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

December 07, 2022


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Monthly Archives: October 2020

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Philipstown News
Parrott Street

A Quiet Night on Parrott Street

By Staff | October 31, 2020

Halloween night subdued during pandemic

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 31, 2020

What has been your best Halloween costume?

Coronavirus Updates (October)

By Staff | October 31, 2020

Uptick in cases in Putnam and Dutchess counties

Beacon News
Anderson-Tejera

Dutchess Names Inclusion Officer

By Staff | October 31, 2020

Tasked with increasing diversity in workforce

Letters to Editor
Norway maple

Letter: Tree Removal

By Contributor | October 31, 2020

Writer: Do we need to take down so many on Parrott Street?

Puzzles
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SudoCurrent 091

By Staff | October 31, 2020

Our weekly sudoku …

Sports

Boys’ Soccer Roundup

By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter | October 31, 2020

Undefeated Bulldogs clinch their fifth consecutive league title

Beacon News
Beacon police car

Beacon Officials Cite ‘Flat’ Police Spending

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 31, 2020

But critics note 10 percent increase since 2018

Beacon News
George McKie

Life at 99

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 31, 2020

A milestone birthday in Beacon

Philipstown News

Another Nelsonville Lawsuit

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | October 31, 2020

Cell-tower neighbor files action over access road

5 Questions
Colin Dickey

5 Questions: Colin Dickey

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 31, 2020

Conspiracies, monsters, and the infamous “Lawndale Incident”

Coronavirus Updates
Mary Roth

Home Alone

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 30, 2020

As the pandemic moves into winter, more seniors face isolation

Coronavirus Updates

Close Quarters

By Chip Rowe, Editor | October 30, 2020

Is the COVID shutdown driving more people to divorce?

Coronavirus Updates

When Will This Be Over?

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 30, 2020

A public-health professor discusses COVID-19 vaccines

Arts & Leisure
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Parade in the Paper

By Teresa Lagerman, Community Manager | October 30, 2020

There were no Halloween processions this year in the Highlands — but wait, are you sure?

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And the Winners Are…

By Teresa Lagerman, Community Manager | October 30, 2020

Our esteemed judges make their selections

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Back in the Day

By Teresa Lagerman, Community Manager | October 30, 2020

A gallery of throwback Halloween shots

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Furry Friends

By Teresa Lagerman, Community Manager | October 30, 2020

What animal doesn’t enjoy wearing a costume?

Pumpkin Glow

By Ross Corsair, Photographer | October 30, 2020

Happy faces at the Desmond-Fish event

Dental hygiene, 2012

Llewellyn Family Halloween

By Teresa Lagerman, Community Manager | October 30, 2020

Cold Spring family honors the holiday

Sports

Beacon Girls Edge Haldane

By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter | October 30, 2020

Highlands rivalry game goes to the Bulldogs

Around Town
Classic Scary Tales, Oct. 31

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 30, 2020

Calendar highlights from Oct. 31 to Nov. 8

Around Town
18th-candidates

House Candidates Debate COVID Response, Policing, Taxes

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | October 30, 2020

Four-term incumbent has two challengers for seat

Arts & Leisure

Take a Seat

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 30, 2020

Art Center presents exhibit of chairs

Philipstown News
Police siren

Putnam Opens Application for Police Panel

By Staff | October 30, 2020

Residents must submit form by Nov. 3

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