Category: North Country

Grinch invades Massena Christmas party Friday, December 15, 2023 – 6:28 am Christmas cookies, face painting, and an ugly sweater contest were just a few of the things attendees enjoyed at Liberty’s Annual Community Christmas Party held recently. This young girl was happy to see the Grinch at Liberty’s annual Community Christmas Party. Submitted Photo.…

Bucc Wild runners stepping out for Santa Hustle Thursday, December 14, 2023 – 5:51 pm The annual Bucc Wild Run Club event, The Santa Hustle, will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. Walk or run, costumes welcome, a roughly 5k course through the village. Pictures above are Morley resident John Beaudette and Marci…

Creative crafts in Canton Thursday, December 14, 2023 – 1:26 pm Showing their creations made at the Gallery of Art and Learning (G.O.A.L) Gallery, Canton, are from left, Elsie Lalonde of Canton, Jessica Carroll of Heuvelton, and Steven Sauter, of Canton. In back is Cindy McCormick, instructor at The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence. For more, read…

Photo submitted by Kathy Hughes, Director of the Potsdam Humane Society. POTSDAM — The Potsdam Humane Society has received a donation from the Blue Knights Chapter 27, based in Watertown. Tim Rivers of the Blue Knights was unhand to present the donation to Potsdam Humane Society Manager Karissa Bertrand earlier this month. The Blue Knights…

The Firehaus pot dispensary opens in Potsdam Thursday, December 14, 2023 – 8:55 am Brian Mandell, owner of The Firehaus Dispensary in the former Olympia Sports store, gets ready to open his doors to customers Wednesday afternoon. Read story here. NCTW photo by Adam Atkinson. Read the full article here

Pat Alden (left) was given the Theo Dunn Service Award by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton, in recognition of more than 40 years outstanding service to the church and the greater community. Wil Rivers presented the award on behalf of the Church Council. Submitted Photo.   CANTON – Pat Alden of Canton has been…

Brian Mandell, owner of The Firehaus Dispensary in the former Olympia Sports store, gets ready to open his doors to customers Wednesday afternoon. NCTW photo by Adam Atkinson. BY ADAM ATKINSONNorth Country This Week POTSDAM — The second cannabis dispensary in the town of Potsdam has opened in the former Olympia Sports store in the…

Santa goes to school in Massena Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 9:35 am Students had the chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying hot cocoa and cookies at Nightengale Elementary in Massena. The Polar Pals shoppe was also open and a big hit with students who were able to shop for their…

Potsdam Food Co-ops 50th year milestone Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 6:20 am The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Potsdam Food Co-ops 50th year milestone anniversary. Above, from left are Megan Mulvenna, executive director Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, Jessie LaRose, Potsdam Co-op director of operations, and Jim Fryer, V.P of co-op board of directors.…

POTSDAM — State police are requesting assistance from the public regarding an alleged larceny at the Potsdam Walmart. Police say the incident in question occurred on Dec. 2 at approximately 2:30 p.m. According to police, troopers reposed to the location on State Highway 11 following a larceny complaint. It is alleged that an individual entered…