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Boys’ and girls’ teams each return four starters

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Calendar highlights from Dec. 14 to 22

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Artist incorporates animals into sculpture

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Historic Garrison church gets a makeover

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Beacon council must decide on trade-offs

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Beacon High School results from Dec. 5 to 11

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Art walk, gift of giving, climate carols

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Second Saturday

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Beacon gallery show openings on Dec. 14

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Haldane volleyball star headed to New Hampshire

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Jim Thatcher (1936-2019)

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Computer scientist who built two houses in Garrison

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Haldane High School Honor Roll

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Students recognized for first-quarter achievement

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Loretto Knights Results (Weeks 3, 4)

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CYO results for early December games

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff December 10, 2019May 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Bob Collins, Marian Fowler, Rick Van Buren

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Gary LaPorta (1947-2019)

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Former Cold Spring resident interred at Arlington National Cemetery

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Looking for workers in Putnam, Dutchess

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Baby and Dog

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Letter: Note of Thanks

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Grateful for first responders in Philipstown

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Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

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