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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: August 2019

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Around Town

5 Questions: Jenny Brown

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | August 31, 2019

Author of “Birth Strike” to speak in Beacon

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 31, 2019

What tops your list as a grossly overrated movie?

Arts & Leisure

Jazz Favorites

By Ross Corsair, Photographer | August 31, 2019

Orchestra performs classics from 1902 to 1972

Arts & Leisure

The Cartoon

By Dave Coverly, Contributor | August 31, 2019

Worth one laugh …

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By Staff | August 31, 2019

Our weekly sudoku …

Around Town

Tricks, Dips and Flips

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 31, 2019

Thousands turn out for annual air show at Stewart

Arts & Leisure

Seriously Funny

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | August 30, 2019

New Beacon firm teaches improv, stand-up

Sports

Girls’ Soccer Preview

By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter | August 30, 2019

A look at the 2019 Beacon and Haldane teams…

Philipstown News

This Parade Will Be Different

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 30, 2019

Eclectic performance slated for Cold Spring

Beacon News

Welcome to Glenham

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 30, 2019

A Beacon neighbor with a ‘small is good’ vibe

Around Town

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 30, 2019

Calendar highlights from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8

Around Town
Serino, Jacobson and Galef

How They Voted

By Chip Rowe, Editor | August 30, 2019

After passage by state legislators, governor signs more laws

Beacon News
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Beacon to Decide on Another Moratorium

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 30, 2019

Historic homes also up for hearing

Arts & Leisure

Big Heart, Big Voice

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | August 30, 2019

Blues singer: ‘I believed in me’

Philipstown News

Nelsonville Cell Tower Case Moves Ahead, Slowly

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | August 30, 2019

Village given new lawyer; proceedings to extend to 2020

Philipstown News

Catching Up With the Putnam Legislature

By Holly Crocco, Reporter | August 30, 2019

Metro-North needs, CBD in food, drug-abuse prevention

Around Town

Baby and Dog

By Staff | August 30, 2019

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

Sports

Blue Devils Forever

By Staff | August 30, 2019

Hoffmann to Ireland; Haldane Hall of Fame inductees

Sports

Haldane Volleyball Wants Trophy Back

By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter | August 30, 2019

Will move from Class C to D in playoffs

Arts & Leisure
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Start Reading Now

By Staff | August 30, 2019

September book club selections

Obituaries
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Beacon Obituaries

By Staff | August 30, 2019

Marie Beckwith-Gebhart, Marie Carrozzelli, Ben Roosa Jr.

Food

Small, Good Things: The Time is Right

By Joe Dizney, Food Columnist | August 28, 2019

A recipe that just makes sense

Around Town

Wedding: Chang-Prentice

By Staff | August 28, 2019

Garrison native and bride wed in Seoul, Korea

Around Town

License Plate Vote

By Staff | August 27, 2019

State will change design in 2020

Philipstown News
Earth

Philipstown Climate Week Begins Sept. 20

By Staff | August 27, 2019

Also, local carbon-footprint survey ends Aug. 31

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