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Film effort for Matt Rozell’s WW2 ‘Train’ rescue story

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

An effort has begun to turn Matt Rozell’s book A Train Near Mageburg into a documentary that aims to air in 2020 on PBS.

The story seems made for film: In April 1945 in the closing days of World War II, American soldiers chasing German forces come upon a train abandoned on its way to a concentration camp. Trapped inside, left to perish, are …

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A moment! At Skidmore’s 2nd Bernstein night, a gift

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Sometimes a concert is about so much more than just the music.

Skidmore College’s second concert in its celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s centennial this year was such an event — music, yes, and edifying at that — but the wallop this concert punched had everything to do with a series of connections greater than any one of its parts.

From nearly the get-go, the …

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GF football is rolling…

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

The Glens Falls football team advanced to the Class B state regional finals with a rainy, windy, 21-7 win over Beekmantown last Friday night in Clifton Park.

The 9-2 Indians — winners of five straight games and three straight Section II championships — play Marlboro (10-1) of Section IX on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. at Middletown High School’s Faller Field.

Marlboro beat …

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Our November 15 issue

Ready for Winter issue | Glens Falls football is rolling! SGF Fire Co. Holiday Parade
is this Sunday. Young Frankenstein by GFCT at Wood. Taxpayer: Why I’m leaving Glens Falls. NYS Volleyball championships this weekend in Glens Falls. Film effort form Matt Rozell’s WW2 ‘Train’ rescue story. Escape at Dannemora TV movie on Showtime Sunday. Max travels again: Former Yugoslavia. Lots of Thanksgiving doings. Pages of real estate listings… Find …

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Our November 8 issue

Women in Business issue | Dr. Lisa Hindson and her Hometown Mobile Veterinary practice. New age eateries open. 23rd Chronicle Book Fair recap. Pine Knolls and Open Door join forces for large Glens Falls food pantry. Delaney Silvernell’s run on ‘The Voice’ comes to an end. Adam Lanoir death. Local sports teams head to States. Pages of real estate listings… Find your dream home! Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always

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