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

February 01, 2023


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Monthly Archives: October 2014

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Sports

Haldane Sports Roundup

By Kathie Scanlon, Contributor | October 31, 2014

Football and girls’ soccer teams advance to sectional finals

Around Town

Halloween Parade Photos

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | October 31, 2014

Ghouls, ghosts and heavy metal

Food

Small, Good Things: Trick, or Treat?

By Joe Dizney, Food Columnist | October 31, 2014

You can’t beat this dish for shock value

Arts & Leisure

Focáil: A Literary Gathering, This Sunday at Chapel Restoration

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 31, 2014

Cold Spring’s Kevin Fortuna joins Irish author Kate Kerrigan in a reading celebrating Irish writing

Around Town
Leonora & Tara

Tara, Beloved Greeter at Country Goose, Passes Away

By Staff | October 31, 2014

Known as matriarch of the Philipstown canine community

Philipstown News

Two Candidates Compete for Judicial District Supreme Court Post

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

Democrat, Republican see job as logical career step

Around Town

Learn the Secrets of “Bird Architecture” on Nov. 2

By Staff | October 30, 2014

Audubon lecture held at North Highlands

Around Town

HHLT Commits to Preserve 2,500 Acres

By Staff | October 30, 2014

Land Trust celebrates 25th anniversary with over 300 supporters

Around Town

Wood, Fiber and Clay Exhibit Opens at Howland

By Staff | October 30, 2014

Several artists featured with reception Nov. 1

Around Town

The World Goes ’Round Opens Nov. 1 at CIA

By Staff | October 30, 2014

Cold Spring’s Lisa Sabin among cast of Kander & Ebb show

Around Town

Blithe Spirit Takes Stage for Ghostly Revival

By Staff | October 30, 2014

Two-week run starts on Halloween

Gardening

Roots and Shoots: My Yard From a Bird’s Eye View

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 30, 2014

How inviting is your property to our feathered friends?

Around Town

Pumpkin Glow

By Staff | October 29, 2014

Desmond-Fish Library event lit up night on Oct. 26

Letters to Editor

Letter: “Open Government” Only an Election Slogan?

By Contributor | October 29, 2014

Should be an active principle rather than a banner

Arts & Leisure

New Workshops Help Artists Describe Their Work

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 29, 2014

Garrison Arts Center class looks at ‘Art Blogging’ and ‘Artist Statement’

Philipstown News

Fjord Trail Route Takes Shape

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | October 29, 2014

Infrastructure work could start in 2015

Around Town

Haldane’s Makerspace Is More Than Just a Classroom

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 29, 2014

New lab for K-8 students becomes a model of 21st-century learning

Arts & Leisure

Galaxie 13: The More Macabre the Merrier

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 29, 2014

Unusual, overlooked items provokes wonder

Around Town

Trailblazing Day at Garrison School Forest on Nov. 1

By Staff | October 29, 2014

Help clear and blaze trails

Around Town

Lost Hikers Pose a Challenge

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 29, 2014

Local fire fighters and park staff conduct search and rescue

Letters to Editor

Letter: Democrats, Vote Nov. 4!

By Contributor | October 28, 2014

Urges support for federal, state and county candidates

Around Town

Mental Health Programs in Lower Hudson Valley Get $2.25M in Funding

By Staff | October 28, 2014

Office of Mental Health provides funds for support and self-help in Putnam County

Philipstown News

Lawyer’s Letter Ignites Cold Spring Village Board Debate

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 27, 2014

Planning Board member reservations rebound

Philipstown News

Galef Supports Two Ballot Propositions

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | October 27, 2014

Running unopposed devotes energy to passage of constitutional amendments

Around Town

Mikko Taylor Returns to Chapel Restoration on Nov. 1

By Staff | October 27, 2014

Former village merchant performs Bach and more

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