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Hi Lake George! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will the new Shepard Park amphitheater change summers in Lake George?
  • How did a Lake George tour boat end up in flames?
  • Why Lake George just made a national list of ‘fairytale’ towns

Also on today's calendar: Rick Atkinson Evening Talk at Lake George and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Lake Georgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Clouds and sun, snow showers, with a high of 28 and low of 8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 27, low: 14.
  • Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 28 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Reconstruction of Shepard Park Amphitheater Underway (lakegeorgemirror.com) — Lake George Village has broken ground on a $5.5 million reconstruction of the Shepard Park amphitheater, replacing the bandshell lost in the 2024 fire and targeting completion by June 2026. Funded largely through state grants and short-term village financing, the upgraded venue will feature improved seating, modern A/V, and a new playground, aiming to boost tourism and year-round community events.
   

2. December 8 recap: Glens Falls news you may have missed today (poststar.com) — A tour boat on Lake George was heavily damaged by fire Monday morning, though fortunately no injuries were reported, making it the standout local incident in today’s roundup. The digest also highlights recent arrests, a toy recall, a South Glens Falls tree lighting, and funding opportunities for New York farmers’ markets.
   

3. World Atlas names 8 fairy tale towns in NY (uticaod.com) — Lake George gets singled out as a “lakeside fairytale,” praised for Prospect Mountain views, Fort William Henry, Shelving Rock Falls, and its 32-mile Adirondack lake and island campsites. The feature places the town among eight New York destinations with especially magical, storybook charm.
   

4. 20 years after Ethan Allen capsized on Lake George, survivor remembers losing 20 friends (adirondackexplorer.org) — Two decades after the Ethan Allen tour boat capsized on Lake George, a survivor is reflecting on the 20 friends she lost and the lasting impact on safety rules. The piece revisits the 2005 disaster, the limited legal consequences, and how Lake George’s park commission and state officials have since tightened inspections, patrols, and passenger-capacity standards on local tour boats.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Early Release - QHS ONLY, 1:35 p.m.
    Queensbury High School , 409 Aviation Rd , Queensbury
    1:35 pm
  • Gr. 4 Chorus, Gr. 5 Band Concert, 6 p.m. @ QHS Aud.
    QHS Aud. Queensbury, NY 12804
    6:00 pm
  • Gr. 5 Chorus, Gr. 5 Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. @ QHS Aud.
    QHS Aud. Queensbury, NY 12804
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Grit N Whiskey
    Uncle Mario's Garage , 1066 US-9 , Queensbury
    6:00 pm
  • Amsterdam Boys JV Basketball @ Queensbury
    Queensbury High School , 409 Aviation Rd , Queensbury
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Rustic Spirit
    Uncle Mario's Garage , 1066 US-9 , Queensbury
    6:00 pm
  • Christmas Cabaret
    The Park Theater , 14 Park St , Glens Falls
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday December 14
  • Holiday Vendor Fair at The Glen at Hiland Meadows
    The Glen at Hiland Meadows , 39 Longview Drive , Queensbury
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Great Escape and Great Escape Lodge posted a job opening for Indoor Waterpark Lifeguard in Lake George. Apply here.
  • The Gap, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - French Mtn Commons in Lake George. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake George here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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