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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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What will help you make it through the 55 winter days left?

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Whistling Willie’s Closes Its Doors

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Lease holder: ‘Uber and Beacon killed us’

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Clothing Store, Cafe Coming to Cold Spring

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New retailer to occupy space vacated by Tightrope

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El Coyote to Open Soon?

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Garrison restaurant said to be three weeks out

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Is good radio dead?

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She Packed a Punch

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Cold Spring resident was top female boxer

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Murky Waters in Cold Spring

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Also: Dockside festival still unresolved

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What winter sport have you not tried, but want to?

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Electric Cars in Cold Spring Could Get a Jolt

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Climate Fair also in the works

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Would you rather live in the 2020s or the Roaring Twenties?

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What are you hoping for in 2020?

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The Mail Got Through — Always

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Rural carrier retires after 41 years on the route

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5 Questions: Glenn Watson

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Philipstown-based surveyor for nearly 50 years

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A Warm Welcome to the New Year

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Disabled widow given new heating system

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State Park Wants Cold Spring’s Water

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Also: village spending lower than expected

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What’s your favorite holiday tradition?

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Mystery Rocks

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Mother-daughter team pays it forward

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Reorganizing a Village

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Cold Spring makes annual appointments

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Do you collect anything?

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What was one of your parents’ favorite sayings?

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Has the Trolley Turned a Corner?

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Reports: Increased ridership, interest

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from Nov. 19 and 26 meetings

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