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Establishes 88 degrees as maximum

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Beacon musicians pay tribute to old country duet

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Digging deep, and wide

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Calendar highlights from Dec. 21 to 29

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The Costellos for Christmas

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Longtime Beacon artists will perform 12th holiday show

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Do you honor the winter solstice?

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Village board also raises permit fees

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Baby and Dog

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Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

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Tracks spending of pandemic funds

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What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

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Residents can sign up for ‘check-in’ calls

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Gifts for vets, helping hands, stocking winners

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Week of Dec. 20

by Staff December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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Christmas Services

by Staff December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Christmas Eve and Day celebrations in the Highlands

Close up of senior man lighting menorah during family dinner on Hanukkah.
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Hanukkah Services

by Staff December 20, 2024December 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lightings and celebrations in the Highlands

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A Mother’s Fight for Bridge Barriers

by Contributor December 20, 2024January 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

After losing son, activist pushes for fencing to prevent deaths

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by Staff December 19, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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Santa to Tour North Highlands

by Staff December 19, 2024December 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Fire company will assist with rounds on Dec. 22

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Scheduled to discuss construction, mitigation

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What Cold Spring hoped to ask the Fjord Trail

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