Ursula Trudeau held a special place in the Saranac Lake community as a highly accomplished artist and a strong supporter of many local institutions.

Trudeau, who passed away earlier this month, was also well known for her collection of hats - top hats, cowboy hats, garden party hats, straw hats from China, Morocco, Russia, and designers from Montreal and New York City, and even a native American headdress.

A few years ago, during an exhibit of her hats at Historic Saranac Lake, Todd Moe sat down with Ursula to talk about head wear.

As we wind to the end of 2019, we're going to remember one of the big North Country personalities who passed away this year. Ursula Trudeau was an artist and a larger-than-life figure who lived in Saranac Lake.

Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss cosmic rays. While many people may think cosmic rays only affect astronauts or satellites - objects in space - computers and other electronic equipment on Earth can be affected, too.

Every year in New York City, a foundation called Companions in Courage brings some Christmas cheer to children who are in hospitals. The kids can’t visit Santa Claus, so the charity brings Santa to them via video chat.

Dan Berggren has deep roots in the southern Adirondacks. He was raised in the hamlet of Olmsteadville, in the town of Minerva, in Essex County. His great, great grandfather had come from Ireland and settled there, and his family had lived there for generations.

When he was 13, Dan began singing and playing folk music.

This season, we're sharing stories of baking and breaking bread with family, friends and community, and how bread plays a part in daily life and holiday celebrations.

Today, we have two Bread Time Stories set during the holidays and centered on generations of family.

Jan DeWaters, of Potsdam, loves fruitcake, especially her mom's homemade variety.

Karen Morgan lives in Norwood, just north of Potsdam, and remembers bread as a big part of small town life for her grandmother, mother and herself, especially at Christmas.

Austin Cross, KPCC