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August 2016

Posted inAround Town

Cops & Rodders Set for Aug. 27 in Cold Spring

by Staff August 26, 2016August 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Annual PBA car show begins at noon

Posted inArts & Leisure

Brewster Film Fest Again Opens at Chapel Restoration

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 25, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

50 short and feature films shown all over county

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Another Successful Police Academy

by Contributor August 25, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

18 teens take part in second annual event

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Better than Butter

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 24, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Shortcake made with a a golden, fragrant and nutty alternative

Posted inAround Town

4-H Offers Dog Care and Vet Science Programs

by Staff August 24, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Open to Putnam County students ages 9 and older

Posted inAround Town

How Green is Your Thumb?

by Staff August 24, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Master Gardener training begins Sept. 7

Posted inAround Town

Marina Yashina, Cold Spring Gallery Owner, Has Died

by Staff August 23, 2016August 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Memorial service scheduled for Sept. 4

Posted inBeacon News

Mazie Johnson, Beacon Resident for 80 Years, Dies at 106

by Staff August 23, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Long, colorful life; survived by 101-year-old sister

Posted inAround Town

Scammers Posing as Tax Reps

by Staff August 23, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fake caller ID numbers

Posted inAround Town

Hunting and Trapping Permits Available

by Staff August 23, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Deadline for applications is Oct. 1

Posted inAround Town

Praying Not to Be Seen

by Staff August 23, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Museum to present program on mantis

Posted inAround Town

Gypsy Moth Expert to Speak

by Staff August 22, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Will discuss ravaging of Beacon trees by caterpillars

Posted inArts & Leisure

Day Trip: Stony Point Battlefield

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 22, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Site known for bayonet attack on British

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Parole Board Process Needs Reform

by Contributor August 22, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon prisoner deserved fair hearing

Posted inAround Town

Grimm’s and Ghosts

by Staff August 22, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tompkins Corner to host storyteller

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff August 22, 2016April 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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Posted inBeacon News

Women in Small Business

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 21, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New group connects female entrepreneurs

Posted inSports

Renegades Host NY-Penn All Stars

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 21, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Game showcases best of Class A minor league

Posted inPhilipstown News

Watch the Skies!

Avatar photo by Anita Peltonen August 21, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Hurricane season “backloaded” to late summer

Posted inArts & Leisure

Their Current Address is “Our Town”

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 21, 2016August 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cast members, many new to acting, talk about their experience

Posted inAround Town

Reenactment Day at Constitution Island

by Staff August 21, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Annual event scheduled for Aug. 27

Posted inAround Town

Library to Offer Free Babysitting Course

by Staff August 21, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Open to students ages 10 and older

Posted inAround Town

Free Puppet Performance

by Staff August 21, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Recreation Center hosts show on Aug. 27

Posted inAround Town

You Don’t See This Every Day

Avatar photo by Anita Peltonen August 20, 2016August 20, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fire departments respond to call at cemetery

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Center of Creativity in Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 20, 2016August 20, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Arts nonprofit comes to city with big plans

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