Work Stories

These stories come from NCPR’s weekly North Country at Work feature. Each includes a short audio piece, lots of historic (and contemporary!) photos, and stories of workers and industries from all over the region.

To find stories near you, all North Country at Work stories can also be browsed on the Story Map.

North Country at Work: David Lee Belding and Dani Baker build their small farm dream

North Country at Work: the legend of Lake Placid's Climena Alford Wikoff

North Country at Work: Alexandria Bay's Roy Johnson - a North Country renaissance man

North Country (back) at work: Plattsburgh's Greek Aleka's Restaurant opens outdoor seating

Will North Country summer camps be open this summer, and what might they look like?

North Country at Work: how a Jefferson County church is moving itself out of the sanctuary

Waterhole, Blind Owl Band not quitting the fight in Saranac Lake

North Country at Work: Grocers respond, adapt, and pivot in the face of COVID-19

North Country at Work: Amidst closures, Sackets Harbor farm stays open and gives away food

North Country at Work: Jean Elk on nursing in the '40s in Alexandria Bay

North Country at Work: The volunteer tax-preparing fairies of the tri-lakes

North Country at Work: Potsdam fiddler keeping the tradition alive