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Beacon musician keeps finding new styles

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Beacon, Cold Spring, Philipstown receive grants

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How to create a meaningful meadow

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Around the Region

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Dutchess Awards Grants

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Beacon gets $198K for sidewalks

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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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October book club selections

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The Cartoon

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