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By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Moreau Lake State Park has six cedar cabins under construction on the eastern edge of the park that, for the first time, will allow for year-round camping. Also for the first time, some will allow people to bring their dogs along.

“People are so excited,” said Park Manager Peter Iskenderian in reply to a Chronicle inquiry.

He said the cabins will “be ready for rental …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Munter Enterprises, a construction company in Middle Grove in Saratoga County, bought 26.7 acres next to northbound Exit 17 in Moreau for $1.6-million on Dec. 12.

“We bought it as a long-term investment,” John Munter said when contacted for comment. “We have been looking at it for a while, and we felt the time was right. We know we can do something with it….…

By David Cederstrom, Chronicle Staff Writer

Bill Parks, the 73-year-old retired Glens Falls High School teacher and long-time coach, will travel to Norway in March to compete in the historical 33.55-mile Birkebeiner cross-country ski race that annually draws up to 17,000 participants.

Besides competing, Mr. Parks is making it a fund-raiser for The Friends of Cole’s Woods, which maintains the cross-country ski trails adjacent to Crandall Park.

“For more than …

Merry Christmas! Year-round camping cabins, Moreau Lake State Park. Bill Parks tackles Norway. Can Lewis Super survive? Lake George Steamboat to celebrate 200th year of service. Is Ed Moore looking to buy the Thunder? Nielsen buys Gracenote for $560-million. 27 acres at SGF Exit 17 sells for $1.6-million. Arnold’s effort to preserve last working farm in Saratoga. Dogs and winter coats. Loads of Christmas events and shows this week. Page …