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Tim Maxwell (1969-2021)

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Philipstown resident was auto racer, Yogi

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Renegades Release 2021 Schedule

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Worth one laugh …

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Cold Spring resident was veteran, self-taught musician

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Letter: Stop Danskammer

by Contributor February 20, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Expansion of fracked-gas plant not needed

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5 Questions: Allan Wernick

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Cold Spring resident is founder of Citizenship Now!

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Putnam Legislators Applaud HVSF Plans

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Dutchess Redistricting Reform Delayed

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Commission stymied by lack of census data 

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Erna Vecchione (1936-2021)

by Staff February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident moved to village in 2015

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Beacon Obituaries

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Calendar highlights from Feb. 20 to 28

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