We have a big 56 page issue this week, highlighting Washington County and its iconic county fair, which opens on Monday, August 18. The auction for the Civic Center is still on for Monday and could prove to be quite interesting (see pages 3, 7). Our David Cederstrom test drives the Tesla Model S electric car. Gordon’s gives an overview of the Lake George fishery. And 12 pages filled with …

It’s our Prime Time Seniors issue! Lots of news, events, things to do! At 82, Joyce Falkenbury emerges as local acting star. First in New York – “Foot Golf” comes to Fort Ann! Can Railroads on Parade be saved? New outlet stores coming to Lake George. And of course, our great events calendar section…so much summer fun still happening.

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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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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 …

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, …