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Based on the novel by the English writer Daphne Du Maurier, Jamaica Inn is a gripping mystery that tells the story of Mary Yellan, a woman who is forced to move into the ominous Jamaica Inn with ...

https://mountainlake.org/mystery-at-the-jamaica-inn-and-an-evening-with-neil-diamond-passport-picks/

Gather all your ghosts, ghouls, and frightful friends because it’s Halloween. Halloween dates back thousands of years to the Celtic people of ancient Europe, who recognized October 31st as the ...

https://mountainlake.org/get-ready-for-a-skele-ton-of-fun-this-halloween/

You might be familiar with the term “Coydogs” in the North Country but that’s really a misnomer for what these unique animals actually are. More accurately known as Coywolves or Eastern Coy...

https://mountainlake.org/coywolves-and-the-importance-of-keystone-predators-pbs-learningmedia/

Vote 2024, we sit down with Democrat Paula Collins, the candidate challenging Elise Stefanik in the 21st Congressional District. The post Paula Collins, Democratic Candidate in NY-21 Congressio...

https://mountainlake.org/paula-collins-democratic-candidate-in-ny-21-congressional-race-vote-2024/

A newly discovered infestation of an invasive water chestnut has been discovered in Dead Creek, not far from Plattsburgh City Beach and Lake Champlain. Lake Champlain Basin Program and NYSDEC are...

https://mountainlake.org/invasive-water-chestnut-species-found-near-lake-champlain/

The ribbon has been cut on a new highway Clinton County hopes will help attract new businesses, manufacturing & housing to the former Clinton County Airport site. The new highway has been named i...

https://mountainlake.org/clinton-county-business-innovation-gateway/

North Country Honor Flight receives its largest donation ever, 100-thousand dollars, to pay for flights to take veterans to visit the memorials built in their honor in Washington, from the NYS As...

https://mountainlake.org/north-country-honor-flight-receives-its-largest-donation-ever/

Join Mountain Lake PBS and The Carriage House Cooking School on November 10th for our Holiday Sides Cook In! Find inspiration for your next holiday hosting gig as we prepare a range of side dishe...

https://mountainlake.org/holiday-sides-cook-in-nov-10-2024/

Come on out for our next PBS KIDS Play Date! RESCHEDULED: Saturday, November 2 at 10 AM Join us for a morning of fall fun at Mountain Lake PBS! Watch an Elinor Wonders Why episode, enjoy some sn...

https://mountainlake.org/elinor-wonders-why-pbs-kids-play-date-2024/

International Artist’s Day is a global celebration of the power and joy art brings, and its importance in our lives! That includes art in all its forms — painting, dance, sculpture, poetry, p...

https://mountainlake.org/learn-create-and-imagine-on-national-artist-day/

From the Big Apple to the sprawling orchards of upstate, New Yorkers have a lot of love for the delicious and nutritious apple. So much so that it has been the official fruit of New York State si...

https://mountainlake.org/try-apeeling-activities-recipes-the-whole-family-will-enjoy-on-national-apple-day/

Wednesday, October 23 at 10 Uncover the harrowing story of a tragic and often overlooked event during the American Civil War, revealing the devastating consequences of war on both soldiers and ci...

https://mountainlake.org/secrets-of-the-dead-the-civil-wars-lost-massacre/

Friday, October 18 at 9 Discover the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey whose dances center on the Black American experience with grace, strength and beauty. Featuring previously unheard audio i...

https://mountainlake.org/ailey-american-masters/

Sunday, October 20 at 9 Susan and Andreas visit Stefan in prison. With help from Pünd, Susan puts the pieces together to solve the cases of both Frank and Cecily. In the Conway novel, Pünd reve...

https://mountainlake.org/moonflower-murders-episode-6/

Sunday, October 20 at 10 The investigation continues after a scientist is killed. After more shocking murders, seemingly by a professional killer, the team move in on billionaire Freddie Klink. I...

https://mountainlake.org/van-der-valk-season-4-episode-6/

Get more out of Mountain Lake PBS series and specials with Watch & Wonder Program Highlights. Watch "Finding Your Roots: No Irish Need Apply" and then dive deeper with media rich educational reso...

https://mountainlake.org/finding-your-roots-no-irish-need-apply-watch-wonder-program-highlight/

This Week: The huge infestation of an invasive water plant discovered in this creek in Plattsburgh. Contour Airlines wins a new contract with the county but with a new destination beginning next ...

https://mountainlake.org/mountain-lake-journal-october-18-2024-preview/

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay on England’s south coast. In a career spanning over half a century, the prolific crime writer was inspired by the landscapes and character of her home countr...

https://mountainlake.org/agatha-christies-england-and-the-story-of-mabel-dodge-luhan-passport-picks/

