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The proposed Farm Workers Fair Labor Practices Act, if passed by the state Legislature, would force farmers to cut jobs, limit employees' hours or close their farms, according to almost all who testified Thursday at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing...

The proposed Farm Workers Fair Labor Practices Act, if passed by the state Legislature, would force farmers to cut jobs, limit employees' hours or close their farms, according to almost all who testified Thursday at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing... By JUDE SEYMOUR A1_seymour_AgHearing/Summit_radio01 Bill Seen As Threat To Family Farms Bill seen as threat to family farms Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209959 2009-11-20T08:27:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON -- Advocates for farmers cheered when Congress approved a $350 million aid package last month for dairy producers. But a simple purchasing decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture could determine how much help farmers actually...

WASHINGTON -- Advocates for farmers cheered when Congress approved a $350 million aid package last month for dairy producers. But a simple purchasing decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture could determine how much help farmers actually... By MARC HELLER A1_Heller_dairy-aid Dairy Product Decision Looms Dairy product decision looms Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209955 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Raoul K. Moquin and his wife, Diane M., have been told they might be out of luck when it comes to getting a seasonal flu shot.

Raoul K. Moquin and his wife, Diane M., have been told they might be out of luck when it comes to getting a seasonal flu shot. By ELIZABETH GRAHAM A1_graham_flu vaccine shortage_radio01 Regular Vaccine Supply Falls Short Regular vaccine supply falls short Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209950 2009-11-20T09:10:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The race for the 23rd Congressional District is finally, mathematically, over.brRep. William L. Owens could lose all 3,072 absentee ballots left to be counted and still win the race.

The race for the 23rd Congressional District is finally, mathematically, over.brRep. William L. Owens could lose all 3,072 absentee ballots left to be counted and still win the race. By JUDE SEYMOUR B1_seymour_ny23_radio01 Hoffman Lacks Votes To Catch Owens Hoffman lacks votes to catch owens Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209944 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON -- Rep. William L. Owens said Thursday he will use his position on the House Homeland Security Committee to boost commerce along the U.S.-Canada border, an effort that may require him to push back against security-oriented policies.

WASHINGTON -- Rep. William L. Owens said Thursday he will use his position on the House Homeland Security Committee to boost commerce along the U.S.-Canada border, an effort that may require him to push back against security-oriented policies. By MARC HELLER A1_Heller_owens-homelandsecurity Owens Shares Homeland Security Goals Owens shares homeland security goals Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209946 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON -- Three New York lawmakers urged the Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday not to allow a gap in coverage for Northern New Yorkers between the closing of the VA clinic in Carthage this month and the opening of a new location in Watertown...

WASHINGTON -- Three New York lawmakers urged the Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday not to allow a gap in coverage for Northern New Yorkers between the closing of the VA clinic in Carthage this month and the opening of a new location in Watertown... By MARC HELLER B1_Heller_veterans-carthage_radio01 Lawmakers Urge Action To Avoid Gap In Va Care Lawmakers urge action to avoid gap in va care Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209947 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

OGDENSBURG -- The city owes its school district more than $500,000 for unpaid property taxes over the past three years, and some school board members say they have to wait too long for the city to pay up.

OGDENSBURG -- The city owes its school district more than $500,000 for unpaid property taxes over the past three years, and some school board members say they have to wait too long for the city to pay up. By ELIZABETH GRAHAM B1_graham_tax collection School Board: City's Payments Too Slow School board: city's payments too slow Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209958 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

U.S. Postal Service officials and Central New York Area postal union representatives have differing views on how the relocation of the Watertown post office's mail processing operations has gone.

U.S. Postal Service officials and Central New York Area postal union representatives have differing views on how the relocation of the Watertown post office's mail processing operations has gone. By REBECCA MADDEN B1*_madden_post office update_radio01 Mail Switch Reaction Mixed Mail switch reaction mixed Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209956 2009-11-20T10:31:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Late-night diners once again will have another choice in Watertown.

