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November 3rd is election day in America and Vote 2026: PBS News Special brings live news, results, and analysis of the midterm elections, starting at 8:00 pm on WPBS!
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Check out what's new this month with WPBS Passport - a member benefit that provides extended access to PBS favorites and local specials. To learn more about WPBS Passport, visit: watch.wpbstv.org/passport/le…
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The Gold on MASTERPIECE: Season 2, Episode 3 | Watch Sunday, Nov. 1 at 10 p.m. on WPBS As pressure builds on the criminals laundering the proceeds of the stolen Brink’s-Mat gold, the police surveillance picks up pace as they pursue the suspects around the world. #WPBS #PBS #TheGold #Masterpiece
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Maigret on MASTERPIECE: Season 2, Episode 3 | Watch Sunday, Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. on WPBS As Maigret investigates the drowning of a young woman, he is assigned another high-profile case: the disappearance of a congressman. To make matters worse, Guichard makes changes to Maigret's team, complicating his investigation. #WPBS #PBS #Maigret #Masterpiece
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Things That Go Bump in the Night | Watch Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. on WPBS "Things That Go Bump in the Night: Tales of Haunted New England" takes you on a journey throughout historic New England collecting tales of the supernatural, the unexplained, and the mysterious—spooky stories of ghosts, spirits, witches, and even a vampire! #WPBS #PBS #ThingsThatGoBumpintheNight
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Ever wonder how #Halloween went from ancient traditions to the candy-and-costume celebration we know today? 🎃 Take students on a spooky trip through history to discover the traditions and beliefs that helped shape this beloved holiday! (Grades: 3-5) bit.ly/4heZV8k
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Folklore & Frost: Haunted Happenings | Watch Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. on WPBS WPBS-TV presents "Folklore & Frost: Haunted Happenings," exploring the eerie legends and unexplained mysteries of Northern New York! From haunted historic homes and the ghost of Tug Hill Annie to a mysterious shipwreck and a possible supernatural vortex at Thompson Park, discover the chilling stories that refuse to be forgotten. #WPBS #PBS #FolkloreandFrost #HauntedHappenings
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FEATURED #AUCTION ITEM: @CutcoCutlery, Olean, NY - Item # 309 – Cook’s Combo Knife Set – Valued at $274.  -- Join us for the 2026 WPBS Annual Holiday Auction, NOV 19 through NOV 21! Watch the LIVE BROADCAST every night on WPBS at 7 pm and BID ONLINE at wpbstv.org/auction anytime starting NOV 19 at 5 pm!
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🎃 Before pumpkins, there were TURNIPS! 👀 From spooky carved turnips to glowing jack-o’-lanterns, discover the surprising history behind Halloween’s glow-up! 🥬➡️🎃 #HalloweenHistory #FunFacts #JackOLantern #DidYouKnow #Halloween #Turnip #Pumpkin -- Love content like this? Consider supporting WPBS at wpbstv.org/donate.
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Make sure you get this into your diaries: The Forsytes is set to return for a gripping second season, beginning March 28 on @masterpiecepbs. A new era of scandal, ambition, and shifting loyalties awaits, and the cracks in the family’s polished façade grow deeper... Who will be tuning in?
The #ForsytesPBS is set to return for a gripping second season, beginning March 28 on MASTERPIECE @PBS. A new era of scandal, ambition, and shifting loyalties awaits, and the cracks in the family’s polished façade grow deeper... Who will be tuning in? 👀
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Tonight at 7:30 PM on WPBS, Gouverneur faces off against Thousand Islands in Game 10 of Whiz Quiz Season 46. Watch Live or Stream Anytime online, on YouTube, and on the PBS app! --- Production funding for Whiz Quiz, season 46 is provided by: Northern New York Community Foundation, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, St. Lawrence Lewis BOCES, The Wild Center, Rochester Regional Health, Samaritan Medical Center, Jefferson Community College, and The Ranger School (SUNY ESF). Major funding for scholarships is provided by: National Grid, Stewart’s Shops, New York Air Brake and Key Bank.
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FEATURED #AUCTION ITEM: @CartierPlace Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Item # 231 – 1 Night Stay in Superior Suite – Valued at $265. -- Join us for the 2026 WPBS Annual Holiday Auction, NOV 19 through NOV 21! Watch the LIVE BROADCAST every night on WPBS at 7 pm and BID ONLINE at wpbstv.org/auction anytime starting NOV 19 at 5 pm!
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Tonight at 7:30 PM on WPBS, Hermon-Dekalb faces off against South Lewis in Game 9 of Whiz Quiz Season 46. Watch Live or Stream Anytime online, on YouTube, and on the PBS app! --- Production funding for Whiz Quiz, season 46 is provided by: Northern New York Community Foundation, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, St. Lawrence Lewis BOCES, The Wild Center, Rochester Regional Health, Samaritan Medical Center, Jefferson Community College, and The Ranger School (SUNY ESF). Major funding for scholarships is provided by: National Grid, Stewart’s Shops, New York Air Brake and Key Bank.
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Join us tomorrow night at the WPBS studios for a FREE FAMILY SCREENING of all-new @SUPERWHYTV's Comic Book Adventures episodes! 🦸‍♂️ Learn more at wpbstv.org/events
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NOVA: Evolution—Body Builders | Watch Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. on WPBS From the first time two cells stuck together, evolution has been crafting new bodie -biological machines then put to the test by Earth's ever-changing environments. Discover the process behind the incredible variety of animal shapes and sizes. #WPBS #PBS #NOVA #Evolution
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Tonight at 7:30 PM on WPBS, Massena faces off against South Jefferson in Game 8 of Whiz Quiz Season 46. Watch Live or Stream Anytime online, on YouTube, and on the PBS app! --- Production funding for Whiz Quiz, season 46 is provided by: Northern New York Community Foundation, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, St. Lawrence Lewis BOCES, The Wild Center, Rochester Regional Health, Samaritan Medical Center, Jefferson Community College, and The Ranger School (SUNY ESF). Major funding for scholarships is provided by: National Grid, Stewart’s Shops, New York Air Brake and Key Bank.
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Community members are invited to explore the world of sustainable food forest gardening during a special screening event on Sun. NOV 15 at 2 pm at St. Lawrence Nurseries in Potsdam. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Dani. Visit wpbstv.org/events to register today!
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WPBS invites the community to attend two special screenings of For Country: First In, Last Out, a new one-hour documentary, presented by WPBS, highlighting the experiences of the “Polar Bears” of the 4-31 Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum. The screenings will be held in Amphitheater 6-003 at Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY on Tuesday, November 3, at 12:30 pm, and Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 pm. Community members are invited to attend either showing and learn more about the experiences of these soldiers and their connection to the North Country. Admission is free and open to the public, though registration is suggested at wpbstv.org/events.
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Before you replace the whole sink, replace the parts. 💧 Richard (@ThisOldPlumber) shows you what to look for and how to swap out the worn components.
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