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August 2017

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Council Member Back on Ballot

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Dutchess judge rejects petition challenge

Posted inPhilipstown News

Burglars Hit Joseph’s Jewelry

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 11, 2017June 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Break-in took fewer than four minutes

Posted inBeacon News

Prosecutors Close Harrell Case Without Charges

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 11, 2017May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Say insufficient evidence to prosecute Beacon guards

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Responds to Concern Over Herbicides

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Says it will investigate alternatives for spraying near brook

Posted inArts & Leisure

Second Saturday Art Events

by Staff August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon galleries open new shows

Posted inAround Town

History Museum to Show Free Films

by Staff August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

First screening is Aug. 12

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Yarn-Storming

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Church provides warmth via Prayer Shawl Group

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Thursday Painters

by Staff August 10, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Exhibit opens Aug. 12

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Cook On: Flavors and Flair

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 9, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Empanadas finished with Pisco Sour

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Butterfly Weekend

by Staff August 9, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Get up close and personal

Posted inAround Town

Sloop Club Corn

by Staff August 9, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Annual festival is Aug. 13

Posted inAround Town

Life Drawing Classes

by Staff August 9, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Begin Aug. 13 at Create Community

Posted inArts & Leisure

Day Trip: Lake Taghkanic State Park

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 8, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beautiful hikes, comfort food, bourbon and some zip

Posted inAround Town

Seen Asian Longhorns?

by Staff August 8, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

DEC asks residents to report

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Air Alerts

by Contributor August 8, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Enjoy your cheap gas, but don’t breathe too deeply

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff August 7, 2017May 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Cyril Griffin, Ivan Hayden, Thomas Henderson, Rose Jackson, Richard Peters

Posted inAround Town

Tourism Spending Tops $3.5 Billion in Hudson Valley

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 7, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Grows 3 percent to hit record high, report says

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman August 7, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inAround Town

River Camp

by Staff August 7, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

13 students participate in Building Bridges, Building Boats

Posted inAround Town

Group Show of Women Abstract Artists

by Staff August 7, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Opens at Garrison Art Center Aug. 12

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Fox Attacks Woman in Mahopac

by Staff August 6, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

After biting her, chases her into home, police say

Posted inArts & Leisure

Melanie the Milliner

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 6, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon hatmaker uses classic techniques — and adds a little flair

Posted inSpecial Reports

People Power

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 6, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What role should residents play in decommissioning nuclear plants?

Posted inArts & Leisure, Videos

Story Slam on the Road

Avatar photo by Gregory Gunder August 5, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

The Dragonfly Hour makes it debut in Beacon

Posted inPhilipstown News

Catching Up with … the Cold Spring Lions

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

New members sought with a ‘want to help’ attitude

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