Documentary films are where entertainment meets education. This non-fiction genre provides the opportunity to capture diverse stories from your own community or beyond. You can profile a friend o...

https://mountainlake.org/a-primer-on-documentaries-beyond-the-peaks-film-fest/

The 2 candidates running for Mayor in the City of Plattsburgh join us for a debate. Democrat Wendell Hughes and Republican Don Kasprzak meet for an hour-long face-to-face debate in our studios at...

https://mountainlake.org/vote-2024-plattsburgh-mayoral-debate-october-11-2024/

The two candidates for mayor of the City of Plattsburgh, Wendell Hughes and Don Kasprzak, join us for a 1-hour face-to-face debate on some of the major issues facing the city. Join us as we conti...

https://mountainlake.org/mountain-lake-journal-october-11-2024-preview/

Moooo-ve over Old McDonald… New York State has some mighty fine farms too. Did you know there are over 33,000 farms in New York State and most of them are family-owned! In the North Country, ou...

https://mountainlake.org/moooo-ve-over-for-national-farm-animals-day/

Wednesday, October 16 at 10 Uncover the mysteries of the ancient world in Secrets of the Dead: Herculaneum Scrolls. This compelling documentary explores the extraordinary discovery of the Hercula...

https://mountainlake.org/secrets-of-the-dead-herculaneum-scrolls/

Discover the untold story of the couple’s unique relationship and the artistic journey that led to the creation of the iconic 1971 album Imagine. The film explores the pair’s art, activism, p...

https://mountainlake.org/how-john-yoko-made-imagine-and-a-new-show-from-walter-presents-passport-picks/

Sunday, October 13 at 10 Van der Valk and his team are called in when a scientist researching a cancer treatment breakthrough is found dead. Van der Valk’s ex-flame returns to help uncover the ...

https://mountainlake.org/van-der-valk-season-4-episode-5/

Sunday, October 13 at 9 The Endicotts reveal that Martin Webster had a motive to kill Cecily. Liam Corby tells Susan that he knows a secret of Lisa’s. In the Conway novel, Pünd reveals several...

https://mountainlake.org/moonflower-murders-episode-5/

Tuesday, October 15 at 10 FRONTLINE documents harrowing accounts from those who experienced the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and the ongoing war in Gaza. Israelis and Palestinians directly impacted by the...

https://mountainlake.org/a-year-of-war-israelis-and-palestinians-frontline/

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed across the United States on the second Monday in October, falls on October 14th this year. The holiday offers an opportunity to celebrate and learn about the r...

https://mountainlake.org/learn-about-diverse-cultures-histories-on-indigenous-peoples-day/

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Each year, around the globe, this day helps to draw a focus on issues related to mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. M...

https://mountainlake.org/explore-classroom-ready-community-resources-on-world-mental-health-day/

Specializing in immersive and anxiety-inducing events for 18 years and older, Malefycia offers detailed experiences that defy the imagination enhanced by spectacular decors and acting by their un...

https://mountainlake.org/malefycia-zoo-invites-you-to-face-your-fears-where-horror-meets-art/

The Water Station: October 3 – 6 The SUNY Plattsburgh Department of Theatre in collaboration with Plattsburgh State Art Museum presents The Water Station in the Nina Winkel Sculpture Court o...

https://mountainlake.org/art-and-drama-dive-deep-into-lake-champlain/

With October here, Election Day is just a month away now, and Early Voting will be getting underway in New York in just 3 weeks beginning on October 26th and running for 9 days until November 3rd...

https://mountainlake.org/vote-2024-early-voting/

Stewart’s Shops, which is already one of the largest chains of convenience stores in eastern New York, is looking to expand. The company says it’s buying the Jolley convenience store chain, g...

https://mountainlake.org/stewarts-shops-buying-jolley-chain-of-stores/

Right next to the new weather station at the Uihlein Farm are towers that are part of another critical network that is helping to track and protect wildlife. Our Producer Michael Hansen has more ...

https://mountainlake.org/wildlife-tracking-in-the-adirondacks-with-motus-network/

The remnants of Hurricane Helene have caused severe flooding in western North Carolina, especially in the mountains, where up to two feet of rain has fallen. Asheville and surrounding areas are s...

https://mountainlake.org/new-lake-placid-weather-station-joins-statewide-network-mesonet/

There’s a new option for kids and teenagers to get medical care in the Plattsburgh area with the opening of a new Hudson Headwaters pediatric health center. The Health Center is Hudson Headwate...

https://mountainlake.org/hudson-headwaters-opens-pediatric-center-in-plattsburgh/

Calling all teenage filmmakers! The 2024-25 Beyond the Peaks Student Film Festival is officially open for entries. Celebrating its 6th year showcasing student creativity and talent from across ...

