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Barbara A. Thompson has spent nearly 21 years working as a part-time cashier at the Canton P&C Foods store, relying on the job’s weekly paycheck and health insurance benefits.

Barbara A. Thompson has spent nearly 21 years working as a part-time cashier at the Canton P&C Foods store, relying on the job’s weekly paycheck and health insurance benefits. By SUSAN MENDE Effect Of Sale On Jobs Worries P&c Workers Effect of sale on jobs worries p&c workers Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099938 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The town of Watertown will heed the city's demands to divert all of its sewage flows from Route 3 into a main beneath Route 12F by the end of this year.

The town of Watertown will heed the city's demands to divert all of its sewage flows from Route 3 into a main beneath Route 12F by the end of this year. By ROBERT BRAUCHLE A1_brauchle_graham bartlett_radio01 Town Agrees To Divert Sewage Town agrees to divert sewage Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099993 2010-03-09T14:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The public may now comment on two proposals to install hydroelectric power dams on the Black River near Great Bend and Felts Mills.

The public may now comment on two proposals to install hydroelectric power dams on the Black River near Great Bend and Felts Mills. By NANCY MADSEN A1_madsen_black river power projects update_radio01 Public Comment Open For Black River Hydro Public comment open for black river hydro Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099944 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Groups hoping to snag a piece of the $16 million or 20 megawatts of hydropower promised by the New York Power Authority may be able to apply for allocations as early as June, officials say.

MASSENA -- Groups hoping to snag a piece of the $16 million or 20 megawatts of hydropower promised by the New York Power Authority may be able to apply for allocations as early as June, officials say. By LAURA BOMYEA B1_Bomyea_RVRDA contract Nypa, Rvrda Close To Pact Nypa, rvrda close to pact Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099956 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Douglas L. Hoffman rode a strong wave of conservative activism to a second-place finish in last fall's special election in the 23rd Congressional District. Now the Lake Placid accountant -- and adopted son of the Tea Party movement -- is back for a...

Douglas L. Hoffman rode a strong wave of conservative activism to a second-place finish in last fall's special election in the 23rd Congressional District. Now the Lake Placid accountant -- and adopted son of the Tea Party movement -- is back for a... By JUDE SEYMOUR B1*_seymour_ny23_radio01 Hoffman Makes It Official: He'll Run For Owens's Seat Hoffman makes it official: he'll run for owens's seat Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099988 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

LOWVILLE -- Lewis County's primary rationale for selling snowmobile permits would be to benefit snowmobile clubs, not pad county coffers, according to the idea's main proponent.

LOWVILLE -- Lewis County's primary rationale for selling snowmobile permits would be to benefit snowmobile clubs, not pad county coffers, according to the idea's main proponent. By STEVE VIRKLER B1_Virkler_Permit Side Snowmobile Trail Permits Proposed To Benefit Clubs Snowmobile trail permits proposed to benefit clubs Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099992 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A newly proposed transmission line for the planned Galloo Island Wind Farm could make landfall at the southern end of the village of Sackets Harbor or south of Dexter in Black River Bay before running to National Grid's outer Coffeen Street...

A newly proposed transmission line for the planned Galloo Island Wind Farm could make landfall at the southern end of the village of Sackets Harbor or south of Dexter in Black River Bay before running to National Grid's outer Coffeen Street... By NANCY MADSEN B1_madsen_transmission line alternatives_radio01 Transmission Line Options Aired Transmission line options aired Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099997 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

LOWVILLE -- While Lewis County has a separate checking account for all-terrain vehicle permit revenues, expenditures are subject to the same oversight and regulations as other county spending.

LOWVILLE -- While Lewis County has a separate checking account for all-terrain vehicle permit revenues, expenditures are subject to the same oversight and regulations as other county spending. By STEVE VIRKLER B1_Virkler_ATV Permits Lewis County Atv Fund Spending 'well Protected' Lewis county atv fund spending 'well protected' Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099945 2010-03-09T11:43:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

SACKETS HARBOR -- The Sackets Harbor Central School District is facing staff and program cuts for the 2010-11 school year, Superintendent Frederick E. Hall said Monday at a Board of Education budget workshop.

SACKETS HARBOR -- The Sackets Harbor Central School District is facing staff and program cuts for the 2010-11 school year, Superintendent Frederick E. Hall said Monday at a Board of Education budget workshop. By JAMIE MUNKS B3_Munks_Sackets budget District Looking At Cuts To Staff District looking at cuts to staff Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099939 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

NORFOLK -- The proposed Louisville water district has been approved by the Norfolk Town Council, subject to permissive referendum.

NORFOLK -- The proposed Louisville water district has been approved by the Norfolk Town Council, subject to permissive referendum. By LORI SHULL B2*_shull_norfolk water Norfolk Council Oks Louisville Water District Norfolk council oks louisville water district Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099942 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- St. Lawrence County lawmakers have made public the terms of a tentative contract with their largest employee union, ahead of an expected Legislature vote Monday on whether to approve the deal.

