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August 2019

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Philipstown May Sue Over Secrecy Law

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Q&A: What is Going on With the Indian Brook Bridge?

by Staff August 9, 2019December 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Your question, our answer

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Passes Resolution Opposing ‘Green Light’ Law

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Argues that it places burden on DMV staff

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There’s a Bee in My Tea

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Artist adds bugs where least expected

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Reporter’s Notebook: When Finishing Isn’t Enough

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Summer Art Intensive

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Students finish three weeks at institute

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from Aug. 10 to 18

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Roots and Shoots: Native Plants from Past to Present

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Lessons from America’s first female botanist

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New State Trooper from Garrison

by Staff August 6, 2019August 2, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Among graduates from police academy

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Dutchess Awards Grants

by Staff August 6, 2019August 2, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

City of Beacon among recipients

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Office for the Aging Needs Vendors

by Staff August 6, 2019August 2, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Annual senior event on Sept. 28

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Auditor: Putnam on Strong Footing

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco August 6, 2019August 2, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature hears reassuring report about finances

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Garrison Board Seeks Two Trustees

by Staff August 5, 2019August 7, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Letters of interest due by Aug. 16

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Returning to Woodstock, Although She Wasn’t There

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 4, 2019August 2, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon author remembers era when everything changed

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff August 4, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Table art, sold-out Matilda

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Putnam Hands Off WIC Program

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Legislature holds special meeting for vote

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5 Questions: Lauren Drummond

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Founder of Putnam County Wine & Food Fest

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Winged Beauties (Photos)

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Caught at the annual Butterfly Festival

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Baby and Dog

by Staff August 3, 2019August 9, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

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On the Spot

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What comedian, past or present, would you want to entertain at your party?

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Letter: Creating Meadows

by Contributor August 3, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Many small cities in U.K. are “rewilding”

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The Cartoon

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff August 3, 2019May 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Odell Signs Putnam Secrecy Law 

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 2, 2019December 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators claim it does not promote secrecy

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