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Chronicle Staff Writer Zander Frost writes: Rachel Dutra, who operates Rachel’s Spice Company & Cafe on Warren Street in Glens Falls with her husband Dave, announced on Facebook Live that she will close the cafe as of June 25.

She said they plan to focus on their seasonal businesses in Lake George, and in the off-season she will become the “spice and tea lady,” with a Youtube channel and online …

Max Yurenda, the only CEO the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne has ever had, announced he will retire next March after 30 years at the helm.

“Double H officially opened its doors on July 4, 1993 and has served over 80,000 children dealing with life-threatening illnesses from around the world all completely Free of Charge,” said a Double H press release. “It was the second ‘Hole in the Wall …

Kingpin’s Alley Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls will host the U.S. Women’s Open — the Professional Women’s Bowling Association’s second major event of the year — beginning Tuesday, June 14, and continuing through Tuesday, June 21.

“This is the first time since 1973 this event has been in the State of New York. The week-long event culminates with one bowler winning $60,000 live on CBS Sports Network on …

Support Small Biz! Americade runs through Saturday. Warrensburg Bike Rally, too. Revolution Rail buying North Creek-Tahawus 30-mile railway. If you’re planning to fly… Max Yurenda, Double H chief since its start, to retire. U.S. Women’s Open pro Bowling in SGF. Glens Falls redraws lines; Ward 4 much larger; shrunk Wards 2 & 3. NYS Senate lines set new battles. Burgess Ovitt is new superintendent at Hadley-Luzerne. Rachel’s Spice Cafe to …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

It might not look it from the bevy of construction workers, building materials and rough edges seemingly everywhere, but owner Ed Moore and manager Tyler Herrick are sure the Queensbury Hotel’s $3.8-million expansion will be done in time for their planned ribbon cutting and community celebration on July 21.

“It has to be done,” owner Mr. Moore prods Mr. Herrick. “The Police Chiefs are …