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December 2017

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Roots and Shoots: On Common Rodents and Lost Habitat

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 31, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Resolutions for the gardener

Posted inSpecial Reports

Fighting Back: A Second Chance

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 31, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

After two years, felony charges reduced or dismissed

Posted inAround Town

Middle-School Film Series

by Staff December 31, 2017December 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Jan. 5 screening on climate change

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5 Questions: Lindy Labriola

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 30, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Studying climate change inside Arctic Circle

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Baby and Dog

by Staff December 30, 2017July 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

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First-Day Hikes

by Staff December 30, 2017December 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

State parks organizing Jan. 1 excursions

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Beacon Adopts Creekside Zoning Changes

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Council will tackle Main Street in 2018; budget approved

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Varsity Scoreboard

by Staff December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane and Beacon results from Dec. 21 to 27…

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff December 29, 2017July 31, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from Dec. 15 to 28

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The Week Ahead

by Staff December 29, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights for Dec. 29 to Jan. 5

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Last-Minute Giving Guide 2017

by Staff December 28, 2017December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A directory of nonprofits in Philipstown and Beacon

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Making Music Together

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 28, 2017December 22, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Toddlers shake, rattle, roll in Nelsonville

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Coming to New York on Jan. 1

by Staff December 28, 2017December 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

State laws that go into effect in 2018

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Musicians Needed

by Staff December 28, 2017December 22, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Orchestra plans April concert

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Catching Up with the Haldane School Board

Avatar photo by Lily Gordon December 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Updates from November and December meetings

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Catching Up with the Garrison School Board

Avatar photo by Lily Gordon December 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Updates from November and December meetings

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff December 27, 2017August 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Ann Koehler, Joe Perez, Theresa Wimmer

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Small, Good Things: Sweet Milk and Bitter Chocolate

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 27, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A proper indulgence for the holiday season

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Beacon Students Honored

by Staff December 27, 2017December 22, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Named Outstanding Graduates

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Philipstown and Beacon Taking Early Tax Payments (Updated)

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe December 26, 2017December 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

New federal law will limit local deduction to $10,000

Posted inPhilipstown News

Rural Setting Helps Congressman Keep Pets and Perspective

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 26, 2017December 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

From D.C. ‘swamp’ to Highlands ‘barnyard’

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Letter: Sexual Harassment

by Contributor December 26, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Assemblywoman: Adults must be held responsible for actions

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Grab a Discount

by Staff December 26, 2017December 22, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Lions Club cards available

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Cookie Season (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair December 25, 2017July 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Frosting the snowman at Desmond-Fish Library

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The Cartoon

by Staff December 25, 2017December 21, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

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