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FORT DRUM-- Flanked by an Apache attack helicopter and two of the Army's latest armored vehicles, Vice President Joseph R. Biden welcomed home the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team after eight months in Iraq. He touted its success in...

FORT DRUM-- Flanked by an Apache attack helicopter and two of the Army's latest armored vehicles, Vice President Joseph R. Biden welcomed home the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team after eight months in Iraq. He touted its success in... By DANIEL WOOLFOLK A1_woolfolk_biden Biden Salutes Combat Team Biden salutes combat team Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299978 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Motors Liquidation Co. wants the assessment on the former General Motors Powertrain plant lowered from $12 million to $2,000.

MASSENA -- Motors Liquidation Co. wants the assessment on the former General Motors Powertrain plant lowered from $12 million to $2,000. By DAVID WINTERS A1*_winters_GM assessment Firm Wants Gm Site Assessed At $2,000 Firm wants gm site assessed at $2,000 Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299945 2010-07-29T03:17:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CAPE VINCENT -- The proposed St. Lawrence Wind Farm may be two turbines smaller.

CAPE VINCENT -- The proposed St. Lawrence Wind Farm may be two turbines smaller. By NANCY MADSEN A1_madsen_st lawrence wind_radio01 Planned Wind Farm In Cape Is Smaller Planned wind farm in cape is smaller Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299979 2010-07-29T08:46:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The Ives Hill Retirement Community board of directors plans to build an 18-unit enriched housing facility on its Jewell Drive campus.

The Ives Hill Retirement Community board of directors plans to build an 18-unit enriched housing facility on its Jewell Drive campus. By REBECCA MADDEN B1_madden_IVES hill Another 18 Units Planned Another 18 units planned Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299985 2010-07-29T08:42:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

LAFARGEVILLE -- They're back.Iberdrola Renewables again has asked to erect meteorological towers in the town of Orleans.

LAFARGEVILLE -- They're back.Iberdrola Renewables again has asked to erect meteorological towers in the town of Orleans. By NANCY MADSEN B1_madsen_orleans met towers Iberdrola Again Is Eyeing Orleans Iberdrola again is eyeing orleans Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299952 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Powerful and fast-moving storms smacked the north country Wednesday evening, causing power outages to thousands.

Powerful and fast-moving storms smacked the north country Wednesday evening, causing power outages to thousands. By ROBERT BRAUCHLE B1*_brauchle_weather_radio01 Storms Cause Power Outages Storms cause power outages Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299955 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The state Education Department is raising the bar -- and many north country students, like their counterparts statewide, are struggling to meet new standards.

The state Education Department is raising the bar -- and many north country students, like their counterparts statewide, are struggling to meet new standards. By JAMIE MUNKS B1*_Munks_assessments released Standards Change Frustrates Educators Standards change frustrates educators Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299973 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- A Canadian company has a month to disclose the location of several generator parts for the village of Potsdam's $3.5 million hydroelectric project, an acting state Supreme Court judge has ruled.

CANTON -- A Canadian company has a month to disclose the location of several generator parts for the village of Potsdam's $3.5 million hydroelectric project, an acting state Supreme Court judge has ruled. By DAVID WINTERS B1*_winters_potsdam dam suit Judge Orders Company To Divulge Parts Location Judge orders company to divulge parts location Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299992 2010-07-29T08:46:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- A familiar landmark will be featured on bottles of Saranac Brewery's Adirondack lager and root beer.

CANTON -- A familiar landmark will be featured on bottles of Saranac Brewery's Adirondack lager and root beer. By LORI SHULL B2*_shull_SLU beer St. Lawrence University Wins Beer Label St. lawrence university wins beer label Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299947 2010-07-29T08:42:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

GRINDSTONE ISLAND -- They were warned of a thunderstorm coming their way, but the municipal leaders of the town of Clayton bravely set sail Wednesday night for Grindstone Island to meet some of their constituents.

GRINDSTONE ISLAND -- They were warned of a thunderstorm coming their way, but the municipal leaders of the town of Clayton bravely set sail Wednesday night for Grindstone Island to meet some of their constituents. By JAEGUN LEE B3_Jlee_Grindstone Island meeting_radio01 Storms Don't Deter Council Storms don't deter council Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299941 2010-07-29T08:41:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON -- Tens of millions of dollars in construction sailed through the House on Wednesday night as part of an annual spending bill for military construction.The bill passed 411-6.

