPAO services.

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Potsdam Light the Night Parade set for Dec. 5, 2026

The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Potsdam are planning the annual Light the Night Parade and a tree lighting in Ives Park on Dec. 5, 2026.

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Watertown gas prices fall 13 cents in a week, AAA data shows

The average price of regular gasoline in the Watertown area fell 13 cents from the previous week to $4.24 per gallon, according to figures from AAA.

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Massena blanked twice in Saturday soccer games

Massena was shut out by New Hartford and Jamesville-Dewitt in Saturday girls and boys soccer games.

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Spokane County deputies killed responding to domestic violence shooting

8-year-old Haitian boy placed in federal custody alone after ICE check-in, advocates say

Trump says his deportation policy might have been "too tough" in 60 Minutes interview

Oil falls as Trump says new Iran attacks 'unlikely'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he’s a ‘hard yes’ on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Susie Wiles, other Trump officials of corruption, blocking MAHA policies

258th Field Artillery Regiment Conducts Training at Fort Drum

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

Operation WIRE

Fort Drum offers winter driving and snow blower safety courses

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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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Massena blanked twice in Saturday soccer games

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Watertown Wolves fall to Indiana in shootout, remain winless

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