Late-night diners once again will have another choice in Watertown. By NANCY MADSEN B3_madsen_dennys Denny's On Arsenal To Reopen On Sunday Denny's on arsenal to reopen on sunday Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209932 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Residential customers of the Massena Electric Department will see a new surcharge added to their bills early next year for an energy efficiency program.

MASSENA -- Residential customers of the Massena Electric Department will see a new surcharge added to their bills early next year for an energy efficiency program. By LAURA BOMYEA B2_Bomyea_MED surcharge Med Adds Charge To Bills Med adds charge to bills Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209934 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- Educators at Canton Central School District have launched a three-year "curriculum mapping" project that utilizes a new computer software program to analyze which academic skills are being taught to students at various grade levels.

CANTON -- Educators at Canton Central School District have launched a three-year "curriculum mapping" project that utilizes a new computer software program to analyze which academic skills are being taught to students at various grade levels. By SUSAN MENDE B5_Mende_Canton school Canton Initiates 'curriculum Mapping' Canton initiates 'curriculum mapping' Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209933 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CHAUMONT -- Approximately 1,000 National Grid customers between Chaumont and Cape Vincent were in the dark Thursday night.

CHAUMONT -- Approximately 1,000 National Grid customers between Chaumont and Cape Vincent were in the dark Thursday night. B5_no power Chaumont, Cape Vincent Struck By Power Outage Chaumont, cape vincent struck by power outage Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209935 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

POTSDAM -- Construction bids for a proposed library community center in the basement of the civic center could be solicited in about six weeks, but one village trustee is already concerned the project may become more costly than originally...

POTSDAM -- Construction bids for a proposed library community center in the basement of the civic center could be solicited in about six weeks, but one village trustee is already concerned the project may become more costly than originally... By LARRY ROBINSON B4_Robinson_ibrary project Potsdam Trustee Voices Concern Over Cost Of Library Project Potsdam trustee voices concern over cost of library project Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209937 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- The Empire State Development Corp. Board of Directors approved a grant Thursday of up to $250,000 for Curran Renewable Energy, a wood pellet manufacturing facility that opened this year in the Massena Industrial Park.

MASSENA -- The Empire State Development Corp. Board of Directors approved a grant Thursday of up to $250,000 for Curran Renewable Energy, a wood pellet manufacturing facility that opened this year in the Massena Industrial Park. By LAURA BOMYEA B2_Bomyea_curran gets gran Massena Pellet Plant To Get $250,000 Grant Massena pellet plant to get $250,000 grant Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209943 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

FORT DRUM -- A contract for work at Fort Drum was among 10 cited in a report on fraud in a program meant to funnel federal money to small businesses owned by disabled veterans.

FORT DRUM -- A contract for work at Fort Drum was among 10 cited in a report on fraud in a program meant to funnel federal money to small businesses owned by disabled veterans. By JOANNA RICHARDS B5_Richards_Drum fraud Drum Contract In Fraud Report Drum contract in fraud report Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209948 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

OGDENSBURG -- It appears that the demolition of the former Park Plaza shopping center in Ogdensburg will begin by the end of this month.

OGDENSBURG -- It appears that the demolition of the former Park Plaza shopping center in Ogdensburg will begin by the end of this month. By BRIAN KIDWELL B6_Kidwell_ park plaza bk Ogdensburg Plaza Demolition Will Start Soon Ogdensburg plaza demolition will start soon Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209949 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

BELLEVILLE -- Belleville Henderson Central School has a new roof, coming in more than $730,000 under budget and finishing more than six months ahead of schedule.

