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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

October 18, 2021


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Monthly Archives: December 2019

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Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 31, 2019

What are you hoping for in 2020?

Columnists

Roots and Shoots: What We See

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 31, 2019

What 2019 can teach us for 2020

Around Town

Tesla Charging Coming to Route 9

By Staff | December 30, 2019

Firm plans to install 12 stations in Fishkill

Obituaries
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Beacon Obituaries

By Staff | December 29, 2019

Tanita Johnson, Gloria McKenna, Joy Neary

Arts & Leisure

The Cartoon

By Dave Coverly, Contributor | December 29, 2019

Worth one laugh …

Arts & Leisure

Handmade and Heartfelt

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 29, 2019

Beacon writer explores the power of personal craft

Beacon News

Dutchess Awards $1.3 Million to Nonprofits

By Staff | December 29, 2019

Agency Partner Grants designed for community work

Puzzles

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By Staff | December 28, 2019

Our weekly sudoku …

Desmond-Fish Library

Book Benefits

By Staff | December 28, 2019

Garrison, Beacon libraries announce programs

Around Town

Bridge Authority to Raise Tolls

By Staff | December 28, 2019

Crossing fee will reach $2.15 by 2023

Sheriff Announces Promotions

By Staff | December 28, 2019

Putnam undersheriff will retire

Around Town

House Passes SALT Reform

By Staff | December 28, 2019

Must still be approved by Senate

Beacon News

Beacon’s Mayor Reflects

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 27, 2019

As he leaves office, Randy Casale looks back, and ahead

Homepage Top Story

The Mail Got Through — Always

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 27, 2019

Rural carrier retires after 41 years on the route

Beacon News

2019 Beacon Grad Sues School District

By Chip Rowe, Editor | December 27, 2019

Claims teachers, administrators ignored bullying

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