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Hi there, Queensbury! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover how a quiet Queensbury brook once anchored a frontier war.
  • How did Queensbury rack up eight goals in Wednesday's soccer win?

Also on today's calendar: Live Music Series: Jason Irwin and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Half-Way Brook & The French & Indian War (newyorkalmanack.com) — Half-Way Brook's role in shaping Queensbury comes alive here, from its strategic position between Fort Edward and Fort William Henry to the blockhouse and garrison grounds that once stood near today's Route 9 and Hovey Pond. You'll learn how this quiet local stream became a vital military crossroads during the French and Indian War, with forts, supply trains, and famous figures passing through.
   

• Maple Hill boys' soccer wins — Wednesday's Section 2 scores (dailygazette.com) — Queensbury boys' soccer delivered a dominant 8-0 shutout over Gloversville, highlighted by four goals from Maddox Brodt and a clean sheet from keeper Tim Knill. Alongside that big Spartans win, other Section 2 boys' soccer action included Maple Hill's rout of Hudson and a tight 2-2 draw between Glens Falls and Schuylerville.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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