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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

A plague, a disease, an epidemic — this is how heroin addiction was variously described by the seven members of a community panel last Thursday evening, Jan. 29, in the SUNY Adirondack theater.

The program, put together by Warren County District Attorney Kate Hogan and Council for Prevention’s Amanda West, was presented by the Hometowns vs. Heroin and Addiction Coalition.

“What we are all …

By Sandra J. Hutchinson

If you sing in a choir or choral group, or are even thinking about trying it, I urge you to read Imperfect Harmony by Stacy Horn (2013, Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill).

Part memoir and part history of group singing, the book explores how and why singing in a group can be a route to happiness.

Ms. Horn relates her own experience as an amateur singer …

LG Winter Carnival opens this weekend! Joe Raccuia’s new gig – Morcon Tissue in Cambridge. Heroin epidemic in our area. Jack Sweeney of Chestertown wins our Super Bowl contest. LARAC Fall Arts Festival to move to Civic Center from the Dome. Rachael Ray coming back to Lake George on April 2. It’s not too late to book your Valentine’s dinner. So many great options in this week’s issue! Music, art, …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

As expected, the Calgary Flames will move their American Hockey League team from Glens Falls to Stockton, California, and will replace it at the Civic Center with an ECHL team they are now buying.

The AHL will announce its new five-team western pod in a press conference in California today, Thursday, Jan. 29, sources said.

A 10 a.m. press conference is expected on Friday, …

Our Winter Sports issue! Ice fishing on Lake George with Rich Ortiz. NYS OKs North Creek plan for Ski Museum. Our hockey future: AHL out, ECHL in. NYS Volleyball championships for girls to stay in Glens Falls. Winter Carnival opens next week. Locally made – The Lazy Dog treat biz going strong. HF Strand Theater plan moves ahead. ‘Stand Up for Upstate Schools’ push to end GAP cuts. Local ice …