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Glens Falls Hospital said it has been credentialed as a Magnet Organization, the “gold standard for nursing excellence.”

Only 8 percent of all hospitals in the United States, and fewer than 10 percent of hospitals world-wide hold the distinction, said the press release.

“To receive Magnet Recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an organization must demonstrate excellent quality outcomes, satisfied patients, and engaged nurses,” said press info.

Donna Kirker, …

The Jalowiec family of Connecticut has opened a bookstore, The Book Cabin, at 3373 Lake Shore Drive in Lake George, adjacent to the Trinity Rock Motel, which they bought and are renovating.

“I wanted to let The Chronicle know that Lake George has a new retail shop! The Book Cabin is open and excited to welcome readers to browse the beautiful store,” e-mailed Stephanie Jalowiec.

“I’ve been ‘selling’ books to …

Argyle’s Arnold family, which operates Pleasant Valley Farm, shared on its e-mail newsletter on Saturday:

“The Glens Falls Farmers’ Market Board denied our summer application for 2021 and the last few months have been difficult figuring out how to deal with that unexpected letter and what to say to our long time customers.

“We have been there 34 years, were instrumental in the market’s development, headed up the building …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Glens Falls’s World Awareness Children’s Museum plans an ambitious, greatly expanded “International Cuisine” food fest fund-raiser Saturday, June 13, at the Charles R. Wood Park’s Festival Commons in Lake George.

WACM director Bethanie Lawrence told The Chronicle, “After this year when we couldn’t hold any events, we are hoping to raise a quarter of our annual budget from the event. That would be about …

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Queensbury High School’s drama club musical takes the stage — virtually, on YouTube — this week.

“A Salute to QHS Musicals” is a cabaret style showcase of favorite shows from the drama group’s favorite history.

The pre-recorded performances will be streamed on Q-tube, the district’s Youtube Channel, this weekend: Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 9, at …