BELLEVILLE -- Belleville Henderson Central School has a new roof, coming in more than $730,000 under budget and finishing more than six months ahead of schedule. By JAMIE MUNKS B5_Munks_BHCSD roof Belleville Henderson Welcomes New Roof Early Belleville henderson welcomes new roof early Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209952 2009-11-20T03:16:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

n CHAUMONT -- The Lyme Town Council will hold a special meeting 5:30 p.m. today to adopt the 2010 town budget at the town office on Route 12E.

n CHAUMONT -- The Lyme Town Council will hold a special meeting 5:30 p.m. today to adopt the 2010 town budget at the town office on Route 12E. B1_locals01 Local Paragraphs Local paragraphs Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209957 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

NORFOLK -- A building that has been derelict for more than a decade may have received a new lease on life Thursday.

NORFOLK -- A building that has been derelict for more than a decade may have received a new lease on life Thursday. By LORI SHULL B2*_shull_norfolk school Variance Brings Apartments A Step Closer Variance brings apartments a step closer Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209961 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- The case of a SUNY Canton student accused a having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl is expected to be presented to a St. Lawrence County grand jury after the Brooklyn man waived his right for a preliminary hearing Thursday in Village...

CANTON -- The case of a SUNY Canton student accused a having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl is expected to be presented to a St. Lawrence County grand jury after the Brooklyn man waived his right for a preliminary hearing Thursday in Village... B2_ rape case Rape Case To Be Presented To Grand Jury Rape case to be presented to grand jury Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209962 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A Watertown man was sentenced Thursday in Jefferson County Court to four years in state prison after admitting violating terms of Drug Court.

A Watertown man was sentenced Thursday in Jefferson County Court to four years in state prison after admitting violating terms of Drug Court. By BRIAN KELLY B5_kelly_courtwrap City Man Sentenced To Four Years In Prison City man sentenced to four years in prison Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209963 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

ANTWERP -- A Gouverneur woman died Thursday morning from injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle collision on County Route 22 in the town of Antwerp.

ANTWERP -- A Gouverneur woman died Thursday morning from injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle collision on County Route 22 in the town of Antwerp. B1_briefly_fatality Gouverneur Woman Dies In Two-vehicle Collision Gouverneur woman dies in two-vehicle collision Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209967 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MORRISTOWN -- School ended early Thursday after a water-main break near the lobby flooded hallways.brDistrict Superintendent David J. Glover said the main broke due to age, forcing officials to send students home around 9:30 a.m.

MORRISTOWN -- School ended early Thursday after a water-main break near the lobby flooded hallways.brDistrict Superintendent David J. Glover said the main broke due to age, forcing officials to send students home around 9:30 a.m. By JIMMY LAWTON B2_Lawton_ MCS flood close Water-main Break Closes Morristown School Water-main break closes morristown school Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209970 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Sales tax revenue for the city of Watertown has fallen short of projections for three of the four months in the 2009-10 fiscal year, according to estimates provided by City Manager Mary M. Corriveau.

Sales tax revenue for the city of Watertown has fallen short of projections for three of the four months in the 2009-10 fiscal year, according to estimates provided by City Manager Mary M. Corriveau. B1_briefly_city tax update City Sales Tax Revenue Falls Short Of Projections City sales tax revenue falls short of projections Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209971 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Area knitters want to make sure every U.S. soldier in Afghanistan keeps warm.

Area knitters want to make sure every U.S. soldier in Afghanistan keeps warm. By REBECCA MADDEN B3_madden_knit caps 4 soldiers Knitters Busy Making Hats For U.s. Soldiers In Afghanistan Knitters busy making hats for u.s. soldiers in afghanistan Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209972 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A proposed zoning law for wind development in Cape Vincent has been pulled from the Jefferson County Planning Board meeting's agenda.brThe county board meets Tuesday.

A proposed zoning law for wind development in Cape Vincent has been pulled from the Jefferson County Planning Board meeting's agenda.brThe county board meets Tuesday. B5_Madsen_wind law pulled Proposed Wind Law Pulled From County Meeting Agenda Proposed wind law pulled from county meeting agenda Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209973 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Great American Food Store's owner is buying the Watertown property where the grocery store sits.

