In face of inflation, gardening class in Potsdam teaches growing food on a budget
The Seed to Supper class, designed for low-income gardeners, wants to help students eat well despite price inflation by growing their own produce.
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Ogdensburg man charged with murder
Police say John Free, 51, struck 58-year-old John Barr of Rensselaer Falls in the head with blunt objects last week.
North Country at Work: Carrying on the guideboat building tradition
A young guideboat builder on why he loves the historic craft.
Norwood kicks off 51st summer concert series
The 51st annual Norwood Village Concert Series opens next week. We talk with founder Joe Liotta about one of the oldest and most diverse outdoor concert series in the North Country.
Here's the results of Tuesday's school budget votes throughout the North Country
Massena voters rejected a plan to switch how the public library is funded. Meanwhile, voters in Tupper Lake approved a 9% tax levy increase.
NYSDEC sets muskie season start dates for next month
The season starts June 1 for inland waters and June 15 for Great Lakes waters.
State Police in Gouverneur investigate drowning
Police say Shawndre O. Sheffield, 32, of Albany, Ga., drowned after jumping off a small cliff into a pond.
Poll finds wide support among NYers for banning social media algorithms for children
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she's making the issue a top priority.
Clinton Community College taps new leader as it plans for campus move
Ken Knelly has been overseeing CCC's plans to relocate to SUNY Plattsburgh since February.
Get your tickets for Todd Moe's retirement party
NCPR’s longtime morning host, Todd Moe, is retiring after a quarter-century of waking up the North Country.
North Country motorsports fans lose a legendary driver
"Barefoot" Bob McCreadie of Watertown was a fan favorite during his 35-year career.
Stefanik speaks to Israeli lawmakers, clashes with Fox News over Trump loyalty
On Sunday, Stefanik called for full, unlimited support of Israel in its war against Hamas and was challenged on Fox News about her prior criticism of Trump.
Why so many North Country students are enrolling in BOCES' Career and Technical Education programs
CTE programs have seen explosive growth in the last few years, suggesting students are leaning into skilled trades as a post-graduation pathway.
Old Forge exhibit explores the beauty and power of Adirondack peatlands
Adirondack naturalist and photographer Charlie Reinertsen will unveil some of his favorite photos at a solo show in Old Forge on Saturday that investigates peatlands and our changing climate. We...
New York's high court upholds requiring insurance to cover medically necessary abortions
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and other religious groups sued over a regulation that requires companies with health insurance plans to cover medically necessary abortions.
Judge limits development near shoreline for Carleton Island project
The Thousand Islands Land Trust filed a lawsuit earlier this spring to stop a neighboring property owner from development that it argues violates a conservation easement on Carleton Island.
Hochul nominee faces stiff questioning on NY's botched legal cannabis rollout
Gov. Hochul's nominee to head a state agency that provides loans to some legal cannabis licensees faced stiff questioning at a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
Man to serve probation, pay $345K in restitution for crimes related to Fort Drum contracts
Sean O'Sullivan, 61, of Sackets Harbor previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States.
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