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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Work will continue through week of May 20

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For Third Time, Current Named Newspaper of Year

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Wins 18 editorial and advertising awards at annual contest

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Wrinkle and shade

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Education spending, eviction limits also approved

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Joins Fishkill supervisor to ask for more involvement

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Comedians take the stage in burgeoning Beacon comedy scene

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Company Adds Spice to Beacon

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Indian food business opens new facility

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The Pete Seeger Tapes

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For years, David Bernz taped the folk-music legend. In a new book, he shares his friend’s musings and memories.

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Farm Will Use Philipstown Land

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Sweet potatoes will go to food pantries

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Former Beacon Principal Sues School District

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Alleges racial discrimination led to dismissal

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Calendar highlights from April 27 to May 5

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Cold Spring Adopts 2024-25 Budget

by Staff April 26, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Metered parking canceled for holiday Mondays

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The latest in baseball, tennis, softball, basketball, track and field and golf

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The case for a low-tech childhood

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Renewed effort in Philipstown to grow sport

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