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By Sandra J. Hutchinson

If you sing in a choir or choral group, or are even thinking about trying it, I urge you to read Imperfect Harmony by Stacy Horn (2013, Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill).

Part memoir and part history of group singing, the book explores how and why singing in a group can be a route to happiness.

Ms. Horn relates her own experience as an amateur singer …

LG Winter Carnival opens this weekend! Joe Raccuia’s new gig – Morcon Tissue in Cambridge. Heroin epidemic in our area. Jack Sweeney of Chestertown wins our Super Bowl contest. LARAC Fall Arts Festival to move to Civic Center from the Dome. Rachael Ray coming back to Lake George on April 2. It’s not too late to book your Valentine’s dinner. So many great options in this week’s issue! Music, art, …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

As expected, the Calgary Flames will move their American Hockey League team from Glens Falls to Stockton, California, and will replace it at the Civic Center with an ECHL team they are now buying.

The AHL will announce its new five-team western pod in a press conference in California today, Thursday, Jan. 29, sources said.

A 10 a.m. press conference is expected on Friday, …

Our Winter Sports issue! Ice fishing on Lake George with Rich Ortiz. NYS OKs North Creek plan for Ski Museum. Our hockey future: AHL out, ECHL in. NYS Volleyball championships for girls to stay in Glens Falls. Winter Carnival opens next week. Locally made – The Lazy Dog treat biz going strong. HF Strand Theater plan moves ahead. ‘Stand Up for Upstate Schools’ push to end GAP cuts. Local ice …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Last winter The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing introduced an ice bar to the north country. Now it seems to be the hottest trend around.

Not only is the Sagamore bringing back its ice bar, Dunham’s Bay Resort on the east side of Lake George and Cirelli’s Osteria in South Glens Falls are doing ice bars, and St. Mary’s-St. Alphonsus school has one planned …