(Nov 13, 2026) A folklorist from Jefferson Community College on how we got so superstitious about Friday the 13th; plus, in today's North Country at Work story, a postal worker in Clinton County on why she loves getting mail; and, head out to the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake this weekend to see a re-telling of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar".

(Nov 13, 2026) A young postal worker shares her love for the job, and why she thinks people should send more physical mail.

(Nov 13, 2026) We’ve had our first real snow. Plan for the possibility of encountering more snow, ice, and slippery, wet conditions wherever you’re headed this weekend.

(Nov 13, 2026) Americans’ faith in government has been at an all-time low for two decades now. A group of indigenous elders has published a book of essays about Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois, democracy and its lessons for American politics today.

(Nov 13, 2026) A panel of experts that met in Lake George this week agreed the North Country needs more recovery resources for survivors long after they escape traffickers.

(Nov 13, 2026) Rae’s latest book features essays written by Canadian thinkers, including writer Margaret Atwood and geopolitical advisor Michael Kovrig

(Nov 12, 2026) The election results have sparked infighting in the state Republican Party, with some of those spats involving top leaders in the North Country. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman-elect Anthony Constantino have both been involved in the finger-pointing. Also: A panel of advocates and law enforcement shared strategies for identifying human trafficking and supporting survivo...

(Nov 12, 2026) Elise Stefanik, Anthony Constantino, Liz Joy, Bruce Blakeman and other top Republicans have been sparing over the midtern election results.

(Nov 12, 2026) The election results have sparked infighting among Republicans across New York, with some of those spats involving top leaders in the North Country; a panel of advocates and law enforcement shared strategies for identifying human trafficking and supporting survivors in Lake George this week; and we hear from a group of Indigenous elders, who published a book of essays about Haudenos...

(Nov 11, 2026) A group of indigenous elders has published a book of essays called "American Indigenous Democracy: A Call for Interdependence."

(Nov 11, 2026) For Veterans Day, we preview a resource fair this weekend in Saranac Lake to help North Country veterans navigate their benefits and find support after military service. Also: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says Democrats have a lot they want to accomplish when they retake control of Congress in January, but President Donald Trump could derail their agenda with his veto power.

(Nov 11, 2026) Steven O'Brien, of Massena, shares about the complicated pain of Vietnam war veterans in his memoir, "Service to My Country."

(Nov 11, 2026) New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says Democrats have a lot they want to accomplish when they retake control of Congress in January; organizers in Saranac Lake are hosting a resource fair this weekend to help North Country veterans navigate their benefits and find support after military service; and we have a conversation with a decorated Vietnam veteran about how the loss of two Mar...

(Nov 11, 2026) Organizers say the Veterans Stand Down is designed to help North Country veterans better access their post-service benefits

(Nov 10, 2026) New York's junior senator says she's focused on lowering costs, restoring health care access, and cracking down on corruption.

(Nov 10, 2026) The North Country’s public and private universities are fighting to attract students amidst a nationwide demographic decline in the number of people applying to college. Emily Russell reports on a shifting power dynamic in college admissions. Also: New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office wants safeguards for Flock cameras and other license-plate readers.

(Nov 10, 2026) Power dynamics in college admissions are shifting as schools face dropping enrollments and students face huge financial pressures; environmental advocates in the Adirondacks are discussing their concerns about a potential resurgence of acid rain amid the Trump administration's recent rollbacks of the Clean Air Act; and a community art project in Bolton Landing is taking on the...

(Nov 9, 2026) After last week’s midterm elections, we look back at the results and what they mean for New York politics; we go for a shoulder-season hike along a stretch of the Northville-Placid Trail in the southern Adirondacks; and in this episode of Adirondack Selections, Emily Russell and Dr. Curt Stager explore what may be happening in the minds of animals while they sleep.

(Nov 9, 2026) In this episode of Adirondack Selections, Emily Russell and Dr. Curt Stager explore what may be happening in the minds of animals while they sleep.

(Nov 9, 2026) Colleges are trying to transform an admissions process that has often been daunting and stressful into an experience that's open, easier and friendly.

(Nov 9, 2026) On today’s Story of the Day, we break down what last Tuesday’s election results mean for New York state's Democrats and Republicans. Also, we go on a shoulder season hike along a stretch of the Northville-Placid Trail in the southern Adirondacks.

(Nov 8, 2026) Basecamp in Bolton Landing is hosting a community art project featuring more than a dozen 8-foot Bigfoot cutouts for local artists to design. They'll then be installed around the area.

(Nov 6, 2026) Trails remain slippery with some ice and fallen leaves, and the highest peaks will see temperatures near freezing, when wind chills drop, and light snow could fall.

(Nov 6, 2026) On today’s Story of the Day, we break down the results of the NY-21 race, where Republican Anthony Constantino narrowly defeated Democrat Blake Gendebien. Also: Check out migrating snow geese with the Northern New York Audubon as they stop in Malone this weekend.

(Nov 6, 2026) Alyssa May Gold brings the adaptation to the Pendragon Theater in Saranac Lake