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Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.

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Environmental impact study to be released soon

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Do you have worn-out clothes you love wearing in fall?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Updates on the Fjord Trail, public restrooms and Dockside

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Would you enjoy a luxury cruise?

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5 Questions: Suranga Gunasekera

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Parochial vicar at Our Lady of Loretto in Cold Spring

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The rain helped, but water restrictions still a must

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How do you rate diners as a place to eat?

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What’s one of the coolest settings where you’ve attended a wedding?

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Three Grads, Three Paths

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Three recent high school grads on what comes next

Cold Spring reservoir
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Drought Shows Little Sign of Easing

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Cold Spring continues restrictions, seeks aqueduct connection

Javier Ramirez of Beacon Footy moves the ball against Greg Cesar and Gabrial Besharati of the Commandos.
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The Beautiful Game is Back in Beacon

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Solid first season for adult soccer league

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Would you have taken a different path after high school?

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5 Questions: Chickie Pidala

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Has lived in Cold Spring for 64 years

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On The Spot

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Who was your first crush?

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Cold Spring: Can We Influence Fjord Trail?

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Lingering concern over impact on village

onthespot 8.19.22
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On The Spot

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What’s one thing you want to do before summer ends?

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Policy Limits Official Flag Displays

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Also: Cold Spring board rejects earlier cruises by Seastreak boats

onthespot 8.12.22
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On The Spot

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Have you ever gone to a psychic?

Kim Russell
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5 Questions: Kim Russell

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Oncology nurse at Vassar Brothers for 20 years

Maloney news conference
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Maloney Praises Gun Law

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Holds news conference in Cold Spring with shooting victim

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Do you have a favorite comic strip?

Kimmie Edge and Jennifer Young at Be A Friend's new office in Cold Spring Photo by M. Turton
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A Kind Word for Victims of Bullying

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Cold Spring nonprofit cultivates empathy

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Firefighter Academy Celebrates 20 Years

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Cold Spring camp graduates 39 students

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Cold Spring Gets OK to Collect Room Tax

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Under new law, can collect up to 5 percent

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Community Day May Close Part of Main Street

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Fireworks and festival planned in Cold Spring for Labor Day weekend 

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