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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 meeting and I had no clue it was for me. I didn’t think I had a chance. It’s the best of the b...

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 to go with two separate contracts. Though it is more paperwork for all involved, the two contracts m...

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 to David Sommerstein's audio postcard skiing at Nicandri Nature Center On the bluebird sunny day I ...

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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 students and staff deal with the mental stresses faced on instruction, either remote or in person, be...