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Our July 31 issue

Resort real estate in Lake George is hot…whether buying or renting! The latest on the Civic Center auction. Like to hike or camp? Here’s what to do if you happen upon a bear! FAA is cracking down on photography drones. Cathy “discovers” the Stony Creek Inn…and really likes it! Lots of events and concerts to enjoy, get the full schedule in this week’s Chronicle!

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LG boat inspections are going smoothly, even on 4th of July

Chronicle staff writer David Cederstrom writes:     

As of July 14, 7,871 boats coming to Lake George had been inspected for invasive species under the Lake George Park Commission’s new boat inspection regulations, said Park Commission executive director Dave Wick in reply to a  Chronicle inquiry.

“We de-conned about 400 boats, so we’re running about a 6 to 7 percent decontamination rate, which is pretty close to what we expected,” he …

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Chez Pierre at 50: Amazing tale of its origin

By Mark Frost

Chez Pierre was one of my parents’ favorite restaurants. It is also one of mine.

So I grew up knowing the post-World War II tale of how American soldier Joe Baldwin, from Glens Falls, met and married a young French woman, Pierrette, when he was stationed in France, how they moved here and opened Chez Pierre.

But until I sat down with Pierrette at length last week, …

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Our July 24 issue

Lake George real estate is hot! Mayor Bob Blais seeks another term in Lake George Village. Max Frost reports from China. Jimmer’s one year deal in New Orleans. Where are all the little brown bats? Huge calendar section highlights the many summer events and concerts happening throughout the north country. Inside the Chronicle this week is our 2014 Summer Dining magazine!

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Lake George Rattlesnakes

By David Cederstrom, Chronicle Staff Writer

Five to 10 times each summer timber rattlesnakes are found around campsites in The Narrows area of Lake George.

This year, by the end of June, there were four such incidents, says research biologist/herpetologist Dr. Bill Brown.

But while this might sound alarming to some, since rattlesnakes are poisonous and their bite is potentially fatal if not treated, Dr. Brown said timber rattlers are …

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