WASHINGTON -- Tens of millions of dollars in construction sailed through the House on Wednesday night as part of an annual spending bill for military construction.The bill passed 411-6. By MARC HELLER B3*_heller_drum projects_radio01 Drum Project Financing Gets Ok Drum project financing gets ok Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299943 2010-07-29T03:17:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON -- Two Northern New York members of Congress joined a growing call from Congress to exempt raw milk on dairy farms from oil-spill regulations.

WASHINGTON -- Two Northern New York members of Congress joined a growing call from Congress to exempt raw milk on dairy farms from oil-spill regulations. By MARC HELLER B5*_heller_owens epa Owens To Epa: Exempt Raw Milk Owens to epa: exempt raw milk Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299949 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Man accused of damageto laptop during disputeA Watertown man allegedly slammed his foot on a $600 laptop during a domestic dispute with his wife, damaging the computer.

Man accused of damageto laptop during disputeA Watertown man allegedly slammed his foot on a $600 laptop during a domestic dispute with his wife, damaging the computer. B6_cops01 North Country Briefs North country briefs Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299953 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A branch campus for Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, in the Watertown area gained U.S. Senate subcommittee support for $200,000 on Wednesday, according to a news release from Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y.

A branch campus for Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, in the Watertown area gained U.S. Senate subcommittee support for $200,000 on Wednesday, according to a news release from Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. B1_briefly_suny appropriations Senate Subcommittees Ok Branch Campus Funds Senate subcommittees ok branch campus funds Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299959 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

GOUVERNEUR -- Visitors to the Gouverneur & St. Lawrence County Fair can take away a little history whenever the grounds are open.The fair boards have given an unused building to the Gouverneur Museum, which has turned it into an annex.

GOUVERNEUR -- Visitors to the Gouverneur & St. Lawrence County Fair can take away a little history whenever the grounds are open.The fair boards have given an unused building to the Gouverneur Museum, which has turned it into an annex. By MARTHA ELLEN B2*_Ellen_Museum At Fair Gouverneur Museum Spreads To Annex Gouverneur museum spreads to annex Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299960 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Arbitron, the radio industry's top consumer research firm, disqualified two fall 2009 diaries from the Watertown metro area.

Arbitron, the radio industry's top consumer research firm, disqualified two fall 2009 diaries from the Watertown metro area. By NANCY MADSEN B5_madsen_the border Radio Consumer Survey Questioned Radio consumer survey questioned Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299961 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- New e-mail addresses for management at the St. Lawrence Centre mall signify the beginning of an alliance between two former competitors -- General Growth Properties Inc., owner of the mall, and Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.

MASSENA -- New e-mail addresses for management at the St. Lawrence Centre mall signify the beginning of an alliance between two former competitors -- General Growth Properties Inc., owner of the mall, and Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. By BOB BECKSTEAD B2_beckstead_mall management Mall Changes, Albeit Subtly Mall changes, albeit subtly Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299963 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Assembly candidate Brian S. McGrath scored an early victory Wednesday in the fight to stay on the Democratic line, while a challenge to state Sen. Darrel Aubertine's Independence Party petitions looks to have fizzled.

Assembly candidate Brian S. McGrath scored an early victory Wednesday in the fight to stay on the Democratic line, while a challenge to state Sen. Darrel Aubertine's Independence Party petitions looks to have fizzled. By JUDE SEYMOUR B3_seymour_petitions State Board Ruling Looks Good For Mcgrath State board ruling looks good for mcgrath Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299964 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

n HOUNSFIELD -- The town clerk's office will be closed Tuesday and Aug. 5. The town office will be open for other town business

n HOUNSFIELD -- The town clerk's office will be closed Tuesday and Aug. 5. The town office will be open for other town business B1_local01 Local Paragraphs Local paragraphs Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299970 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

SACKETS HARBOR -- The Seaway Trail Foundation has added two members to the nine currently on its board.

SACKETS HARBOR -- The Seaway Trail Foundation has added two members to the nine currently on its board. B3_Seaway Trail adds 2 new board members Two Added To Trail Board Two added to trail board Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299971 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Watertown pair accusedof allowing sexual abuse

Watertown pair accusedof allowing sexual abuse B4*_cops01 North Country Briefs North country briefs Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299977 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

REDWOOD -- The Redwood Historical Society will host a chicken barbecue dinner fundraiser at noon Aug. 7 at the Redwood Tavern on Route 37.

