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September 2021

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Current Conversation: Matt Landahl

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon superintendent provides update on COVID at school

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Dutchess County Sheriff Dies

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 29, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Butch Anderson led agency for 20 years

Henry Petroski
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Current Conversation: Henry Petroski

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Author of The Road Taken: The History and Future of America’s Infrastructure

Philip Benante
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Current Conversation: Philip Benante

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 28, 2021September 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane superintendent provides update on COVID at school

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On The Spot

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Small, Good Things: This Sketchy Season

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Make way for autumn’s MVP

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Beloved Librarian Retires II: Mrs. Merry

deb lucke by Deb Lucke September 27, 2021November 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Leaves Desmond-Fish Library in Garrison after 25 years

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Beloved Librarian Retires I: Ms. Ginny

deb lucke by Deb Lucke September 27, 2021November 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Leaves Howland Library in Beacon after 31 years

Amy Pilkington
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The Artist Next Door: Amy Pilkington

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 27, 2021September 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beaconite works in a variety of mediums

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Ginny Pidala (1955-2021)

by Staff September 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Lions Club president, former Haldane teacher

Emmett Bram
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Kid Friendly: Kids Talk Vaccines

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth September 26, 2021March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Their huge little minds turn things over and over

A performance at Arts on the Lake
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Dancers Taking Flight

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 25, 2021September 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Company will present workshop in Garrison

Storm damage
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Dutchess, Putnam Added to Disaster Relief List

by Staff September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Officials can apply for aid to repair Ida damage

Mel Laytner
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The Document Hunter

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 25, 2021September 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Using Nazi records, a journalist tracks his father’s life

Rice Harvest
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Rice Harvest Day… in Philipstown

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair September 25, 2021September 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The Cambodian holiday celebrated on Route 9

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 25, 2021September 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Pedal power, music trail

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 25, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Sheriff Robert Langley Jr.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislators Renew Attack on Sheriff Overtime

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Agency’s COVID-19 protocols also criticized

Nelsonville Village Hall
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Nelsonville Proposes Short-Term Rental Law

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 25, 2021September 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Similar to Cold Spring statute, with two categories

Linda Weaver
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Linda Weaver

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 25, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Co-founder of agency for voice-over actors

Bear Mountain Bridge
Posted inSpecial Reports

Operation Infrastructure, Part 2

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 24, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Congress is considering a $1 trillion bill to fix roads, bridges, dams and water systems. What does it mean for the Highlands?

Cold Spring dam
Posted inSpecial Reports

The Dammed Unknown

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 24, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

We know Highlands dams are old. It’s what we don’t know that’s a problem.

The Cargill Reservoir
Posted inSpecial Reports

Taps, Toilets and Tech

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 24, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Managing systems of ‘the unknown and the unseen’

Tioronda Bridge
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Infrastructure Redux

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 24, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What’s old is new again

Thomas Cole and His Views, Sept. 28
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The Week Ahead

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