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North Country, NY
27Events this week
3Free things to do
84New spots
94New stories

Checked Sunday, September 6, before the 6 AM send.

This week in North Country

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 27 events, day by day →

Awakening Psychic Senses: Psychic Development Group

Tuesday 6pm · The Silver Cauldron

Watertown Farm & Craft Market - 2026

Wednesday 8am · Watertown City Hall · Free

Noon Book Club

Wednesday 12pm · Potsdam Public Library

SpeakEaZy Storytelling @ OLD SOUL

Wednesday 7pm · Old Soul Design Shop Inc

POWER CRUISE 2026!!

Thursday 8am · Plattsburgh

New in North Country

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

The Quilt Shop on State Street

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Fresh Threads, Happy Machines: When your trusty machine starts sounding like a tractor, The Quilt Shop on State Street can handle sewing machine cleaning and repair this week, plus they’ve got the kind of quilting goodies that spark new projects and keep your WIP pile delightfully ambitious.

thequiltshopny.com

Watertown Appliance

Home & Garden

Fix it or upgrade: With the North Country’s biggest selection of new and used appliances, Watertown Appliance has you covered from fridges to ranges to washers, plus the parts to keep them humming.

watertownapplianceandtv.com

North Country’s best businesses

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Most read in North Country

The five stories North Country readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Find-a-Friend: Adoptable pets near you!

    Each week, the North Shore Animal League America, H.O.P.E., and Adirondack Save-A-Stray have highlighted local animals available for adoption at a local shelter.

    Full story at poststar.com

  2. Billions in Lost Money Waiting for New Yorkers

    Sen. Dean Murray is campaigning for New York State's $20 billion in unclaimed funds, which can be found in forgotten accounts, checks, deposits, and other assets held by the state.

    Full story at southshorepress.com

  3. Potsdam IGA grocery store closing, 14 losing jobs

    Potsdam's IGA grocery store in Potsdam, New York, is set to close, resulting in 14 employees losing their jobs.

    Full story at wwnytv.com

  4. Police in New York State are Ticketing Drivers for the "Sunset Law"

    Police in New York State are ticketing drivers for the "Sunset Law," which requires drivers to use their headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-and-half hours before sunrise.

    Full story at wyrk.com

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