https://mountainlake.org/beyond-the-peaks-film-fest-is-the-reel-deal/

Explore the importance of good nutrition, fitness, and self-care in helping kids grow strong and resilient on Child Health Day! Monday, October 7th is Child Health Day. Each year, this day provid...

https://mountainlake.org/create-healthy-childhood-habits-to-last-a-lifetime/

Yesterday , Montreal was treated to a dazzling triple bill performance by Ballet BC held at Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts in celebration of the inauguration of the 27th season of Danse Da...

https://mountainlake.org/a-mesmerizing-evening-of-dance-with-ballet-bcs-season-launch-performance-for-danse-danse/

Tuesday, October 8 at 9 Our new series for PBS, “Citizen Nation,” is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teens from across the U.S. as they compete in the nation’s premier civics ...

https://mountainlake.org/citizen-nation/

Tuesday, October 8 at 10 Investigating the lives and views of JD Vance and Tim Walz as they run for vice president. In an historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal the influenc...

https://mountainlake.org/the-vp-choice-vance-vs-walz/

Sunday, October 6 at 9 Susan meets with Alan’s ex-partner, who tells her that Alan knew Frank quite well. He also tells Susan that Frank had a relationship with a sex worker named Leo which cou...

https://mountainlake.org/moonflower-murders-episode-4/

Sunday, October 6 at 10 Piet and the team continue to investigate after an environmental campaigner is murdered. After another shocking murder, could Cobie Stegenga now be the prime suspect? Epis...

https://mountainlake.org/van-der-valk-season-4-episode-4/

Mountain Lake PBS will record a debate between Plattsburgh’s mayoral candidates Donald Kasprzak and Wendell Hughes on October 8, 2024. We invite the public to submit questions in advance using ...

https://mountainlake.org/submit-questions-for-the-plattsburgh-mayoral-debate-2024/

Whether you’re a racing novice or an aficionado, you’ll be rooting for your horse from the opening bell until the finish line in this action-packed audience participation event! Location:VFW ...

https://mountainlake.org/niteattheraces/

Encouraging our children to get involved in the arts is one of the best ways to support their creative, social and emotional development. It also helps set them up for academic success. Incorpora...

https://mountainlake.org/kids-music-day-2022/

Al Capone: the quintessential self-made American man, ruthless killer or both? Just his name sparks images of pin-stripe suits and bloody violence. To this day, Americans are fascinated by this c...

https://mountainlake.org/the-story-of-al-capone-and-becoming-frederick-douglass-passport-picks/

This week: The new Pediatric Center providing expanded health care to kids and teenagers in the North Country. Also, this week the new high-tech networks to better forecast severe weather and hel...

https://mountainlake.org/mountain-lake-journal-october-6-2024-preview/

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. For many of us, this calls to mind questions like “How do I spot signs of bullying?,” “What do I do if my child is feeling pressured by bullyi...

https://mountainlake.org/making-change-action-plans-for-bullying-prevention-month-beyond/

This fall, catch the jam packed PBS KIDS lineup featuring your favorite shows like Alma’s Way, Wild Kratts, and Sesame Street. And be sure to watch the newest addition to the PBS KIDS family, C...

https://mountainlake.org/dont-miss-your-familys-favorite-shows-from-pbs-kids-this-fall/

Step into the vibrant world of Quebec icon Diane Dufresne through the immersive exhibition Aujourd’hui, hier et pour toujours. Running until October 13, 2024, at Arsenal Art Contemporain in Mon...

https://mountainlake.org/a-true-colorful-life-diane-dufresne-immersive-exhibition-aujourdhui-hier-et-pour-toujours-at-larsenal/

As PBS takes a look at two of America’s most famous vice-presidents next week (American Experience: The American Vice-President airs Tuesday, October 1 at 8pm) we’ll look even further back in...

https://mountainlake.org/a-look-back-at-a-local-vice-president/

State Senator Dan Stec and Sheriffs from counties that border the Canadian Border call for the repeal of a state law they say is making it more difficult to apprehend the influx of illegal migran...

https://mountainlake.org/area-sheriffs-talk-green-light-law/

Early Voting in New York gets underway on October 26th and runs through Sunday, November 3rd. Voters who would like to use a mail-in ballot can do so to vote in the November General Election. The...

https://mountainlake.org/early-mail-in-ballots-in-new-york/

Plattsburgh’s most famous fare is celebrated. The Town of Plattsburgh announces its very first Michigan Festival. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Park f...

https://mountainlake.org/michigan-festival-in-2025/

A new pilot program with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is helping people with disabilities to discover one of the great camps in the Adirondacks. To reserve an elect...

