Category Archives: Station News

All Star Auction Items on eBay !

WPBS-DT has listed several left-over items from our recent All-Star-Auction on eBay. Check it out and place your bid now on items like a Men’s Leather Jacket for men, Motocross Racing Helmet, two Wedding Dresses, a Bicycle Helmet, Vintage Postcards, … Continue reading

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WPBS-DT and TJ TOYOTA of Potsdam Sponsor Library Workshops

WPBS-DT and TJ TOYOTA of Potsdam recently held writers workshops at the Norwood and Norfolk libraries to encourage children in the North Country to create their own stories as part of the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest. The workshops helped … Continue reading

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WPBS-DT Hosts As Time Goes By Cross Canada Tour.

WPBS-DT is hosting an As Time Goes By Cross Canada Tour with Moira Brooker , who plays Judy in the series and Philip Bretherton, who plays Alistair, and you’re invited!

WPBS will host a 90-minute question and answer reception on Thursday, October 27 at 7 pm in Ottawa. The location is yet to be determined and will be announced soon. Tickets are each and include your membership to WPBS and a British Flag lapel pin. Continue reading

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Ready Set Fun

WPBS-DT, Watertown Public Broadcasting, is gearing up for its largest literacy children’s event of the
year, Ready Set Fun Bookfest 2011! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 11 am until 2 pm at the Watertown Ice Arena. This event is a Yellow Ribbon Event and free to the public, however, the donation of a canned good item is encouraged to benefit a local food pantry. Every child receives a FREE book! Continue reading

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Local Snowmobile Trails to be Featured in Local & National TV Shows

WPBS-DT, the Public Television station in Watertown, New York announces their latest endeavor in
conjunction with Lewis, Oswego and Oneida Counties and Old Forge, NY to produce a four-part local
snowmobiling television series, Snow Country New York (w.t.). Continue reading

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY NEXT TOPIC ON WPBS LIVE!

Watertown, NY – January 17, 2011 – The New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and National Grid will show viewers how to save money, save energy, and save the environment on WPBS Live!, Wednesday, February 9th at 8 p.m. on WPBS-TV. Continue reading

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WPBS-DT, Watertown PBS, is announces the completion of a fiber connection

WPBS-DT, Watertown PBS, is pleased to announce the completion of the fiber connection from WPBS-DT to Rogers Cable Carrier Hotel in Buffalo, New York. Continue reading

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WPBS-DT RECEIVES USDA FUNDING TO ASSIST IN FINALIZATION OF DIGITAL CONVERSION PROJECT

In a decision made on December 3, 2010, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Services, WPBS is selected to receive funding to complete the third and final phase of its digital conversion project. Continue reading

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VETERANS DAY: Program Schedule

View our program schedule on Veterans Day Continue reading

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PBS KIDS RANKED #1 KIDS SITE FOR FREE VIDEOS

PBS KIDS’ online educational content watched two times longer than any other top kids’ site, also now available on Google TV. Continue reading

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