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By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Rob Girard is the new varsity boys’ basketball coach at Glens Falls High School. He suucceeds Tony Hammel, who coached the team for 25 years and is retiring from teaching next June. Girard’s appointment was approved 9-0 by the Board of Education at its Aug. 10 meeting. He will earn $6,056 for the season. He works for the City’s Department of Public Works.

Girard, …

Adirondack Balloon Festival! Full schedule of events plus Cathy’s tips. Massive weekend of local events – see front page. Lake George In-Water Boat Show. Chestertown’s Rum Runners Weekend. Rob Girard named varsity coach of Glens Falls boys’ basketball. Greenwich-born duo has new EP with raper Big Boi. Stewart’s, Dakes family donate $250,000 for The Snuggery. JUST Water to be on local shelves soon. Cirelli’s to open ‘Jam ‘n’ Eggs’ next …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Joseph Sheehan, 46, remained in critical condition Tuesday morning at Westchester Medical Center in the aftermath of the explosion just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, that destroyed a 28-foot Chaparral boat at the dock at Fischer’s Marina on the east shore of Lake George.

Mr. Sheehan, 46, of Manhattan was severely burned in the accident. He had brought the boat in for …

Glens Falls physician Dr. William Tedesco has embarked this week on a 500-mile walk in Spain to benefit The House of Grace and High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care.

A press release from High Peaks Hospice explains: “To kick off his retirement, Dr. William Tedesco intends to walk the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in Spain, a trek known as the Way of St. James.

“To give purpose to his undertaking, …

Autumn Wedding section! A frenzy of fall events! Adirondack Nationals Car Show & VetteFest this Friday-Sunday. Boat explosion on Lake George. Sportsmen’s Weekend in Chestertown & Horicon. Lake George Restaurant Week. East Cove Restaurant under contract. Glens Falls parking garage to open October 1st. Washington County Cheese Tour this week. An amazing amount of things to do in the area! Looking for entertainment options? The Chronicle has the region’s best …