https://mountainlake.org/dec-mobil-devices/

Get more out of Mountain Lake PBS series and specials with Watch & Wonder Program Highlights. Watch American Experience | LBJ: My Fellow Americans and then dive deeper with media rich educational...

https://mountainlake.org/american-experience-lbj-my-fellow-americans-watch-wonder-program-highlight/

It might seem like getting to know our neighbors is harder than ever in a time when feeling lonely and isolated is on the rise, but connecting with the people around us is an important way of cre...

https://mountainlake.org/why-being-a-good-neighbor-is-key-for-resilient-happy-healthy-kids/

Tuesday, October 1 at 9 PBS News offers live special coverage of the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate simulcast, co-anchored by Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz, with reporting from the News Hour te...

https://mountainlake.org/pbs-news-special-cbs-news-vice-presidential-debate-simulcast-2024/

This week: Plattsburgh’s most famous fare is celebrated, the Town of Plattsburgh announcing its very first Michigan Festival. And, as PBS takes a look at two of America’s most famous vice pre...

https://mountainlake.org/mountain-lake-journal-september-27-2024-preview/

Sunday, September 29 at 10 The team investigates the murder of an environmental campaigner on the eve of a global conference. Among the suspects is Cobie Stegenga, a famous singer presumed dead. ...

https://mountainlake.org/van-der-valk-season-4-episode-3/

Sunday, September 29 at 9 Susan decides to go to London to investigate what Alan Conway knew about the Frank Parris murder. DS Locke catches up with Susan and warns her to stay away from the case...

https://mountainlake.org/moonflower-murders-episode-3/

Wednesday, October 2 at 9 Out in the solar system, the weather gets wacky – with globe-spanning dust storms, monsoons of liquid methane, and lightning 10 times stronger than here on Earth. Disc...

https://mountainlake.org/nova-solar-system-storm-worlds/

Educators, are you looking to enhance your teaching practice with enriching local content? Earn 1 CTLE credit hour by viewing the documentary film, “The Resilient Ones: A Generation Takes on Cl...

https://mountainlake.org/the-resilient-ones-a-generation-takes-on-climate-change-earn-ctle-credit/

Montreal’s iconic Centaur Theatre is about to transport you into a world where Chekhov meets modern Quebec in its latest world premiere: Sakura – After Chekhov, running from September 17 to O...

https://mountainlake.org/sakura-blooms-at-centaur-theatre-this-fall-chekhov-with-a-montreal-twist/

In this sequel to Magpie Murders, Susan must solve the disappearance of Cecily Treherne by investigating the truth behind a real-life murder detailed in Alan Conway’s novel. Can Susan uncover t...

https://mountainlake.org/moonflower-murders-has-arrived-and-a-new-season-of-van-der-valk-passport-picks/

A new online platform has been launched to help recruit a new generation of healthcare workers in the North Country. Healthcare providers, non-profits, and educators came together this week to he...

https://mountainlake.org/icam-careers-in-healthcare/

A new bill before Congress would expand school lunch to include breakfast & dinner for kids. Watch U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Virtual Press Conference on The Universal School Meals Progr...

https://mountainlake.org/universal-school-meals/

A new bill before Congress would expand school lunch to include breakfast & dinner for kids. We sit down with Plattsburgh City Schools Superintendent Jay Lebrun to discuss that, the new rules thi...

https://mountainlake.org/plattsburgh-superintendent-jay-lebrun-on-universal-school-meals-and-more/

The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts presents the world premiere play The Cure: An Adirondack Story by playwright Frederic Glover of Canton, New York. Set during the summer of 1936 and ea...

https://mountainlake.org/healing-adirondack-play-has-world-premiere-this-month/

The League of Women Voters for the North Country celebrated the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution this week by encouraging students to register to vote. Volunteers held Voter Re...

https://mountainlake.org/voter-registration-drive/

Our Jack LaDuke takes us to the celebration in the Adirondacks with the opening of another 15-miles of the Adirondack Rail Trail and the announced beginning of the third and final phase of constr...

https://mountainlake.org/adirondack-rail-trail-expands/

Our extended Studio Interview with Plattsburgh City Schools Superintendent Jay Lebrun on the Issue of Acute Absenteeism Facing Schools. The post Extended Interview With Jay Lebrun appeared fir...

https://mountainlake.org/extended-interview-with-jay-lebrun/

Check out the Adirondack Harvest Festival on September 21st from 12-5 PM in Westport, NY at the Essex County Fairgrounds. Celebrate the harvest season and local agriculture with some great commun...

https://mountainlake.org/the-season-is-in-full-bloom-at-the-2024-adirondack-harvest-festival/

