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

May 21, 2022


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Monthly Archives: February 2016

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Around Town

Tonight: Cold Spring Candidates’ Forum

By Staff | February 29, 2016

Begins at 7:30 p.m. at Haldane School

Letters to Editor

Letters: Vote for Molloy

By Contributor | February 29, 2016

Bowman: We need independent voice

Letters to Editor

Letters: On Schools

By Contributor | February 29, 2016

Schools face tough choices with lack of funding

Around Town

A Trashy Exhibit

By Staff | February 29, 2016

Artists turn garbage into art

Philipstown News

College Aid Available in Putnam

By Staff | February 29, 2016

Deadline for application is Apr. 15

Around Town

Playwrights to Share One-Acts

By Staff | February 29, 2016

Performance set for March 5

Around Town

The Man in the Woman’s Shoes

By Staff | February 29, 2016

Irish actor brings award-winner to Kent

Arts & Leisure

Let the Sap Flow

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 28, 2016

Maple syrup: nature’s sweetest product

Beacon News

Looking Back at the East End of Main

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | February 28, 2016

Exhibit carries visitors back to Beacon’s early days

Beacon News

Beacon School Board to Weigh Hiring Options

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 28, 2016

Attorney defends actions during turmoil

Around Town
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Let’s Talk Climate Change

By Staff | February 28, 2016

Desmond-Fish hosting film/discussion series

Around Town

PARC Looking for Gardens

By Staff | February 28, 2016

Secret Garden Tour set for June

Arts & Leisure

Dennis Hopper Portrayed in Restored Doc

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | February 27, 2016

Co-director will answer questions at Beahive

Beacon News

Does Solitary Confinement Go Too Far?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 27, 2016

Beacon forum addresses prison reform

Arts & Leisure

Small Town Confessions

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | February 27, 2016

A mosaic of monologues at the Depot

Beacon News

The Menu with 100 Margaritas

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | February 27, 2016

Baja 328 opens in Beacon with southwestern touch

Philipstown News

Where the Money Comes From

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 27, 2016

Village of Cold Spring revenue

Beacon News

Beacon Elks Honor First Responders

By Staff | February 27, 2016

More than 100 people attend seventh-annual dinner

Around Town

Grand American Gardens

By Staff | February 27, 2016

Author to share outstanding examples

Around Town

March for St. Patrick

By Staff | February 27, 2016

Parades in Beacon, Wappingers Falls

Around Town

Arrange Your Home to Sell

By Staff | February 27, 2016

Expert will discuss “staging”

Around Town

Navy Band Will Play Poughkeepsie

By Staff | February 27, 2016

March 4 concert part of 23-city tour

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Trustee Candidate: Barney Molloy

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 26, 2016

Former Village planning board chair

Philipstown News

County Consumer Affairs Chief Pleads Guilty

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | February 26, 2016

State investigation finds she pocketed cash

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Trustee Candidate: Lynn Miller

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 26, 2016

Main Street shop owner

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