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Reliving the Miracle in Lake Placid

As efforts to bring the Winter Olympics back to Lake Placid intensify among North Country residents and state leaders, many are vividly recalling an iconic event from forty-six years ago, when the games were held in the Essex County village. Modern technology and the return of some famous figures recreated the magic of a historic February night, making the past feel present once more.
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Reporters Roundtable: Soaring Utility Bills, Regional Homelessness, and the Olympic Spirit

This week we bring together reporters covering the news here in the North Country to talk about some of the...
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This week on Mountain Lake Journal | February 27, 2026

Watch or stream Friday at 8This week, we bring together reporters covering the news here in the North Country to talk about some of the big stories over the past few weeks, including the soaring cost of electricity this winter, some of the highest utility bills many customers have seen in years. And we'll take you to the spectacular show in Lake Placid celebrating the miracle on ice on the next Mountain Lake Journal.
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Giles Blunt: Bad Juliet chills Saranac Lake

The Adirondack village of Saranac Lake, New York is captivating readers of a historical fiction novel by one of Canada's foremost authors, Giles Blunt.  The book bears the intriguing title ofBad Juliet.  It's the story of a man who takes a job as a tutor to the patients at the Trudeau Sanitarium. There he meets a young woman with a haunting past.
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Passatelli in Brodo: Cooking at the Carriage House

The kitchen of Chef Curtiss Hemm smells of parmesan, lemon and nutmeg, as he crafts a rustic Italian dish that serves up comfort on a cold evening.
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This week on Mountain Lake Journal | February 20, 2026

Watch or stream Friday at 8The Adirondack Mountains loom over a mysterious love story, set in the Trudeau Sanitarium in Saranac Lake, New York. Paul Larson chats with Canadian author Giles Blunt about his new novel Bad Juliet. Chef Curtiss Hemm crafts a rustic Italian dish.
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Dr. Dexter Criss: Leading Voices in Praise

Our region is shaped by people who arrive here with a story, and leave an impact. Dr. Dexter Criss of...
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Pendragon Theatre: Setting the Stage for a Scene Change

After entertaining North Country audiences for nearly 45 years in Saranac Lake, New York, administrators at Pendragon Theatre realized a...
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This week on Mountain Lake Journal | February 13, 2026

Watch or stream Friday at 8This week on Mountain Lake Journal, Paul Larson interview Michael Aguirre of Pendragon Theatre, as the theatre prepares to open its new building in Saranac Lake. ADK Woman founder LeeAnne Ruff interviews Dr. Dexter Criss about his leadership role with the Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir.
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ADK WOMAN: Connecting and Empowering Professionals

ADK Woman is a dynamic network designed to uplift, empower, and connect professional women across the Adirondack region.  The mission of ADK Woman is to provide the resources, relationships, and inspiration women need to grow and thrive, whether they are entrepreneurs, executives or emerging leaders.
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