Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Despite furor last year over cannabis field at Exit 17, Shangri-La seeks new OK

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Notwithstanding last year’s cannabis controversy and legal fight, Saratoga Springs-based Shangri-La Real Estate Holdings proposes to construct 12 greenhouses, a barn and a farmstand on 76 acres it owns at 63 Spier Falls Road in Moreau near Northway Exit 17.

Odors from Shangri-La’s cannabis field drew ire from neighbors last summer and fall, and the town cited Shangri-La for growing cannabis outside of an …

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Glens Falls to retire JG3’s #11 jersey

Glens Falls High School said it will retire Joe Girard III’s #11 jersey during a special ceremony on Friday, Feb. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

“This honor recognizes his extraordinary impact on our program and community,” Glens Falls Athletic Director Shane Jones was quoted. “Joseph’s contributions are immeasurable, and his legacy of excellence, leadership, and dedication will forever be a part of our history.

“With that said, we …

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Our January 30 front page

Lake George Winter Carnival! Shangri-La. Biochar surrenders. Lake George nears frozen. SGF trio key in Best Picture nominee. Mayor Collins hit the high notes. Dylan Hewitt in Dems’ final four. Warren County came out for fallen Border Patrol David Maland, killed in Vt. shootout. Glens Falls to retire JG3’s #11 jersey. Fun Spot plans major day care expansion. Search for alleged Whitehall arsonist. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has

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Glens Falls boys basketball has won 40 straight games

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

In case you haven’t been paying attention: The Glens Falls boys basketball program is really, really good right now.

That much was clear to the mostly full crowd in Hudson Falls on Friday night that watched the Black Bears dismantle the home team 87-49, snapping the Tigers’ eight game winning streak.

Further evidence of Glens Falls’s excellence is the fact that the Black Bears …

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West Mountain alpine village plan gets pushback at hearing

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Plans to create an alpine village experience called The Woods at West Mountain were met with mostly pushback Thursday at the first formal public hearing hosted by the Queensbury Planning Board on the major planned development at the West Mountain Ski Area.

Of the 12 spoken and written comments, 11 consisted primarily of concerns about the project, which proposes 252 apartment units, 64 condominium …

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