Friday, November 28, 2025

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Fountain Square ‘Outpost’ set to open in former Orvis this Friday

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Fountain Square Outfitters owners Matt and Nancy Fuller said their second shop “outpost” will open in time for Black Friday, Nov. 29 in the former Orvis store on the “Million Dollar Half Mile,” on Route 9 north of Northway Exit 20 in Lake George/Queensbury.

The Fullers’ flagship Fountain Square Outfitters store on Centennial Circle in Glens Falls opened 14 years ago.

“The FSO Trading …

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NYS shutters 3 Queensbury smokeshops; 2 arrested

The state has shuttered three smoke shops in Queensbury, following a pair of investigations in October and November.
  • Smoke Plus at Mount Royal Plaza on Route 9 was found to be in possession of approximately 2,500 flavored vapes for sale. As a first-time offender they are facing a fine of up to $600.
  • 212 Smoke on Quaker Road was found to be in possession of 1,500 flavored vapes for sale.

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Stinky’s coffee opens Dec. 1 at former Autoworld

Zander Frost writes: Stinky’s Coffee is set to open its first brick & mortar location Tuesday, December 1 in the former Autoworld property on Route 9 in Moreau north of I-87 Exit 17.

Owner Ryan McNaughton said the shop will operate from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week. They’ll offer espresso drinks, lattes and pour-overs made with Stinky’s roasted beans. Their seasonal special is a maple cardamom …

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Glens Falls football rolling!

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Glens Falls won its second consecutive Section II football title Saturday, routing Averill Park 47-7 at Shenendehowa High School. The Black Bears (11-0) move onto the state quarterfinals, vs. Ogdensburg Free Academy at Colonie High School Saturday, Nov. 22, at noon.

Semifinals would be at Middletown High School Nov. 29 at 3 p.m., with the state title game at the JMA Wireless Dome in …

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Raúl’s building & restaurant for sale: $998,500

Raúl’s Mexican Restaurant and its signature three-story building at 162 Glen Street on Centennial Circle are for sale.

Asking price is $998,500. Mark Levack of Levack Real Estate has the listing.

It says of owner Russell Porreca, “After 18 years operating a Mexican Restaurant and Grill at 162 Glen Street, the owner is relocating downstate to be with family.”

“The building can be sold with or without the restaurant,” Mr. …

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