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Our June 22 front page

Graduation Spotlight! Q & A: Readers’ verdict on Trump charges. Arrow chief upbeat. Election primary, candidate statements. All smiles at Fort William Henry. Adirondack Wine & Food Fest Sat. & Sun. Mark: Had our first go at NY’s new LG picnic island use, fees. ‘North Country’ license plate irks some on social media. J1 students welcomed to LG. Alison Wilcox to succeed Max Yurenda as the CEO at Double H. …

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J1 students welcomed to Lake George

Chronicle Summer Staffer Hannah Hughes writes: A Summer Work & Travel Welcome Orientation was held at the Caldwell Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, June 14 to welcome international students to Lake George for the 2023 summer.

“We’re just so pleased that you’re here. You are a big part of our summer success,” said Gina Mintzer, Executive Director of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce.

“We know you chose us… We …

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Arrow chief upbeat

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Arrow Financial — the parent of Glens Falls National and Saratoga National Banks — as of last week still hadn’t filed its tardy financial reports for 2022 and this year’s first quarter, but new CEO David DeMarco was only upbeat when The Chronicle interviewed him last Friday.

Is the bank in trouble?, we asked. “Absolutely not,” Mr. DeMarco replied. “We are so strong.” He cited …

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Thomas L. Hoy, 74, civic leader, philanthropist, business leader


Thomas L. Hoy, civic leader, philanthropist, and business leader passed away at his home in Queensbury, on June 11, 2023, of pancreatic cancer, at the age of 74.

Tom, whose love of the local community was second only to that of his family, was grateful to be surrounded by his loving wife Sally, as well as his children and grandchildren, during his final days.

Hailing from Bovina Center, New York, …

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All smiles at Fort William Henry

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

On Thursday, June 15, Fort William Henry unveiled its strikingly transformed 19th century Carriage House overlooking Lake George in a memorable party for hundreds of invited guests.

It’s now a banquet facility able to accommodate up to 500 guests.

Fort William Henry Corporation CEO Kathy Muncil, daughter of the late Bob Flacke, who long steered the landmark business, addressed the crowd briefly.

She said in …

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