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Category: People Near Here
The Bridges of Keeseville | People Near Here
Our Derek Muirden shares the story behind a dedicated group’s crusade to save their community’s historic bridges in Keeseville, New York. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/Keesevillehistoricbridges
People Near Here | Brick Garden
People Near Here returns. Our Derek Muirden tells us the story behind some new brickwork at the Clyde Lewis Air Park on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base, and the dedicated veteran who created it.
People Near Here | Toboggan Chute
In this age of everything high-tech there are many visitors to the Olympic Village who are finding thrills the old-fashioned way on a ride that dates back generations. Derek Muirden brings us the story in his latest People Near Here.
People Near Here | Tomb of the Unknowns
Last fall we followed along on a North Country Honor Flight with local veterans to visit the memorials in Washington, D.C. built in their honor. One of the stops on trip, and certainly one of the most moving, was the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The memorial is among the most…
Champlain Valley Quilters Guild Fall Show
Every two years, quilters who belong to the Champlain Valley Quilters Guild here in New York, host their Quilt Show at the SUNY Field House on the Plattsburgh State campus, which year-after-year is a dazzling display of their creative talents — that often are used to help people in need. Our Derek Muirden was at…
People Near Here | Renovated Elevator to Top of Whiteface
Derek Muirden shows us the cool, new, modern way to get to the top of one of the Adirondack’s Highest Peaks. The elevator to the top of Whiteface Mountain that has been operating since 1935 has been renovated, and a new glass elevator takes visitors to the mountain top and breathtaking view:Learn more: www.whiteface.com
Summer Exhibit at the Adirondack Experience
Derek Muirden gives us a look at the Adirondack Experience’s new summer exhibits, including a rather unusual display featuring all kinds of critters.
People Near Here: John Bacon “Salute the Sky”
Mountain Lake PBS remembers our veterans who fought on D-Day with a look back into our archive at Derek Muirden’s “People Near Here: John Bacon ‘Salute the Sky’” This special episode of “People Near Here” looks at former Plattsburgh resident John Bacon who fought in World War II and reminisces about his experiences in the…
Murray’s Fools: A Distillery Makes It’s Mark
Our Derek Muirden takes us to a new distillery that’s opened in the North Country, and tells us why it’s named after a famous writer. The distillery is producing its spirits in small batches to start, so distribution is limited, however, you can visit their website at Murray’s Fools Distillery for a list of local…
Adirondack Quilters Exhibited | People Near Here
Derek Muirden takes us to a quilt show at the Peru Free Library featuring works by some of the most talented quilters in the Adirondacks. The exhibit runs through April 6th. Learn more: www.perufreelibrary.org or www.facebook.com/PeruFreeLibrary People Near Here is supported by Valcour Brewing Company, with additional support from Northern Insuring Agency and Lake Forest.
