Ed Deso

Fountain Square ‘Outpost’ set to open in former Orvis this Friday

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Fountain Square Outfitters owners Matt and Nancy Fuller said their second shop “outpost” will open in time for Black Friday, Nov. 29 in the former Orvis store on the “Million Dollar Half Mile,” on Route 9 north of Northway Exit 20 in Lake George/Queensbury.

The Fullers’ flagship Fountain Square Outfitters store on Centennial Circle in Glens Falls opened 14 years ago.

“The FSO Trading …

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Our November 26 front page

Happy Thanksgiving! Locals handle Snoopy balloon, Macy’s parade. Qby theater kid Abby Caimano parlays it into a dream job as Macy’s designer. Washington Co. OK’s budget: 16.97% tax hike; cutting 22 county jobs. Festival of Trees. Glens Falls Football. Reviving his grandpa’s bar. Solar & the birds in Fort Edward. Big doings for ‘Knox Train’. Stinky’s coffee opens Dec. 1 at former Autoworld. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has

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Glens Falls football rolling!

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Glens Falls won its second consecutive Section II football title Saturday, routing Averill Park 47-7 at Shenendehowa High School. The Black Bears (11-0) move onto the state quarterfinals, vs. Ogdensburg Free Academy at Colonie High School Saturday, Nov. 22, at noon.

Semifinals would be at Middletown High School Nov. 29 at 3 p.m., with the state title game at the JMA Wireless Dome in …

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Raúl’s building & restaurant for sale: $998,500

Raúl’s Mexican Restaurant and its signature three-story building at 162 Glen Street on Centennial Circle are for sale.

Asking price is $998,500. Mark Levack of Levack Real Estate has the listing.

It says of owner Russell Porreca, “After 18 years operating a Mexican Restaurant and Grill at 162 Glen Street, the owner is relocating downstate to be with family.”

“The building can be sold with or without the restaurant,” Mr. …

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South Glens Falls Holiday Parade starts at 5 pm this year

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The South Glens Falls Holiday Parade on Sunday, Nov. 23 will start at 5 p.m. for the first time in its history.

Previous parades began at 1 p.m.

“It’s more of an ‘evening’ parade than a night parade,” said organizer Megan Quinn, “so although it will start at dusk, everyone will be tucked in at home before bedtime.”

“We have SOOOO many floats for …

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