CANTON -- St. Lawrence County lawmakers have made public the terms of a tentative contract with their largest employee union, ahead of an expected Legislature vote Monday on whether to approve the deal. By ELIZABETH GRAHAM B2*_graham_CSEA contract Csea Pact Terms Released Csea pact terms released Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099941 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- St. Lawrence County lawmakers agreed Monday to foreclose on the former Slavin's Furniture properties in Massena and hand them over to the village for nothing.

CANTON -- St. Lawrence County lawmakers agreed Monday to foreclose on the former Slavin's Furniture properties in Massena and hand them over to the village for nothing. By ELIZABETH GRAHAM B2*_graham_Slavins building County Approves Foreclosure Of Slavin Properties County approves foreclosure of slavin properties Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099943 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

HEUVELTON -- The first of what could be several prospective St. Lawrence County treasurer candidates will announce today that he plans to run.

HEUVELTON -- The first of what could be several prospective St. Lawrence County treasurer candidates will announce today that he plans to run. By ELIZABETH GRAHAM B2*_graham_Felt running Deputy Running For County Treasurer Deputy running for county treasurer Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099950 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Starting this week, local television station WNTS will expand its broadcast hours to run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Time Warner digital cable channel 1501 in Massena.

MASSENA -- Starting this week, local television station WNTS will expand its broadcast hours to run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Time Warner digital cable channel 1501 in Massena. B1_briefly_WNTS broadcasts Wnts Digital Tv In Massena Expanding Its Broadcasting Wnts digital tv in massena expanding its broadcasting Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099951 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- Grasse River Heritage Corp. has turned its attention on the waterfront to approaches to the village other than the downtown islands.

CANTON -- Grasse River Heritage Corp. has turned its attention on the waterfront to approaches to the village other than the downtown islands. By MARTHA ELLEN B2*_Ellen_Canton Waterfront Heritage Group Wants Town To Raze Old Camp Heritage group wants town to raze old camp Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099953 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON -- A push to revisit U.S. trade agreements -- a major priority of labor unions and some farm groups --is not gaining much traction with New York's Democratic U.S. senators.

WASHINGTON -- A push to revisit U.S. trade agreements -- a major priority of labor unions and some farm groups --is not gaining much traction with New York's Democratic U.S. senators. By MARC HELLER A3_Heller_trade bill Trade Bill Is Lacking Senators' Support Trade bill is lacking senators' support Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099954 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Bank robbery suspect faces new set of chargesCANTON -- A bank robbery suspect is facing charges after allegedly stealing and selling rifles.

Bank robbery suspect faces new set of chargesCANTON -- A bank robbery suspect is facing charges after allegedly stealing and selling rifles. B5_cops01 North Country Briefs North country briefs Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099955 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- A veteran member of the village Board of Trustees announced Monday that he is running for the St. Lawrence County Legislature's District 9 seat.

CANTON -- A veteran member of the village Board of Trustees announced Monday that he is running for the St. Lawrence County Legislature's District 9 seat. B2_PMitchell_stephen putman Canton Trustee Seeking Legislature Seat Canton trustee seeking legislature seat Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099957 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

PHILADELPHIA -- Just a few months after customers of the village's sewage treatment plant made their last payment on the debt from the facility's 1969 construction, the village is taking steps toward building a new one.

PHILADELPHIA -- Just a few months after customers of the village's sewage treatment plant made their last payment on the debt from the facility's 1969 construction, the village is taking steps toward building a new one. By JOANNA RICHARDS B3_Richards_Philadelphia sewer Debt Paid, Philadelphia Plans New Sewer Plant Debt paid, philadelphia plans new sewer plant Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099960 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The state Department of Tax and Finance published a list of the top 250 tax scofflaws on the Internet for the first time Friday -- and the list includes two people from the north country.

The state Department of Tax and Finance published a list of the top 250 tax scofflaws on the Internet for the first time Friday -- and the list includes two people from the north country. B1_briefly_simao Two Nny Men On State List Of Top 250 Tax Scofflaws Two nny men on state list of top 250 tax scofflaws Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099967 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

OSWEGATCHIE -- Neil E. Brothers, 46, of 545 Taylor Road, Lisbon, was charged by state police with second-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree criminal mischief at 1:35 a.m. Monday at 969 Middle Road after allegedly causing a minor car accident...

OSWEGATCHIE -- Neil E. Brothers, 46, of 545 Taylor Road, Lisbon, was charged by state police with second-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree criminal mischief at 1:35 a.m. Monday at 969 Middle Road after allegedly causing a minor car accident... B2_crash arrest Lisbon Resident Accused Of Causing Car Accident Lisbon resident accused of causing car accident Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099968 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The annual Odyssey of the Mind Region 9 competition was held Saturday at Watertown High School. Nearly 500 students on 70 teams from area schools participated in the international problem-solving competition.

