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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Nuns at New Skete in Cambridge are partnering with  Oscar’s Smokehouse in Warrensburg to produce bacon-chocolate cheesecake.

“Even though it’s very trendy right now to have bacon and chocolate,” said Ida Williams, spokesperson for the Nuns of New Skete, “people’s first reaction is still, really? Then they try it.”

Sister Cecilia, one of the nuns who was delivering the regionally famous cheesecakes to …

Our Summer Home issue is out now and includes stories about a beautiful kitchen makeover in Bolton, saltwater swimming pools and how to deal with carpenter ants and termites. Plus, another update from Max Frost about his trek through the Himalayas and the Stanley Cup–where? At the Docksider restaurant on Glen Lake! And of course, our arts section is bursting with summer fun!

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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Local craft beer brewing is booming, wine-making is on the grow, and now one distillery has opened and two more are in the works. Here’s an overview.

Lake George Distillery in Fort Ann, ‘thriving’

John and Robin McDougall of Queensbury say the smartest — if accidental — thing they did when they opened the Lake George Distilling Company on Route 149 in Fort …

Our big 4th of July issue is out now! Read about our local West Point graduates; the growth in local distilleries; the latest from Jimmer Fredette. Plus, we have some  stunning photos of bald eagles on Lake George’s Speaker Heck island; and, details on fireworks and other July 4th celebrations.

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By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Two upscale southern Adirondack businesses have new owners.

Friends Lake Inn

John and Tammy Breymaier purchased the Friends Lake Inn in Chestertown for $2.1-million in early June from John and Trudy Phillips.

“The numbers on it looked pretty good, and it had a good cash flow, so we decided to take a look at it,” Mr. Breymaier told The Chronicle.

“The online reviews on …