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New affordable housing is going up in several communities, including the village of Tupper Lake, where a new project hopes to create much needed housing, while at the same time, preserving one of the village’s historic landmarks. Jack LaDuke shows us.

What could be a revolution in aviation is taking place in the skies over the North Country. BETA Technologies, a company based in Vermont has been testing a new type of aircraft powered entirely by electricity.

On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for the annual Memorial Day Concert on PBS, honoring the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Airs Sunday, May 30th at 8PM on Mountain Lake PBS.

Events of the Adirondack Film Festival will be back on big screens this October, according to Adirondack Theatre Festival board member Andrew Meader. Enjoy his interview with Spotlight producer Paul Larson. The Adirondack Film Festival in Glens Falls, New York, begins October 14th and lasts until the 17th.

This week on Mountain Lake Journal, the revolution in aviation being built in Vermont and tested in the skies over Northern New York. Also, the new plans on the drawing board for a historic factory in Tupper Lake to help address a housing crisis in the Adirondacks.

We had a blast at last night's Cook In, and it looks like our home cooks did too! Thanks Carriage House Cooking School for a fantastic fundraiser for Mountain Lake PBS. Cook In is supported by: Presenting Sponsor Lomanto Provost Financial Advisors. Premiere Gourmet Sponsors Knight Automotive, Inc, Dannemora Federal Credit Union, UFirst Federal Credit Union, and Northern Insuring Agency, Inc. #MLPBSCookIn

Over the past year, a team of filmmakers has been documenting the hopes and fears of people dealing with a pandemic, racism and polarized politics across America. The FRONTLINE | PBS post-election special, "American Voices: A Nation in Turmoil" airs TONIGHT at 10PM on Mountain Lake PBS.

Attention high school seniors and undergraduate college students! Interested in a career in broadcasting? Mountain Lake PBS is now accepting applications for our 2021 NYSBA internship. Deadline to apply is February 14th, 2021. More info at https://mountainlake.org/about/jobs-and-internships/

PROGRAMMING NOTICE: We will be carrying former VP Joe Biden’s live address to the nation tonight. While there is no set time for the speech, we have made some adjustments to our schedule: Washington Week will air at 8pm tonight and Mountain Lake Journal follows at 8:30pm.

While you wait for Mountain Lake Journal tonight, check out this episode of Ryan Lee's "Stories of Gumption" podcast featuring our very own Thom Hallock! https://storiesofgumption.podbean.com/e/thom-hallock-gumpt/

Don't miss this special performance from John Legend and The Roots on Austin City Limits, as they perform songs from their collaboration "Wake Up!" this Saturday, November 7th at 11PM on Mountain Lake PBS!

This week on Mountain Lake Journal, the election results and races here in the North Country that will come down to the thousands of mail-in ballots. And we look at a bike manufacturer in the Adirondacks seeing his business take off amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

JOIN US: On Election Day, watch and follow the PBS NewsHour for the latest results, news and analysis. Our election night coverage begins TONIGHT at 6PM on Mountain Lake PBS.

As of 6am, polls are now open in New York. Today is the last day to cast your ballot in-person or drop off your mail-in ballot. Polls close at 9PM. And don't forget to tune in to Mountain Lake PBS at 6PM for live election coverage from the PBS NewsHour. Stay safe and happy voting!

For this week's Passport Pick, join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is a breathtaking and personal journey through 200,000 years of history. Available on MLPBS Passport!