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Watertown winter parking ban returns Nov. 1 on all city streets

Watertown’s seasonal parking restriction prohibits vehicles from being left on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from Nov. 1 through April 30 to allow snowplow operations.

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Jefferson County budget would raise property-tax levy by $4.2 million

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Potsdam board advances 2027 budget with higher tax rates

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Lewis County Republicans host candidates ahead of Nov. 3 election

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October 2026

Two arrested after Border Patrol pursuit in Massena, officials say

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Ogdensburg budget leaves out $290,000 for firefighter vacation overtime

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Watertown schools expand hands-on technology classes with Micron support

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Mild Wednesday, warmer Thursday with slight rain chance

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State education commissioner visits Watertown schools to hear local concerns

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Jefferson County budget raises SNAP costs, trims capital projects

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Clayton arts center reports 201 attendees at annual weaving conference

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Goodrich appointed to St. Lawrence County Legislature District 13 seat

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Lewis County plans Nov. 12 open house on comprehensive plan update

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Lowville crash sends Amish buggy operator to hospital; driver located

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Ives Hill owner withdraws Watertown clubhouse rezoning request

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42-unit supportive housing facility set to open in Ogdensburg

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What happened overnight across Jefferson County

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St. Lawrence County committee to consider raises for legislators

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Halloween poisoning hazards in the North Country: what parents should know

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Lowville couple returns ceremonial key amid Forest Avenue ownership dispute

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Sunny today, patchy fog at the morning bus stop

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Illustration: a TV meteorologist presents the North Country forecast, a high of 47 and a low of 29 in Watertown

St. Lawrence County committee set to consider legislator pay increases

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Gouverneur cancer fund reports raising more than $355,000 in 2026

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Jefferson County plans lead-safety outreach, toy testing Oct. 28

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State Police seek information after welder theft in Potsdam

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New York approves $18 million for Chateaugay wastewater upgrades

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St. Lawrence County events include meetings, arts programs and BOCES tours

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Watertown honors Arsenal Street Cemetery volunteer as Citizen of the Quarter

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North Country blood drives scheduled Oct. 27-31

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SUNY Potsdam festival brings illuminated art, music and drone show to campus

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