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Comparing maps from the 19th century and today

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Peggy Ireland (1931-2024)

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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Letter: Plastic Pollution

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Writer: Pass bills to cut down on waste

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Beacon School Vote Results

by Staff May 21, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Voters approve $83.9 million budget, elect three trustees

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Garrison School Vote Results

by Staff May 21, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Voters approve $13.4 million budget for 2024-25

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Haldane School Vote Results

by Staff May 21, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

$29.2 million budget and two spending proposals are approved

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O’Neill High School Honor Roll

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

Garrison students recognized for third-quarter grades

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Budget votes, school board elections set for May 21

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Council will vote Monday to promote lieutenant

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A New Choice in Garrison

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‘Analog’ Viewing

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Gallery director stresses ‘being with art’

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MTA releases climate resilience roadmap

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Beacon to Begin Water Meter Upgrades

by Staff May 17, 2024May 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Devices will provide real-time data

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Posted inArts & Leisure

The Artist Next Door: Rooster

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Beacon video artist looks back to look ahead

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Calendar highlights from May 18 to 26

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The latest in lacrosse, track and field, baseball and softball

At the annual Cold Spring Chamber awards, Haldane senior Percy Parker received the Baumgarten Scholarship (left) and John Lee of Bevel Up Woodworks was recognized for best new business (right). Photos provided
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Chamber Presents Annual Awards

by Staff May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane student, businesses recognized

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

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On The Spot

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What song irritates the hell out of you?

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