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An update on the most important news of the North Country

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(Nov 25, 2025) After the state vastly expanded eligibility for childcare programs, funds haven't been able to keep up with demand, with over half of counties running out of money; delays in federal assistance and high food prices are making it a hard... more

(Nov 24, 2025) A new lodge at the base of Gore Mountain is ready to open, but is tied up in disputes between ORDA and the town of Johnsburg; Republican New York State Assemblyman Robert Smullen launched his campaign for the NY-21 seat last week, and ... more

(Nov 21, 2025) A village bill meant to protect immigrants in Saranac Lake sparked months of tension at board meetings and has left some locals questioning how their police force will respond to the growing threat of immigration enforcement; a federal... more

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(Nov 20, 2025) Assemblyman Scott Gray hosted two nuclear forums so locals could learn more about what it could mean to have a nuclear power plant in the North Country; today's North Country at Work story looks back in time to the creation of the St. ... more

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(Nov 19, 2025) The state plans to close Bare Hill Correctional Facility in Malone this spring; we talk with Jim Odato from the Adirondack Explorer, about how the sale of the 36,000-acre Whitney Estate has fallen through due to a deed restriction; and... more

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(Nov 18, 2025) As Elise Stefanik sets her sights on the governor's mansion, we take a look at her impact on New York's 21st Congressional District; the village of Potsdam is getting millions of dollars from the state to address flooding after months ... more

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(Nov 17, 2025) The Adirondack Park Agency is sending its first project in 14 years to an adjudicatory hearing; the Senior Planet Center in Plattsburgh will host an emergency preparedness training for North Country families tomorrow; and we head into ... more

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(Nov 14, 2025) Supporters and critics are weighing in on the state's decision to delay a plan to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels from most new homes and buildings; we talk with Whiteface's operations manager ahead of opening weekend; John Warr... more

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Hannah Judge
Ottawa musician whose battles with chronic illness shaped her band's new album.
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Episode: Reactions to nuclear forum, St. Lawrence Seaway history, fanclubwallet
Jim Odato
Reporter for the Adirondack Explorer
Adirondack Explorer
Episode: Bare Hill closure, Whitney Estate sale falls through, sound quiz
Alexandra Jacobs-Wilke
Mayor of Potsdam
Episode: Stefanik's NY-21 legacy, Potsdam flooding grant, this month's night sky
Jess Fortin
Senior Planet Center Manager
Senior Planet
Episode: ADK weapons range hearing planned, emergency prep training, deer tracking postcard
Nick Zecura
Operations manager at Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Mountain
Episode: All-electric delays, Whiteface opening weekend, ADK conditions, sound quiz
Matt Bondurant
Author of North Country, a thriller set in a fictionalized Plattsburgh.
Episode: Spotted lanternfly; working the night shift, Matt Bondurant
Scott Gray
Watertown-based Assemblyman leading the efforts to facilitate public forums on nuclear energy.
New York State Assembly
Episode: ADK weapons range debate continues, nuclear energy forums, Katherine Scott
Katherine Scott
A volunteer working to repatriate Indigenous objects from a museum back to their communities.
Dalhousie Library and Museum in Ontario
Episode: ADK weapons range debate continues, nuclear energy forums, Katherine Scott
Barry Keene
Drummer who played on the song 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,' collaborated with Gordon Lightfoot for 47 years.
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Episode: Stefanik campaign launch, Cashman post-election, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

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Catherine Wheeler
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Reactions to nuclear forum, St. Lawrence Seaway history, fanclubwallet
Q: Do you want to talk more about this chronic illness?
Hannah discusses her experience with Crohn's disease and how it influenced her songwriting.
Stefanik's NY-21 legacy, Potsdam flooding grant, this month's night sky
Q: How do the rest of us... Tell us how the rest of us can luxuriate in these dark weeks?
Aileen O'Donoghue explains that she savors the quiet and peacefulness of the dark winter weeks, sharing her sense of privacy and connection to the larger universe.
All-electric delays, Whiteface opening weekend, ADK conditions, sound quiz
Q: What are your hopes going into this year, first season in this role and new technology at the mountain?
I hope for as much cold and snow as we got last year, that was certainly a good January and February.
All-electric delays, Whiteface opening weekend, ADK conditions, sound quiz
Q: What will be open for skiers in these early weeks before the base is really covered?
We are starting off with uploading and downloading on the facelift just to take advantage of our elevation and as temperatures allow, we will start making snow down to the bottom.
Prop 1 results, Newcomb housing pilot, hunting with non-toxic ammunition
Q: What is the perspective of the New York State Conservation Council regarding lead ammunition?
They are not in favor of any ban on lead ammunition and believe hunters should be part of the conversation.

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This podcast provides timely updates on significant news and events impacting the North Country region, often focusing on local issues, community safety, and cultural happenings. Episodes revolve around a mix of topics, including political developments, social initiatives, and environmental matters, reflecting a commitment to highlighting the lives and stories of people in the area. A particularly notable feature of this series is its community involvement, as it frequently showcases local artisans, businesses, and initiatives that foster community spirit and resilience.

Listeners can expect discussions that cover a wide spectrum of topics, from the impact of climate change on local agriculture to cultural events that engage the public. Wi... more

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