The annual Odyssey of the Mind Region 9 competition was held Saturday at Watertown High School. Nearly 500 students on 70 teams from area schools participated in the international problem-solving competition. B5_Munks_Odyssey Odyssey Of Mind Teams To See State Finals Odyssey of mind teams to see state finals Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099969 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

HAMMOND -- First Assistant Chief Arthur E. Howie III was named Fireman of the Year on Saturday evening, as the Hammond Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the accomplishments of 2009 at its annual awards banquet, held for the first time in many years at...

HAMMOND -- First Assistant Chief Arthur E. Howie III was named Fireman of the Year on Saturday evening, as the Hammond Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the accomplishments of 2009 at its annual awards banquet, held for the first time in many years at... By MATT MCALLISTER B2_McAllister_hammond fire awards Hammond Firefighters Present Annual Awards Hammond firefighters present annual awards Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099972 2010-03-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A Fort Drum man is jailed on allegations that early Sunday he pointed a pellet handgun at four people after they left a lower Franklin Street club, according to Watertown police.

A Fort Drum man is jailed on allegations that early Sunday he pointed a pellet handgun at four people after they left a lower Franklin Street club, according to Watertown police. B4_shampine_gun incident on Franklin St. Man Accused Of Pointing Pellet Gun At Four People Man accused of pointing pellet gun at four people Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099980 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Two Watertown men were sentenced to state prison Monday in Jefferson County Court for trying to sell cocaine in separate incidents.

Two Watertown men were sentenced to state prison Monday in Jefferson County Court for trying to sell cocaine in separate incidents. By BRIAN KELLY B4_kelly_courtwrap County Court Sends Two To Prison In Separate Attempts To Sell Cocaine County court sends two to prison in separate attempts to sell cocaine Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099982 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

ADAMS CENTER -- The South Jefferson Central School District's draft budget for the 2010-11 school year is facing a shortfall of more than $2.5 million.

ADAMS CENTER -- The South Jefferson Central School District's draft budget for the 2010-11 school year is facing a shortfall of more than $2.5 million. By SARAH HAASE B3_Haase_SJCS budget South Jefferson District Looks At $2.5 Million In Budget Cuts South jefferson district looks at $2.5 million in budget cuts Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099983 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

n LOWVILLE -- The Lewis County Board of Legislators will hold a committee-meeting-of-the-whole at 5 p.m. today to hear a presentation from solid waste staff on their vision for keeping it a county operation.

n LOWVILLE -- The Lewis County Board of Legislators will hold a committee-meeting-of-the-whole at 5 p.m. today to hear a presentation from solid waste staff on their vision for keeping it a county operation. B1_Locals01 Local Paragraphs Local paragraphs Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099987 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A Hammond man faces three charges, including driving while intoxicated, in connection with a domestic dispute, according to state police.

A Hammond man faces three charges, including driving while intoxicated, in connection with a domestic dispute, according to state police. B4_DWI Wrap Police Accuse Several People Of Driving While Intoxicated Police accuse several people of driving while intoxicated Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099986 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

OGDENSBURG -- The Ogdensburg Correctional Facility Task Force will sponsor a rally at 4 p.m. Friday at the steps of City Hall to send a message that the north country supports the prison.

OGDENSBURG -- The Ogdensburg Correctional Facility Task Force will sponsor a rally at 4 p.m. Friday at the steps of City Hall to send a message that the north country supports the prison. B1_briefly_OCF rally Ogdensburg Rally Planned In Support Of State Prison Ogdensburg rally planned in support of state prison Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099991 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The Watertown Center for Business and Industry is more than two-thirds of the way to paying for a new roof on Building A.

The Watertown Center for Business and Industry is more than two-thirds of the way to paying for a new roof on Building A. By NANCY MADSEN B3_madsen_JCIDA meeting Ida Boosts Business Center Roof Project Ida boosts business center roof project Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099994 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

At least one part of the federal government is flush with cash, ready to guarantee loans for businesses.

At least one part of the federal government is flush with cash, ready to guarantee loans for businesses. By NANCY MADSEN B3_madsen_USDA money available Usda Offering Loans For Business Usda offering loans for business Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010303099995 2010-03-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-03-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The Continuing Education Division at Jefferson Community College will hold a stormwater management training workshop for developers, contractors and subcontractors from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Jules Center, Room 6-002.

The Continuing Education Division at Jefferson Community College will hold a stormwater management training workshop for developers, contractors and subcontractors from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Jules Center, Room 6-002. B3 _drainage training Jcc Offers Area Contractors Stormwater Control Course Jcc offers area contractors stormwater control course Watertown Daily Times