Our Jack LaDuke takes us to the celebration in the Adirondacks with the opening of the longest section yet of the long awaited Adirondack rail trail. And we’ll tell you about the new online pla...

https://mountainlake.org/this-week-on-mountain-lake-journal-september-20-2024/

Monday, September 23 at 9 At a time of heightened partisanship, declining trust in institutions, increased political violence, and rapid social change, Judy Woodruff set out this year on a two-ye...

https://mountainlake.org/crossroads-a-conversation-with-america/

Tuesday, September 24 at 9 FRONTLINE investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In a historic election, those who know the candidates bes...

https://mountainlake.org/the-choice-2024-harris-vs-trump-frontline/

Sunday, September 22 at 9 At the Treherne’s hotel, Susan meets Cecily’s sister and husband and learns more about the hotel’s former employee found guilty in the murder of Frank Parris. In C...

https://mountainlake.org/moonflower-murders-episode-2/

Sunday, September 22 at 10 After a whistleblower is murdered under police protection, the team are called in to make sure the second whistleblower makes it to court to testify and take down a cri...

https://mountainlake.org/van-der-valk-season-4-episode-2/

As the earth moves around the sun, the amount of daylight or darkness we see changes, as do the seasons. Sunday, September 22nd, is the first official day of fall marked by the fall equinox ...

https://mountainlake.org/it-may-be-hard-to-be-leaf-but-autumn-is-almost-here/

Sep 13 – Sep 29, 2024 | Studio | Persephone Productions Montreal’s Persephone Productions is renowned for offering a stage to emerging artists, and with their latest offering, How to Survive ...

https://mountainlake.org/how-to-survive-in-the-wild-delivers-an-electrifying-satire-on-tech-and-humanity/

The Sketch Artist tells the story of Eve Garance, a remarkable sketch artist with a gift for reading people. As a member of the Investigation Unit of the Montreal Police Department, she uses her ...

https://mountainlake.org/a-montreal-sketch-artist-helps-catch-criminals-and-a-documentary-starring-martin-scorsese-passport-picks/

Make exploring New York State’s history an adventure! From the Colonial and Revolutionary Period to today, learn how our state government works, about the individuals who fought for suffrage an...

https://mountainlake.org/history-of-the-united-states-and-new-york-pbs-learningmedia/

September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrate the culture, histories, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Centra...

https://mountainlake.org/learn-about-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month/

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s challenger in the upcoming election, Democrat Paula Collins, introduces herself to voters in Plattsburgh. Collins is the Democratic and Working Families party can...

https://mountainlake.org/vote-2024-ny-21-race-for-congress/

We talk with Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman, who has called on Senator Schumer and the federal government to help fix crumbling infrastructure on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Bas...

https://mountainlake.org/michael-cashman-on-fixing-crumbling-infrastructure/

Humanity is on full display at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts this month in more than a hundred thirty works from Belgium. They show viewers the pious side of life, the profane side of life, an...

https://mountainlake.org/pious-profane-and-playful-art-in-montreal/

The Battle of Plattsburgh commemoration is underway for 2024. Including, for the first time this year, a memorial to remember the important role that fort brown played in helping to defend Platts...

https://mountainlake.org/2024-battle-of-plattsburgh-commemoration/

New York Senator Chuck Schumer came to the North Country to tout new lower prescription drug prices for seniors on medicare. During a visit to Condo’s Pharmacy in Plattsburgh, Schumer showed a ...

https://mountainlake.org/senator-schumer-touts-lower-prescription-drug-prices-in-north-country/

Amtrak’s cross-border passenger train is back, returning to the North Country and Montreal after service was suspended for the entire summer. The post Amtrak Back on Track in Plattsburgh app...

https://mountainlake.org/amtrak-back-on-track-in-plattsburgh/

We talk about the new purple heart trail and battlefield memorial gateway the town and American legion are building on the lake shore. Also, about the national trio award that Michael Cashman has...

https://mountainlake.org/town-supervisor-michael-cashman-on-memorial-gateway-and-more/

Getting kids involved in the kitchen is a recipe for success—from building healthy habits to supporting school smarts. There are so many ways to stay healthy as a family. Daily exercise, play, ...

https://mountainlake.org/delicious-meets-nutritious-with-family-friendly-recipes-resources/

New restaurants are always the talk of the town in Montreal, and the foodie circuit has been buzzing with excitement over the opening of SEA ME (1455 Peel Street), located adjacent to Les Cours M...

https://mountainlake.org/sea-me-restaurant-a-sophisticated-new-gem-in-downtown-montreal/

This week: Our Vote 2024 coverage kicks off with congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s challenger in the upcoming election, introducing herself to voters in Plattsburgh. And, Senate Majority Leader Ch...

