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August 2014

Posted inAround Town

Service Academy Nomination Applications Due Oct. 11

by Staff August 31, 2014August 29, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

High school seniors invited to apply

Posted inAround Town

Riverkeeper Paul Gallay Joins Clarkson University Graduate Faculty

by Staff August 31, 2014August 29, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

First class on environmental law begins Sept. 26

Posted inArts & Leisure

West Point Foundry Workers Defied Danger, Economic Vagaries

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 31, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Labor built an industry and community

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: You Know You’re a Plant Nerd When….

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The joys of being a Master Gardener

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mystery Boat

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 30, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

La Dana prompts questions

Posted inAround Town

Buddhism Study and Practice Class Begins Sept. 6

by Staff August 30, 2014August 29, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

No background in Buddhism necessary

Posted inArts & Leisure

Doctor Who Brings Legions of Fans to Beacon

Avatar photo by Sommer Hixson August 30, 2014August 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tea Room becomes Pandorica

Posted inAround Town

O’Neill High School Welcomes Garrison Students

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 30, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Incoming freshmen attend orientation

Posted inObituaries

Caroline Wagner Krebs

by Staff August 29, 2014June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

For 18 wonderful years, she was proprietor of Salmagundi Books in Cold Spring

Posted inAround Town

County Players Present Doubt, A Parable

by Staff August 29, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Drama opens on Sept. 5 and plays three weekends

Posted inArts & Leisure

Saunders Farm Again Site of Art and Performance Project

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 29, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Aug. 30 reception opens Collaborative Concepts exhibit

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring PD Hires NYPD Officer

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 29, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Three firms bid on NYSERDA grant

Posted inAround Town

Haldane and GUFS Districts Set Bus Routes

by Staff August 29, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Rise and shine!

Posted inAround Town

Guitarist Performs with String Quartet at HCC on Sept. 14

by Staff August 28, 2014August 22, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Performance opens Howland Chamber Music Circle Season

Posted inAround Town

Big Band Swings Boscobel on Sept. 7

by Staff August 28, 2014March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Event features swing dance demos and The Big Band Sound

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Friend or Foe?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 28, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Or what shows up in a neglected garden

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislature Again Ponders Opposing Clean Water Act Changes

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 27, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Questions scope of federal authority

Posted inAround Town

Eat Smart Restaurant Week Begins in Putnam County on Sept. 7

by Staff August 27, 2014July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Participating eateries will offer two or three healthy menu entrees

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Left-Right Leftovers

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 27, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Why is other people’s extra food so unappetizing?

Posted inAround Town

Fort Montgomery Historic Site Hosts Sept. 4 Lecture

by Staff August 26, 2014August 22, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Historian will focus on British light infantry

Posted inAround Town

Small-Works Show Opens at Marina Gallery

by Staff August 26, 2014March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Opening reception scheduled for Sept. 5

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Look at Cottontail Rabbits

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 26, 2014July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Resist temptation to disturb natural habitat

Posted inAround Town

Health Department Goes to Bat Against Bats

by Staff August 25, 2014August 25, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Don’t let captured bats go free

Posted inArts & Leisure

Yankee Clipper Diner: Serving It Up in Beacon Since 1946

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 25, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

‘We’re homey; we want people to feel like they aren’t just a customer’

Posted inAround Town

decomposer to Perform at Saunders Farm

by Staff August 25, 2014August 22, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Collaborative group hits cow pasture on Aug. 30

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