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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Monthly Archives: August 2012

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Around Town

Revolutionary History Comes Alive During Constitution Island Events

By Staff | August 31, 2012

Constitution Island Association hosted full day of events

Columnists

Mouths to Feed: A Tomato Skirmish

By Celia Barbour, Food Columnist | August 29, 2012

In need of a tomato catharsis

Sports

Junior Golfer Makes Her Shots

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | August 28, 2012

Garrison’s Kristin Scali improves game on Hudson Valley courses

Around Town

Senior Citizen Picnic Features Politics with Partying

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter | August 28, 2012

Informal poll: get rid of hospital to get senior center

Around Town

Weekend Round-up: August 27, 2012

By Staff | August 27, 2012

Six Stories Told, Haldane Fundraisers, Constitution Island…

Arts & Leisure

Howland Chamber Music Circle Announces Anniversary Season

By Staff | August 26, 2012

Begins its 20th season of classical concerts

Around Town

Red Cross to Local Families: Plan for Emergencies Now

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 26, 2012

Philipstown not immune to the vagaries of Mother Nature

Philipstown News

Barricaded Parking Lot Still an Issue

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 26, 2012

Drive-thru loop may solve the problem

Columnists

Mouths to Feed: So Long, Fridge

By Celia Barbour, Food Columnist | August 26, 2012

Time to say goodbye to those summer ingredients

Arts & Leisure

Beacon Music Factory Starts Community Choir, Scholarship Fund

By Staff | August 25, 2012

Announces expanded fall schedule

Arts & Leisure

There Are Many Ways Of Seeing: A Point of View

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | August 25, 2012

Garrison photographer Brian Nice represents how he sees the world after a brain injury

Philipstown News

DEC Wants Eagles Protected at Proposed Dunkin’ Donuts Site

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | August 25, 2012

Planning Board schedules public hearing for Sept. 18

Philipstown News

Nelsonville Board to Restore Legion Full Ownership

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter | August 25, 2012

Also discusses dry hydrant woes, chime complaint, problem trees

Arts & Leisure

Downtown Comedy Migrates Upriver

By Staff | August 23, 2012

Two Beacon comedians who are alternative, and funny

Around Town

A Dog Days Tale with a Happy Ending

By Staff | August 23, 2012

Wherefore art thou, Romio?

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