🌱 Potsdam-born musician Duane Charland remembered by family and friends

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In today's newsletter:

• Potsdam-born musician Duane Charland remembered by family and friends

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Duane G. Charland, 62, Ogdensburg (northcountrynow.com) — Potsdam native Duane G. Charland, 62, has passed away, with a private burial planned at Stark Cemetery in South Colton. Remembered as a kind, self-taught musician who loved drums and guitar, he is survived by siblings in Alabama and Washington. Friends and neighbors are invited to share condolences online through Frary Funeral Home.
   

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📸 Around Potsdam

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Potsdam

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Clarkson Men's Soccer Summer ID Clinic →
  Hantz Field, 59 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam
  10:00 am

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Other local events

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📣 Potsdam Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• In Stitches →
  Madrid Hepburn Library, 11 Church St, Madrid
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Nature Knowledge - Cornell Cooperative Extension
  St Lawrence County Chamber Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm Canton, NY
  10:00 am
• Genealogy For Beginners
  St Lawrence County Chamber Ogdensburg History Museum, 206 Ford St., Ogdensburg
  11:00 am
• House of Hamill Concert
  St Lawrence County Chamber Edwards Opera House 161 Main St. Edwards, NY 13635
  7:00 pm

Sunday August 9

• Pipe Organ Concert
  St Lawrence County Chamber St. Mary's Catholic Church 68 Court Street Canton, NY 13617
  2:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Chair Yoga for Everyone →
  Madrid Hepburn Library, 11 Church St, Madrid
  4:30 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Story time with Mrs Paige →
  Madrid Hepburn Library, 11 Church St, Madrid
  3:30 pm
• TAUNY'S Prentice Lane Music Series -- Barb Heller and Gretchen Koehler
  St Lawrence County Chamber Prentice Lane, Main Street, Canton
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Board of Education Meeting
  Canton Csd Canton, NY 13617
  4:00 pm
• Millstone Rounders →
  Norwood Village Green Concert, 3 Bicknell St, Norwood
  7:00 pm
• The Millstone Rounders →
  Norwood Village Green Concert, 3 Bicknell St, Norwood
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Clarkson University posted a job opening for Lifeguard- Per Diem in Potsdam. Apply here.
• Stewart's Shops posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate- Full Time in Potsdam. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Potsdam here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• Filiatrault named SUNY Canton's new Athletic Communications Assistant (northcountrynow.com)
• Canton and Pulaski to receive NYS electric charger grants (informnny.com)
• Homelessness up 54% in tri-county area, state report says; St. Lawrence County population centers feeling impact (northcountrynow.com)

Lisbon

• Joan B. Donaldson, 86, Lisbon (northcountrynow.com)

Massena

• Massena church holds weeklong Ecumenical Vacation Bible School (nny360.com)

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Ok Potsdam! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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