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Marc Ferris is a freelance journalist based in Cortlandt. He is the author of Star-Spangled Banner: The Unlikely Story of America's National Anthem and performs Star-Spangled Mystery, a one-person musical history tour.

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The Artist Next Door: Skatchface

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Graffiti artist makes a mark in Beacon

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Rough and Tumble

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Rugby players forge bonds over sport

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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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Cold Spring has a new lunch spot

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A New Bar and New Faces

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Cooper’s is latest tavern in historic Beacon building

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Skate Hard, Skate Free

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Skateboard shop opens in Beacon

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Endless Questions

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Beacon bars challenge with trivia

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Can There Be Too Much Pie?

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Noble Pies opens outpost in Beacon

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The Power of Pink

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Unicorns crawl through Beacon in tribute to king

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The Pipers of Philipstown

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After nearly disbanding, the kilts are back in formation

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New Bookstore in Beacon

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Stanza plans to open Nov. 11

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Two Beacon Businesses Expand

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Another Door and Siblings add space, products

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Tacos & Butter

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Two new eateries open in Beacon

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The Fashion Mixmaster

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Beacon clothier combines luxury and low-budget

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Getting the Feet Back to Main Street

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First Friday and Second Saturday struggle to rebound after pandemic

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Chicken People

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Flocking together

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5 Questions: Michael Hardman

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Freedom Sail

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Searching for pockets of peacefulness on the Hudson

The Vinyl Room, with its collection of LPs behind the bar, relocated last month to 396 Main St. in Beacon. Photos provided
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Another Spin for The Vinyl Room

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Beacon bar and record shop relocates on Main Street

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Walking Backward

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Local guides lead hikes into history

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Dogwood Sold

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Developer of Beacon Theater, Bird & Bottle purchases Beacon bar

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Former president of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

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