https://mountainlake.org/mountain-lake-journal-september-13-2024-preview/

Wednesday, September 18 at 8 In this new raw, unfiltered observational wildlife series, an elite camera team capture the dramatic lives of African big cats in the breath-taking Okavango Delta, Bo...

https://mountainlake.org/big-cats-24-7/

Sunday, September 15 at 9 Moonflower Murders, based on the second installment in Anthony Horowitz’s adaptation of his bestselling Susan Ryeland/Atticus Pünd series, picks up in the aftermath o...

https://mountainlake.org/moonflower-murders/

Sunday, September 15 at 10 The team is back and ready to tackle more of Amsterdam’s criminal underworld. Mark your calendars — Season 4 premieres on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 10.   The...

https://mountainlake.org/van-der-valk-season-4/

Sunday, September 15 at 8 Alex Ridley is a charismatic former Detective Inspector, who retired from the police after years of dedicated service having lost his wife and daughter in a devastating ...

https://mountainlake.org/ridley-season-2/

This two-part documentary explores the life of one of America’s greatest architects — hated by some, worshipped by others and ignored by many. Using archival photographs, live cinematography,...

https://mountainlake.org/ken-burns-story-of-frank-lloyd-wright-and-jacques-pepins-best-recipes-passport-picks/

The Mountain Lake PBS Pollination Station is back and blooming in its fourth year on the lawn of 1 Sesame Street—our home base in Plattsburgh, NY. Each year we tend our garden with love and car...

https://mountainlake.org/the-pollination-station-2024-summertime-rewind/

Tuesday, September 17th is National Voter Registration Day across the United States of America. First observed in 2012, this holiday celebrates civic participation in America’s democratic proce...

https://mountainlake.org/learn-about-civic-engagement-on-national-voter-registration-day/

Tuesday, September 10 at 9 PM. Live coverage and analysis of the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, followed immediately by special coverage co-anchore...

https://mountainlake.org/pbsnews-special-abc-presidential-debate-simulcast/

Discover local connections to history at the 26th annual commemoration of the Battle of Plattsburgh! On September 11, 1814 a critical battle of the War of 1812 was fought. The land and naval Bat...

https://mountainlake.org/commemorations-family-fun-at-multi-day-battle-of-plattsburgh-event/

The Dîner en Blanc Montréal 2024 enchanted thousands of guests yesterday September 6th with a captivating evening under the theme of “The Enchanted Forest.” The event, known for its eleganc...

https://mountainlake.org/diner-en-blanc-montreal-2024-a-magical-evening-with-an-enchanted-forest-theme-in-the-heart-of-the-city/

A special memorial held at a cemetery on the coast of Maine pays tribute to a forgotten hero from the Battle of Plattsburgh. Historian Ron Romano, who helped uncover Dr. John Briggs’ incredible...

https://mountainlake.org/forgotten-hero-in-the-battle-of-plattsburgh/

Mark Winfield, a retired accountant from Nova Scotia, has become an avid hiker in the Adirondacks and White Mountains of New Hampshire where he records his adventures to share on his popular YouT...

https://mountainlake.org/the-stones-of-great-bear-lake/

Give your classroom, 4-H club, homeschool group, or scout troop a behind-the-scenes look at television and media production with a field trip to the Mountain Lake PBS station in Plattsburgh, NY t...

https://mountainlake.org/plan-a-field-trip-to-the-mountain-lake-pbs-station/

On September 8th celebrate the unique, loving relationship between grandchildren and grandparents on National Grandparents Day! Whether they’re miles away or just around the corner, grandparent...

https://mountainlake.org/celebrate-national-grandparents-day-with-videos-activities-more/

Are you eager to stream PBS Passport but don’t have a TV compatible with the PBS app? We’re thrilled to offer a new thank-you gift for our supporters! When you donate just $10/month, or $120 ...

https://mountainlake.org/our-gift-to-you-stream-pbs-passport-with-a-roku-express/

Friday, September 6 at 9 Celebrate the enduring legacy of the iconic boy band that continues to capture the hearts of millions. Featuring the pop anthems, dance tracks and love songs that are fan...

https://mountainlake.org/new-kids-on-the-block-iheart-radio-live/

Saturday, September 7 at 8 In 2015, The Tragically Hip’s lead singer, Gord Downie, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Having just finished their latest record, it seemed only appropriate...

https://mountainlake.org/the-tragically-hip-a-national-celebration/

Sunday, September 8 at 8 Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman return as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the acclaimed modern retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic stories. But now our ...

https://mountainlake.org/sherlock-the-abominable-bride/

Travel to the deserts of Iraq for an archaeological dig, where the famous crime writer unravels a series of mysterious murders. Lyndsey Marshal stars as Agatha Christie and Jonah Hauer-King is Ma...

