From the university towns of Canton and Potsdam to the St. Lawrence River shoreline, St. Lawrence County is New York’s largest county — and the North Country’s most varied. Whether you are a lifelong resident, a student or faculty member putting down roots, or a visitor exploring river towns and Adirondack foothills, this independent directory connects you with local resources, hidden gems, and essential community updates.
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Local Pulse
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Northern New York Halloween Events 2026
Halloween in the North Country runs on trunk-or-treats, small-town parades, and a few genuinely spooky nights. Here’s what’s confirmed for 2026 across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties — every event below is verified against the organizer’s own page. More get announced through October, so check back; this guide gets updated as new ones are…
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Our Schools Top the State for Lead in Drinking Water — What Parents Should Ask Next
Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Lewis counties rank #1, #2, and #4 in New York for lead in school drinking water. What the numbers mean, what they don’t, and three questions parents should ask their districts.
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Weekend Roundup: September 18–20
The first Weekend Roundup is here — and fall festival season is kicking in across the North Country. From a giant cheesecake in Lowville to a string-backed concert in Clayton, there’s a lot happening this weekend. Here’s what’s on. A quick note: times and details can change, so it’s worth double-checking with the venue or…
Outdoors & Recreation
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2026 Northern Zone Bow Season: Dates & Rules for NNY Hunters
If you’ve been watching the calendar, the wait is just about over. Archery season for deer opens Sunday, September 27 across the Northern Zone — which includes all of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties — and runs through Friday, October 23. That’s nearly a full month of early-season hunting before the firearms seasons start…