Great American Food Store's owner is buying the Watertown property where the grocery store sits. By NANCY MADSEN B1_madsen_great american loan Great American Owner Given Loan To Purchase Store's Land Great american owner given loan to purchase store's land Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209974 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Mark J. Bonner wants to know why the Watertown City Council has been lobbing criticism at him for the past two weeks. After all, he wants to develop a property no one dared touch for almost a decade.

Mark J. Bonner wants to know why the Watertown City Council has been lobbing criticism at him for the past two weeks. After all, he wants to develop a property no one dared touch for almost a decade. By ROBERT BRAUCHLE B3_brauchle_bonner speaks Developer Defends Plan To Rehabilitate Site, Open Used Car Lot On State Street Developer defends plan to rehabilitate site, open used car lot on state street Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209977 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

NORFOLK -- The town board voted Wednesday night to cede 38 and 381/2 W. Main St. to the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department. The property, which consists of a vacant lot at West Main and Furnace streets and an abandoned white house, was seized by St.

NORFOLK -- The town board voted Wednesday night to cede 38 and 381/2 W. Main St. to the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department. The property, which consists of a vacant lot at West Main and Furnace streets and an abandoned white house, was seized by St. B1_briefly_norfolk Norfolk Cedes Property For Fire Department Lot Norfolk cedes property for fire department lot Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209983 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- Samuel J. Lanphear III said he was an angry teenager involved with drugs when he landed in St. Lawrence County jail last February.

CANTON -- Samuel J. Lanphear III said he was an angry teenager involved with drugs when he landed in St. Lawrence County jail last February. By SUSAN MENDE B4_Mende_jail inmate Inmate Credits Classes For New Attitude Inmate credits classes for new attitude Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209984 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

OGDENSBURG -- Faced with a tight budget proposed for 2010, the city Recreation Department has cut one activity and is considering ending more of its family and senior citizens programs.

OGDENSBURG -- Faced with a tight budget proposed for 2010, the city Recreation Department has cut one activity and is considering ending more of its family and senior citizens programs. By MAX R. MITCHELL B2_Mitchell_city rec cuts Recreation Dept. Making Changes Recreation dept. making changes Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209986 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Local environmentalists say a storm is brewing over the way the proposed St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency will handle $16 million and 20 megawatts of hydropower offered to the community by the New York Power Authority.

MASSENA -- Local environmentalists say a storm is brewing over the way the proposed St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency will handle $16 million and 20 megawatts of hydropower offered to the community by the New York Power Authority. By LAURA BOMYEA B4_Bomyea_environmentalist Group Blasts Proposals For $16m Group blasts proposals for $16m Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209995 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The Petra Foundation, a nonprofit agency that recognizes those who contribute to the dignity of others, has honored Jacqueline Robarge, Baltimore, Md. -- who has ties to the north country -- as a Human Rights Hero.

The Petra Foundation, a nonprofit agency that recognizes those who contribute to the dignity of others, has honored Jacqueline Robarge, Baltimore, Md. -- who has ties to the north country -- as a Human Rights Hero. B2_Ellen_Petra Award Canton Graduate Robarge Honored As Human Rights Hero Canton graduate robarge honored as human rights hero Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209997 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

OGDENSBURG -- One of the telltale signs for identifying a painting as a Frederic Remington forgery is a smudged signature, which can be seen only under a black light, said Laura M. Foster, curator of the Frederic Remington Art Museum.

OGDENSBURG -- One of the telltale signs for identifying a painting as a Frederic Remington forgery is a smudged signature, which can be seen only under a black light, said Laura M. Foster, curator of the Frederic Remington Art Museum. By MAX R. MITCHELL B6_Mitchell_Remington fakes Curator Fleshes Out Forgeries Curator fleshes out forgeries Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2009311209998 2009-11-20T03:15:00-05:00 2009-11-20T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The Meehan family will grow by one today.

The Meehan family will grow by one today. By REBECCA MADDEN B3_madden_national adoption day Families Welcome Children In Adoption Celebration Families welcome children in adoption celebration Watertown Daily Times