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Monthly Archives: August 2014

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Around Town

Service Academy Nomination Applications Due Oct. 11

By Staff | August 31, 2014

High school seniors invited to apply

Around Town

Riverkeeper Paul Gallay Joins Clarkson University Graduate Faculty

By Staff | August 31, 2014

First class on environmental law begins Sept. 26

Arts & Leisure

West Point Foundry Workers Defied Danger, Economic Vagaries

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | August 31, 2014

Labor built an industry and community

Gardening

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

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 30, 2014

The joys of being a Master Gardener

Philipstown News

Mystery Boat

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 30, 2014

La Dana prompts questions

Around Town

Buddhism Study and Practice Class Begins Sept. 6

By Staff | August 30, 2014

No background in Buddhism necessary

Arts & Leisure

Doctor Who Brings Legions of Fans to Beacon

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | August 30, 2014

Tea Room becomes Pandorica

Around Town

O’Neill High School Welcomes Garrison Students

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | August 30, 2014

Incoming freshmen attend orientation

Obituaries

Caroline Wagner Krebs

By Staff | August 29, 2014

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

Around Town

County Players Present Doubt, A Parable

By Staff | August 29, 2014

Drama opens on Sept. 5 and plays three weekends

Arts & Leisure

Saunders Farm Again Site of Art and Performance Project

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | August 29, 2014

Aug. 30 reception opens Collaborative Concepts exhibit

Philipstown News

Cold Spring PD Hires NYPD Officer

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 29, 2014

Three firms bid on NYSERDA grant

Around Town

Haldane and GUFS Districts Set Bus Routes

By Staff | August 29, 2014

Rise and shine!

Around Town

Guitarist Performs with String Quartet at HCC on Sept. 14

By Staff | August 28, 2014

Performance opens Howland Chamber Music Circle Season

Around Town

Big Band Swings Boscobel on Sept. 7

By Staff | August 28, 2014

Event features swing dance demos and The Big Band Sound

Gardening

Roots and Shoots: Friend or Foe?

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 28, 2014

Or what shows up in a neglected garden

Philipstown News

Putnam Legislature Again Ponders Opposing Clean Water Act Changes

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | August 27, 2014

Questions scope of federal authority

Around Town

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

By Staff | August 27, 2014

Participating eateries will offer two or three healthy menu entrees

Food

Mouths to Feed: Left-Right Leftovers

By Celia Barbour, Food Columnist | August 27, 2014

Why is other people’s extra food so unappetizing?

Around Town

Fort Montgomery Historic Site Hosts Sept. 4 Lecture

By Staff | August 26, 2014

Historian will focus on British light infantry

Around Town

Small-Works Show Opens at Marina Gallery

By Staff | August 26, 2014

Opening reception scheduled for Sept. 5

Arts & Leisure

A Look at Cottontail Rabbits

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | August 26, 2014

Resist temptation to disturb natural habitat

Around Town

Health Department Goes to Bat Against Bats

By Staff | August 25, 2014

Don’t let captured bats go free

Arts & Leisure

Yankee Clipper Diner: Serving It Up in Beacon Since 1946

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | August 25, 2014

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

Around Town

decomposer to Perform at Saunders Farm

By Staff | August 25, 2014

Collaborative group hits cow pasture on Aug. 30