https://mountainlake.org/an-agatha-christie-mystery-and-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-chef-passport-picks/

We’re pleased to announce that our engineering team has successfully completed repairs on the Monkton translator. As part of these updates, the virtual channel numbers have been adjusted. You c...

https://mountainlake.org/monkton-translator-channel-update/

This week: The special memorial held at the cemetery on the coast of Maine, and the long overdue tribute paid to a forgotten hero from the Battle of Plattsburgh. And, we’re joined by author Mar...

https://mountainlake.org/mountain-lake-journal-september-6-2024-preview/

Routines are part of our daily life, whether we realize it or not. Making them work for us and our families can improve kids’ health and emotional development in BIG ways. Starting the day with...

https://mountainlake.org/make-practicing-routines-with-kids-a-positive-everyday-experience/

Espace pour la vie warmly invites you to experience the 12th edition of Jardins de Lumière, running from August 30th to October 31st 2024. This annual fall event transforms the three cultural ga...

https://mountainlake.org/jardins-de-lumiere-step-into-a-world-of-dreams-and-wonder/

Reflective storefront windows, theater marquees and subway cars populate the artwork of American artist Richard Estes. Throughout his career, the Illinois native has been drawn to the iconograph...

https://mountainlake.org/reflect-on-big-city-landscapes-this-summer/

Zac Matson with the Adirondack Explorer joins us to discuss his stories this summer on the controversial use of a chemical treatment to kill off invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil plants in Lake Geor...

https://mountainlake.org/chemical-treatments-in-lake-george-and-lake-trout-revival/

The summer season at Pendragon Theatre wraps up with a world premiere here in the Adirondacks before heading on to New York City and performances Off-Broadway. We sit down with 3 of the stars of ...

https://mountainlake.org/pendragon-theatres-word-premiere-and-new-home/

Plattsburgh’s newest outdoor mural is celebrated, as is the importance of the message it shares with the community. With the help of Plattsburgh’s Outside Art, the 988 mural was completed thi...

https://mountainlake.org/plattsburghs-988-mural-dedication/

There is a call for the federal government to step in to help the Town of Plattsburgh deal with the aging infrastructure on the former Air Force Base. Roads & underground water & sewer pipes were...

https://mountainlake.org/federal-support-requested-for-infrastructure-repairs-on-former-air-force-base/

A Canadian Labor Relations Board orders the nation’s railroads to resume service ending a work stoppage that shut down rail service throughout Canada & the Northern United States. We look at th...

https://mountainlake.org/canadas-railroads-ordered-to-resume-service/

For most of us, Labor Day means gathering at the family cook out, hitting the beach, and spending time with friends enjoying the end of summer. But did you know, this federal holiday isn’t just...

https://mountainlake.org/this-labor-day-learn-about-the-hard-fought-history-behind-workers-rights-in-america/

Sunday, September 1 at 8 During Claudine’s perfume launch, Bella fights to get the business grant she needs. As Lucian and Constance get ready to run away, Cecil’s plan to kill Danioni fails,...

https://mountainlake.org/hotel-portofino-season-3-episode-6/

The Canadian government orders the nation’s railroads and unions back to work, ending at least for now the work stoppage that shut down rail service throughout Canada and the northern United St...

https://mountainlake.org/mountain-lake-journal-august-30-2024-preview/

This is the true story of the 1942 sinking of the liner Laconia by a German U-boat through the eyes of six survivors. This epic two-part drama tells the story of Hilda Smith, a German national fl...

https://mountainlake.org/the-fateful-tale-of-the-laconia-and-a-brand-new-show-from-walter-presents-passport-picks/

Dogs have an amazing sense of smell. They can sniff out bombs, drugs, human diseases and even… moose poop! Learn about how the Wildlife Conservation Society is tracking the moose population in ...

https://mountainlake.org/dogs-tracking-moose-for-ecological-insights-pbs-learningmedia/

Montreal, a city celebrated for its dynamic arts scene and cultural vibrancy, continues to solidify its reputation as a fashion epicenter with two major events that have become staples in the fas...

https://mountainlake.org/fashion-forward-a-tale-of-two-iconic-montreal-festivals/

As educators and students prepare for the new school year, it’s the perfect time for teachers like you to sharpen your instructional skills and refresh classroom routines using PBS LearningMedi...

https://mountainlake.org/power-up-your-teaching-practice-with-pbs-learningmedia-and-mountain-lake-pbs/

What : Montreals’ most popular Gourmet Charity Gala is back and officially kicks off the summer this Saturday August 31th! Date: August 31, 2024Location: Complexe Pointe Claire, 6301 Trans-Cana...

https://mountainlake.org/strangers-in-the-night-montreals-biggest-gourmet-charity-gala-returns-for-its-20th-year/

