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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

May 26, 2022


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A former longtime national magazine editor, Rowe has worked at newspapers in Michigan, Idaho and South Dakota and has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University. Location: Philipstown. Languages: English. Area of Expertise: General.

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By Chip Rowe, Editor | May 20, 2022

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Looking Back in Philipstown

By Chip Rowe, Editor | May 13, 2022

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

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Questions for Candidates: Haldane School Board

By Chip Rowe, Editor | May 13, 2022

Two candidates for two open seats

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Questions for Candidates: Garrison School Board

By Chip Rowe, Editor | May 13, 2022

Two candidates for two open seats

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By Chip Rowe, Editor | May 6, 2022

Legislature faces challenge to balance populations

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Putnam Chair Withdraws From Race

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 29, 2022

Judge tosses nominating petitions for re-election

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Putnam Chair Could Lose Republican Line

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 26, 2022

Challenge to signatures gathered by commissioner

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Looking Back in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 22, 2022

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

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Podcast: Poet James Hoch

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 22, 2022

For National Poetry Month, Garrison resident talks about the craft

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Looking Back in Philipstown

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 15, 2022

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

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5 Questions: Rusty Stahl

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 15, 2022

Beacon resident is founder of Fund the People

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Update: Jan. 6 Arrests

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 8, 2022

Nine locals charged so far

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5 Questions: Linda Codega

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 8, 2022

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Podcast: A History Of Secession

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 8, 2022

Philipstown resident is author of book about breaking up

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By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 1, 2022

Voter numbers up 10 percent since 2016

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By Chip Rowe, Editor | March 29, 2022

Drops plans for indoor theater, 20-room inn

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2022 College Scholarship Guide

By Chip Rowe, Editor | March 25, 2022

Awards available to Highlands residents

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Looking Back in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | March 18, 2022

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

Philipstown News
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Looking Back in Philipstown

By Chip Rowe, Editor | March 11, 2022

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

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5 Questions: Robert Calderisi

By Chip Rowe, Editor | February 25, 2022

Cold Spring author wrote biography of Cecil Rhodes

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Arrest Made in Garrison Robbery (Updated)

By Chip Rowe, Editor | February 25, 2022

Suspect is Newburgh man on parole

Beacon News
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Looking Back in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | February 25, 2022

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

Philipstown News
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By Chip Rowe, Editor | February 18, 2022

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

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Hollywood in the Highlands

By Chip Rowe, Editor | February 18, 2022

Film and TV directors shoot scenes in Beacon and Philipstown

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