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Beacon, Philipstown Eye Landfill Gas

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Seek federal funding to reduce methane emissions

Art teachers Sallie Farkas, Cathy Pezzo and Susan Wurtz will each retire this year.
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For Three Mentors, the Last Art Show

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All three Beacon elementary art teachers are retiring

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Wide Angle: Urban Orphans

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Secondary Main Streets need some attention

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Calendar highlights from March 16 to 24

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On The Spot

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Around the Region

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Stories from beyond the Highlands

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2024 College Scholarship Guide

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Awards available to Highlands residents

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Restructuring, EMS support among proposals

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Looking Back in Philipstown

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

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Around Town (Photos)

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Garrison Nominated as Green Ribbon School

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Recognized for environmental programs

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Dutchess Has Human Rights Vacancies

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Seeking volunteers to serve on commission

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Putnam, Deputies Agree to New Contract

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Annual raises average 3 percent under pact

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Local Bestsellers

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Top adult and children’s books at Split Rock

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Week of March 15

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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Real Estate Market Report

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The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands

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Parade of Green (Photos)

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Beacon celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

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Will face Moriah on Friday in Glens Falls

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Desmond-Fish Trustees Vote To Keep Library Name

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Decision ends review of Hamilton Fish III actions

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The Good Death, Part 2

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Is there a right way to grieve? Rather than prescribed stages, residents of the Highlands have forged their own paths.

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Beacon Passes Cease-fire Resolution

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Vote caps five weeks of heated meetings

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