Work is getting underway on the Champlain/Hudson Power Express Project that’ll deliver about 6-billion-dollars-worth of hydropower from Canada, along the entire length of Lake Champlain & the H...

https://mountainlake.org/champlain-hudson-power-express/

New York lost a prominent community leader, scholar, and civil rights activist this week. Alice Green, who grew up in the Adirondacks, spent much of her life advocating for incarcerated people ac...

https://mountainlake.org/remembering-alice-green/

Every July for the past few summers, the Town of Plattsburgh has hosted “Michigan Month” to celebrate the North Country’s most famous culinary delicacy. “Michigans” were first sold at a...

https://mountainlake.org/the-history-of-the-michigan-hot-dog/

The United Way of the Adirondack Region has been honored with a prestigious award from the Upstate New York Better Business Bureau. The BBB’s Torch Award is given to businesses and non-profits,...

https://mountainlake.org/united-way-honored-with-bbb-torch-award/

For next week's Watch & Wonder Highlight, we're featuring "Citizen Hearst | American Experience. After watching, dive deeper with resources about what characterizes “advocacy journalism,” and...

https://mountainlake.org/citizen-hearst-american-experience-watch-wonder-weekly-highlight/

Experience the arts in downtown Plattsburgh with family-friendly activities, live music, and more at the 2024 Lake City Arts Fest! On Saturday, August 24th, 12:00 to 6:30pm, come out for the thir...

https://mountainlake.org/enjoy-family-friendly-fun-at-the-lake-city-arts-fest-2/

Wednesday, August 28 at 8 Dive deep into South Texas to meet one of the United States’ most endangered wild cats: the ocelot. With about 80 known ocelots remaining in the country, the future of...

https://mountainlake.org/nature-american-ocelot/

Friday, August 23 at 9 Enjoy the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic’s annual open-air concert from the gardens of Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, featuring Andris Nelsons as guest cond...

https://mountainlake.org/official-preview-vienna-philharmonic-summer-night-concert-2024-great-performances-on-pbs/

Wednesday, August 28 at 9 An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. But the discovery is soon embroiled in controve...

https://mountainlake.org/odysseus-returns/

Sunday, August 25 at 8 After Nish is found dead, Lucian begs Constance to run away together. Alice proves her love to Carlo but realizes he’s been manipulating her. As Bella opens up to Amelia ...

https://mountainlake.org/preview-hotel-portofino-season-3-episode-5-revelations/

National Women’s Equality Day is a celebration of trailblazing women, offering the opportunity to look back at the history of the Suffrage Movement in America. August 26th marks over 100 years ...

https://mountainlake.org/learn-about-trailblazing-women-the-suffrage-movement-on-national-womens-equality-day/

This week: Work gets underway to lay the transmission line along the bottom of Lake Champlain that will provide billions of dollars worth of Canadian Hydro power to New York City. And the new boo...

https://mountainlake.org/mountain-lake-journal-august-23-2024-preview/

Join the iconic duo and the more than 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a- lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world’s most famous urban park. The unforgettable performance features ...

https://mountainlake.org/simon-garfunkel-in-central-park-and-a-new-addition-from-walter-presents-passport-picks/

The new school year is right around the corner! That means big changes and new routines for families and educators alike. Whether you’re returning to the classroom or learning from home, Mounta...

https://mountainlake.org/tips-tools-activities-for-new-school-year-success/

Looking for an evening of fun musical entertainment? NUVO Theater is proud to present KINKY BOOTS, the musical that has captivated audiences worldwide, and it’s coming to Verdun for two nights ...

https://mountainlake.org/step-into-a-world-of-glamour-with-kinky-boots-in-verdun-%F0%9F%8C%9F/

Overall, the water quality in Lake Champlain is good, however the effects of runoff pollution and climate change are still major concerns. We’ll dig into the newly released 2024 State of the La...

https://mountainlake.org/state-of-the-lake-report-2024/

We talk with Eric Howe and Meg Modley from the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program about the 2024 State of the Lake Report. We’ll also talk about efforts to boost Lake Trout & Atlantic S...

https://mountainlake.org/lcbp-scientists-eric-howe-meg-modley-on-the-state-of-the-lake-report/

You’re invited to enter a world of irrational artwork at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, New York this summer.  There you’ll find a gallery full of dreamlike paintings and inexplicable s...

https://mountainlake.org/surrealist-art-may-confuse-and-amaze/

Clean-up is underway to repair damage from the flash flooding triggered by the remnants of Hurricane Debby, flooding that brought Governor Kathy Hochul to the North Country this week to thank vol...

https://mountainlake.org/hurricane-debby-remnants-flood-north-country/