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MASSENA — A Madison Elementary School teacher has been named the winner of a teaching award in a competition that’s open to kindergarten through eighth grade Earth science teachers throughout the United States. Darcie Fregoe, a sixth-grade Earth science and social studies teacher, was the 2021 recipient of the American Geosciences Institute Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. “We had a faculty meeting and this gentleman was presenting at the meet...

MASSENA — Although one contractor will be doing roof work on multiple schools this summer as part of the second phase of the Massena Central School District’s $49.6 million capital project, officials have opted to sign two contracts rather than one. One contract covers work at Nightengale Elementary School, Massena Central High School and J.W. Leary Junior High School. The second contract covers work at Jefferson and Madison elementary schools. “After much discussion, we decided ...

Mar 12, 2021 — The Nicandri Nature Center keeps almost a dozen miles of groomed trails along the St. Lawrence River. Rentals are usually available, but not this year due to the pandemic. Photo: David Sommerstein Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing have exploded in popularity this winter, as a way for people to socialize and exercise safely outdoors during the pandemic. Places like the Nicandri Nature Center are perfect for family outdoor adventures and people of most any ability. NCPRListen...

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MASSENA — Two area school districts have received funding for mindfulness programs thanks to the expanded mission and new organizational component of the Massena Hospital Foundation, called the North Country Wellness Resource. Executive Director Julia Rose said a $25,000 donation from SeaComm in January has allowed the North Country Wellness Resource to provide funding for mindfulness programs in the Massena and St. Lawrence central school districts. Mindfulness programs are used to help s...

MASSENA — Certified Public Accountant Carl Seyfarth from Seyfarth & Seyfarth PCAs, P.C. had some good news for village officials following the annual audit. “It’s pretty rare that we don’t have some kind of change to somebody’s financial statement. You have nothing to change this year. You did a good job,” Mr. Seyfarth said. He said Treasurer Kevin Felt had done a good job with the village’s finances. “I don’t see anything unusual in the financial st...

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MASSENA — Village officials have sent out requests for expression of interest for a project that could have been completed in 2016 if funding had been available.

Mar 05, 2021 — Full service gas stations, where you don’t have to get out of the car and someone pumps your gas, are few and far between in the North Country. Even more rare is the full-service gas station attendant who puts a smile on your face. Scott Irish has been working at JAC Tower on the corner of Glen and East Orvis in Massena for about four years. Before that, he worked at Potter Industries in Potsdam.  Scott Irish has been working at JAC Tower on the corner of Glen and East Orvis...

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