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

May 18, 2022


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Maggie Benmour

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Around Town

Halloween Parade Photos

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | October 31, 2014

Ghouls, ghosts and heavy metal

Animals Come to Church on Special Sunday

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | October 10, 2014

Blessing of the Animals takes place at local churches

Haldane Class of 2014 Celebrates Graduation

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | June 23, 2014

Class President Shauna Ricketts delivers farewell address

Around Town

Putnam History Museum “Hats Off!’ Lawn Party

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | July 20, 2013

Event held July 13 at historic Mercurio home

Memorial Day 2013

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | May 28, 2013

Remembering their sacrifice…

Around Town

Then & Now: Haldane School

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | February 1, 2013

The latest in our series of historic photos

Around Town

Then & Now: Main Street Home

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | January 26, 2013

The latest in our series of historic photos

Around Town

Then & Now: First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | January 19, 2013

The latest in our series of historic photos

Around Town

Then & Now: Garrison School

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | January 12, 2013

The latest in our series of historic photos

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Then & Now: Cold Spring Baptist Church

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | December 29, 2012

The latest in our series of historic photos

Arts & Leisure

Then & Now: Julia Butterfield Library

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | December 22, 2012

The latest in our series of historic photos

Around Town

Then & Now: Washington’s Spring

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | December 8, 2012

The latest in our historic photo series

Around Town

Then & Now: Looking East Down Main from RR Crossing

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | October 14, 2012

The latest in our series of historic photos.

Around Town

Weekend Round-up: October 8, 2012

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | October 8, 2012

Blessing the animals, castle run, Sunset readings…

Arts & Leisure

Weekend Round-up: August 20, 2012

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | August 20, 2012

Crabs, arts and crafts and used books…

Memorial Day 2012

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | May 29, 2012

Photos from this year’s parade

Around Town

Then & Now: Philipstown Town Hall

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | January 4, 2012

The latest in our series of historic photos

Around Town

Then & Now: Bella Vista Hotel

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | January 1, 2012

The first in our series of historic photos

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Happy New Year

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | January 1, 2012

Photo by Maggie Benmour

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