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What’s new in boats; Boat Show at Dome this weekend

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Great Upstate Boat Show takes place this weekend at Afrim’s Sports Dome in Queensbury at 326 Upper Sherman Avenue in Queensbury.

Admission is $13 for adults, free for children 12 and under. They can be purchased on the show’s website at www.thegreatupstateboatshow.com.

Event days and hours are:
Friday, March 28, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, March …

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Glens Falls’ second straight undefeated NYS championship!’ 54 game streak

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

“In my eyes it’s got to be probably the best team ever to come out of Glens Falls,” Head Boys Basketball Coach Rob Girard said after his squad won its second straight state championship Sunday afternoon, completing consecutive undefeated seasons and extending its win streak to 54 games.

That’s saying a lot for a program that’s featured such distinguished hoops alums as Jimmer Fredette …

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Steakhouse at the Courthouse in Hudson Falls

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Scott Boucher, owner of Mullen’s Pub on Main Street in Hudson Falls, has opened a steakhouse just down the street at the former county courthouse.

The Heisman Court Grill “soft opened” Thursday by reservation only.

“I’m glad to see it finally come to fruition,” Mr. Boucher, a 1997 Hudson Falls High School grad, told The Chronicle.
“Everyone loves this building. Everyone’s been anticipating it …

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Maple season: Slow start, good outlook

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

It’s that time of year again — the sap is starting to flow freely in sugar maple trees.

The Chronicle checked in with three local maple syrup producers — Toad Hill Maple Farm in Thurman, Mapleland Farms in Salem and Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House in Whitefall.


“We’re a couple weeks into it, and it’s been a slow start compared to last year, but …

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Habitat plans 28 condo units, Queensbury

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties wants to build 28 multi-family condominum units on Baybridge Drive off Bay Road in Queensbury. The not-for-profit is scheduled to go before the town Planning Board on Tuesday, March 25 for initial site plan review.

They plan two buildings — a one-story with eight condominium units and a two-story with 20 units, Executive Director …

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