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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

A fire fought by 10 local fire companies at Spier Falls Dam in Moreau on Saturday evening wreaked havoc on the 56 megawatt hydroelectric plant owned by New York City-based Brookfield Renewable U.S.

“Unfortunately, the powerhouse at the Spier Falls hydropower facility has been lost to the fire,” the company said in a statement.

“Brookfield plans to restore operations, but we don’t currently have …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Glens Falls School Superintendent Krislynn Dengler tells The Chronicle the Kensington Road School five-year-old who wandered from the school playground last Monday, Sept. 9, was discovered at Crandall Park Pond by a driver passing by on Glen Street.

“She saw a child unattended. When she got out of her vehicle, she described to me that she tried to get him, and he moved away …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Lake George Mayor Ray Perry proposed the village bring Albany’s former Capital Holiday Lights, in storage since 2022, to create a walk-through winter attraction at Charles Wood Park’s Festival Commons.

Mayor Perry pitched it at an Aug. 30 village meeting. He told The Chronicle the concept has been “pretty well received among the few people I’ve shared it with.”

The Police Athletic League in …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Up to 80 balloons including nine special shapes are expected at the 51st Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival, Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 19 to 22.

Thursday at Crandall Park

Again this year, all Thursday activities take place at locals-friendly Crandall Park. No downtown festival or car show.
Plans include the first launch of 20-plus balloons, possibly some special shapes, opening ceremonies, food vendors and …