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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: March 2016

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Around Town

March on Memorial Day

By Staff | March 31, 2016

Beacon invites groups to register

Around Town

What Books Bring

By Staff | March 30, 2016

Library friends distribute store proceeds

Around Town

Meet the Brook Trout

By Staff | March 30, 2016

Official state fish on display

Around Town

Piano Festival Concludes at Howland

By Staff | March 29, 2016

Charlie Albright will perform April 3

Around Town

Somers to Mark 50th Anniversary of Circus Stamp Day

By Staff | March 29, 2016

Parade celebrated town’s role in circus history

Around Town

USA Baseball to Hold Tryouts

By Staff | March 29, 2016

Open to players ages 11 to 17

Around Town

Forum to Discuss Oil Transport

By Staff | March 29, 2016

Environmentalists concerned about risks

Around Town

Football for Girls

By Staff | March 28, 2016

Program includes drills, scrimmages

Around Town

Metro-North Adds More Quiet Cars

By Staff | March 28, 2016

Also makes schedule changes for commuters, hikers

Beacon News

Butcher to Table

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | March 28, 2016

Marbled Meats owners open Beacon eatery

Around Town

West Point Foundry Tour Set for April 2

By Staff | March 28, 2016

Chapel Restoration also open for public visits

Philipstown News

GCEF to Hold Spring Thaw

By Staff | March 28, 2016

17th annual event set for April 2

Around Town

Around the World in a Day

By Staff | March 27, 2016

Haldane student recounts French, Spanish “immersion”

Gardening

Roots and Shoots: A Garden with a View

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | March 27, 2016

Cold Spring community garden grows fast

Arts & Leisure

Depot Docs: “Actress”

By James O'Barr | March 27, 2016

Brandy Burre gives the performance of her life

Around Town

Shakespeare Tickets on Sale

By Staff | March 27, 2016

Festival previews begin June 7

Around Town

Orchestra to Premiere Walkway Symphony

By Staff | March 27, 2016

Inspired by former railroad bridge

Around Town

Lou Reed Doc to Play Putnam Valley

By Staff | March 27, 2016

Screening and Q&A set for April 2

Beacon News

Superintendent Search a Work in Progress

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 26, 2016

Teachers call for board to extend interim’s tenure

Arts & Leisure

Benvenuto to Grano Focacceria

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | March 26, 2016

Flat bread is staple at new Cold Spring restaurant

Around Town

Learn to Give Heroin Overdose Antidote

By Staff | March 25, 2016

Free training and rescue kits offered

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Has Tentative Budget

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 25, 2016

Parking questions remain unresolved

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Election Signals Changes

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 25, 2016

Referendum is official

Arts & Leisure

“Mi America” Returns to Its Roots

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | March 25, 2016

Film shot in Newburgh will now play there

Around Town

Children Collect 1,800 Eggs

By Staff | March 25, 2016

Knights event a big draw

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