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August 2013

Posted inArts & Leisure

Two Row Wampum Epic Canoe Trip: A Rower’s Perspective

by Staff August 24, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane 11th grader shares the experience of the Cold Spring BBBB crew

Posted inPhilipstown News

Officials Differ on Merits of Putting Constitution Island Center on Main Street

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 23, 2013June 5, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Conflict between island association and West Point looms in background

Posted inAround Town

Food Pantry Experiencing Seasonal Shortages

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 23, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Summer brings plea for food, personal care products

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor’s Planning Board Appointments Questioned

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 23, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New village planner hired, new lawyer likely next week

Posted inAround Town

Gallery 66 NY Announces September Exhibitions

by Staff August 23, 2013August 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

In Times of Chaos and Looking Past Reality to open in Cold Spring

Posted inAround Town

Howland Chamber Music Circle Announces New Season

by Staff August 22, 2013September 9, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

All performances take place at 4 p.m. on Sundays

Posted inAround Town

Revolutionary War Period Concert Set for Aug. 31

by Staff August 22, 2013August 23, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

Period music to be performed at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Treating Black, Moldy Growth on a Tree

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 22, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Infected branches must be burned or buried

Posted inAround Town

Get Hands Dirty Helping Haldane Garden on Aug. 26 & 29

by Staff August 22, 2013August 23, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

Mulching and taming of weeds needed

Posted inAround Town

River of Words Poetry Trail Celebrates Nature-Inspired Poetry

by Staff August 21, 2013August 17, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

Poetry Trail open Aug. 23 through Sept. 15

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Special Sauce

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 21, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

When you’re a cook, restraint can be hard

Posted inAround Town

Bat Capture May Help Avoid Treatment

by Staff August 21, 2013July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Department of Health reports recent uptick in treatment needs

Posted inAround Town

Medication Take-Back Day Set for Sept. 21

by Staff August 20, 2013March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Prescription, over-the-counter and pet medication accepted

Posted inArts & Leisure

Benedict Arnold: From Patriot to Pariah

Avatar photo by Ron Soodalter August 20, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The road from patriotism to treason

Posted inAround Town

Check Records for Required School Vaccinations

by Staff August 19, 2013July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Are children’s shots up to date?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: We Need Drowsy Driving Law

by Contributor August 19, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Drowsy Driving Prevention

Posted inArts & Leisure

United Way Plans 5th Putnam Best Chefs and Fine Wines

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 19, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Proceeds from Sept. 18 fundraiser benefit Putnam County initiatives

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Highland Studio: Digital Printmaking with Fine Arts Roots

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 18, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Joe and Lisa Diebboll capturing every detail

Posted inPhilipstown News

Constitution Island Education Center Proposed for Main Street

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 18, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Concern over loss of tax revenue

Posted inPhilipstown News

Future of Post Office Remains Uncertain

by Elizabeth Bengel August 18, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Exploring possibility of temporary customer service trailer

Posted inPhilipstown News

Trustees Approve Tax Levy Resolution

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 17, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Villanti cautions parents on Common Core tests

Posted inAround Town

Make Chutney at Common Ground Farm Aug. 18

by Staff August 17, 2013May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Workshop led by founder of Solomon’s Rose condiments

Posted inAround Town

Learn to Reduce Food Waste at Farmers’ Market

by Staff August 16, 2013May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Krystal Valiquette Ford shares tips on reducing food waste Aug. 17

Posted inAround Town

Study Fossils at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Aug. 17

by Staff August 16, 2013July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Many fossils in New York are marine animals

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Cycling Classic May Not Return to Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 16, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

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