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December 2017

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff December 6, 2017May 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Esther Garambone, James Keenan, Joan Kelly, Augustus Lemmo, Bobbie Marsh, Donna Pedersen

Posted inAround Town

Superintendent Search

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Haldane to hold public forum

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Literary Salon

by Staff December 6, 2017December 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

First gathering Dec. 10

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International Créches

by Staff December 6, 2017December 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Graymoor exhibit through Jan. 14

Posted inAround Town

Puppets From the Past and Future

by Staff December 6, 2017December 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

No Strings returns to Howland

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff December 5, 2017July 31, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from Nov. 16 to 30

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Chowder is less a recipe and more a state of mind

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Road Works

by Staff December 5, 2017December 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Steven Edson photos at art center

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Putnam History Museum Goes Digital

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New software spurs effort to scan and catalog

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Elf, Live!

by Staff December 4, 2017December 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Production in Beacon on Dec. 8 and 9

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Jim Mitchell (1940-2017)

by Staff December 3, 2017May 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Former longtime Cold Spring resident

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Letters: Garrison Fire District Vote

by Contributor December 3, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Vote Regele for Fire District commissioner

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A Classic Holiday Dance

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 3, 2017December 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison student lands role in Nutcracker

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Steeple Chase Answers

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 3, 2017May 4, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

How did you do?

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Steeple Chase

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Can you identify these Highlands skyscrapers?

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The Paws that Refresh

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 3, 2017December 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Artist finds inspiration in four-legged friends

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5 Questions: Darren Scala

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Owner of D. Thomas Fine Miniatures

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Regimental Coat

by Staff December 3, 2017December 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Historian to explain uniform

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Dutchess Has New Comptroller

by Staff December 2, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

After absentee ballots counted, Lois wins by 348 votes

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Beacon School Vote is Tuesday

by Staff December 2, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

District plans $9 million improvement plan

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Nelsonville Tower Deadline Extended into January

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Residents, village layer up lawyers

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Train Control Behind Schedule

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco December 2, 2017May 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Skepticism about 2018 launch

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Baby and Dog

by Staff December 2, 2017July 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Philipstown Passes $10.9 Million Budget

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 2, 2017December 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board discusses costs of emergency services

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The Cartoon

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