CANTON — Former St. Lawrence University President William L. Fox became a member of the graduating Class of 2022 Sunday when he received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity at the Laurention Commencement at Newell Fieldhouse. Nearly 500 other degree earners were joined by family and friends in… Read More ⇒
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FINEVIEW — For the past 10 years, Dani F. Baker has maintained a forest garden of wonder on Wellesley Island that for her, is also a time machine. Read More ⇒
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now calling for masks in 54 of New York’s 62 counties due to high COVID-19 levels.
POTSDAM — It must have been hot for the nearly 5,000 people in attendance at SUNY Potsdam’s graduation on Saturday, held on the field outside Lougheed Learning Commons. It was 85 degrees. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The village has received 13 applications for building renovation grants and commercial rental assistance through the Rebuild Downtown Potsdam Fund. The application period closes May 26. Read More ⇒
The Watertown State Office Building on Washington Street was formally dedicated 50 years ago this week, on May 25, 1972. It was renamed for John Foster Dulles in 1987. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — An upstate judge signed off late Friday on a new set of congressional and state Senate maps drawn up by a court-appointed expert tasked with crafting nonpartisan boundaries. Read More ⇒
Farmers from Iowa to Ukraine are grappling with surging diesel prices and an unsteady supply, forcing them to spend unprecedented sums on fuel in a chaotic market and raising concerns about the autumn harvest. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Taxi passengers will be paying a little bit more for trips in the village of Massena. Read More ⇒
Watertown commemorated Armed Forces Day with a parade down Washington Street on Saturday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A former businessman with experience restructuring failing businesses wants to bring his skills to the governor’s office and rebuild the state. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County is poised with new programs designed to support the motorized recreation industry and county trail system by preventing challenges that have come with the growth of the industry. Read More ⇒
A former Watertown Daily Times staff photographer was part of the team at the Washington Post that on May 9 was awarded a Pulitzer Prize, considered American journalism’s highest honor. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The Taylor Park Beach is set to open on May 28 if the weather cooperates. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With a local child care provider declining the opportunity, Lewis County is looking for interest from other providers willing to open at the temporary county human services building to be located in the former Glenfield Elementary School starting in September. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — While she may be officially leaving the Watertown Urban Mission, Executive Director Dawn M. Cole said the blow is softened by the fact that she is not leaving the community and will still be able to interact with the mission through different initiatives. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Pride Planning Committee will be hosting a Pride Community Picnic on June 5. The event, in its third year, will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lewis County Fairgrounds pavilion, 5485 Bostwick St. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The founder and CEO of Ethical Esports Ltd. in the St. Lawrence Centre mall has a vision for the artificial turf field at the mall — convert it into an esports stadium. Read More ⇒