REDWOOD -- The Redwood Historical Society will host a chicken barbecue dinner fundraiser at noon Aug. 7 at the Redwood Tavern on Route 37. B6_briefly_Redwood fundraiser Redwood Bbq Aug. 7 To Benefit Building Plans Redwood bbq aug. 7 to benefit building plans Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299980 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Mary T. LaJoie says she received plenty of ghost stories when she came to Massena to ask for them in April, and now she's ready to start ghost tours in the village.

MASSENA -- Mary T. LaJoie says she received plenty of ghost stories when she came to Massena to ask for them in April, and now she's ready to start ghost tours in the village. By BOB BECKSTEAD B5_beckstead_ghost tours Massena Ghost Tour Set For Friday Night Massena ghost tour set for friday night Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299981 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

OGDENSBURG -- As the Advantage After School Program enters its 10th year in the city school district, it faces uncertainty as funding is set to expire at the end of December.

OGDENSBURG -- As the Advantage After School Program enters its 10th year in the city school district, it faces uncertainty as funding is set to expire at the end of December. By BENNY FAIRCHILD B2_fairchild_afterschool program Program Facing Funding Concerns Program facing funding concerns Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299982 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WADDINGTON -- The Town Council tentatively has accepted two bids to rehabilitate the Waddington Hepburn Library totaling $268,998.

WADDINGTON -- The Town Council tentatively has accepted two bids to rehabilitate the Waddington Hepburn Library totaling $268,998. B2_lawton_waddington library Bids Approved For Library Work In Waddington Bids approved for library work in waddington Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299983 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Highway Superintendent Frank Diagostino said the town could save some money by renovating its highway garage instead of building a $1.65 million new facility.

MASSENA -- Highway Superintendent Frank Diagostino said the town could save some money by renovating its highway garage instead of building a $1.65 million new facility. By LAURA BOMYEA B2_bomyea_town highway barn Massena Highway Chief: Renovations May Be Cheaper Than Rebuilding Garage Massena highway chief: renovations may be cheaper than rebuilding garage Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299984 2010-07-29T03:16:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

SACKETS HARBOR -- Canadian authors Donald and Dianne Graves will be at the Lieutenant's House at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday to sign copies of their books.

SACKETS HARBOR -- Canadian authors Donald and Dianne Graves will be at the Lieutenant's House at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday to sign copies of their books. B1_briefly_canadian authors Canadian History Writers To Sign Books In Sackets Canadian history writers to sign books in sackets Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299987 2010-07-29T03:15:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A bequest from the late Theodore R. Otakie will endow a new scholarship for nontraditional students who are in a science-based licensure program at Jefferson Community College beginning in 2011.

A bequest from the late Theodore R. Otakie will endow a new scholarship for nontraditional students who are in a science-based licensure program at Jefferson Community College beginning in 2011. B1_Briefly_Otakie scholarship Nontraditional Students To Benefit From Bequest Nontraditional students to benefit from bequest Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299990 2010-07-29T03:15:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The following were charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses:

The following were charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses: B4*_DWI wrap Nine Drivers Facing Counts Over Alcohol Nine drivers facing counts over alcohol Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299994 2010-07-29T03:15:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Holly A. Goolden, Raymondville, wants her father, Richard P., Massena, to receive what he is due, along with every other veteran.

MASSENA -- Holly A. Goolden, Raymondville, wants her father, Richard P., Massena, to receive what he is due, along with every other veteran. By MARTHA ELLEN B2_Ellen*_No Purple Heart Vietnam Vet Injured By Tiger Denied Purple Heart Vietnam vet injured by tiger denied purple heart Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010307299995 2010-07-29T03:15:00-05:00 2010-07-29T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CLAYTON -- An automotive body repair shop on East Line Road is trying to add a paint booth to its services.Nathan J. Phinney plans to add a 36-foot-by-36-foot addition to the back of Phin's Fender & Body Shop, 14796 County Route 3.

CLAYTON -- An automotive body repair shop on East Line Road is trying to add a paint booth to its services.Nathan J. Phinney plans to add a 36-foot-by-36-foot addition to the back of Phin's Fender & Body Shop, 14796 County Route 3. By NANCY MADSEN B3_madsen_county PB Body Shop Owner Cites Paint Booth Plan Body shop owner cites paint booth plan Watertown Daily Times