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

September 30, 2023


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Boric is a senior at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. A 2020 graduate of Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls, she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communication with concentrations in journalism and public relations.

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5 Questions: Susan Johnson

By Mackenzie Boric, Reporter | September 15, 2023

Co-owner of Denning’s Point Distillery in Beacon

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The Artist Next Door: Kim Dei Dolori

By Mackenzie Boric, Reporter | September 1, 2023

Art director and creator of the Spirit of Beacon logo

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The Artist Next Door: Bronwyn Maloney

By Mackenzie Boric, Reporter | August 18, 2023

Philipstown animator will teach this fall at Bennington

Arts & Leisure
Deborah Needleman in her Garrison studio A bread basket shoots up,” she says. “But I need a bigger place to grow. I only have 10 varieties here.” She soaks the plant for a day or two before testing its bend to see if it’s ready to use. The willow soaking in the tub in her studio was ready. “I just learned how to do square work, which is different from making a round basket,” she says. “So, I have a ton to learn. Every time I see a beautiful basket I’m like: ‘I want to make that.’ ” Needleman says basket weaving has Photo by M. Boric

The Artist Next Door: Deborah Needleman

By Mackenzie Boric, Reporter | August 4, 2023

From magazine editor to basket weaver

Around Town
Katherine Latella (far right) with the campers and seniors Photo by M. Boric

Across Generations

By Mackenzie Boric, Reporter | July 21, 2023

Library campers interview seniors

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"Track and Field Series" by Matthew Robinson

Beacon Open Studios Expands

By Mackenzie Boric, Reporter | July 14, 2023

Music, film screenings to accompany art

Around Town
First Presbyterian Church's Midnight Run crew: Ann Nhatavong (left), Lorgo Papoutsas, Ron Sopyla, Mike and Molly Bernstein, Alberto Lora and Lynn Brown Photo by M. Boric

A Lifeline To Manhattan’s Homeless

By Mackenzie Boric, Reporter | July 7, 2023

Cold Spring church continues Midnight Run 

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5 Questions: Joseph Lavetsky

By Mackenzie Boric, Reporter | June 30, 2023

Immigration lawyer who lives and works in Beacon

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