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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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Cold Spring ponders asking residents to sort

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Cold Spring Lions hold annual oyster-eating fundraiser

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After decades of recording, Garrison producer still in tune

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Day Trip: Bannerman’s Island

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Former munitions warehouse now a destination

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What do you have planned for the summer?

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First Graders Map Main Street

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Also reviewing Cold Spring businesses

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Name three great American bands

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Which sandwiches win gold, silver and bronze?

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Mayor: ‘Go to Source’ with Water Concerns

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Cold Spring plans to flush hydrants next week

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The latest in our series of historic photos …

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Lessons from local inventor and musician

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The Adventures of Cider Man

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Cold Spring Ciderworks part of growing trend

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What trait usually associated with men should women try to adopt?

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Cold Spring Holds Firm on Dockside Fees

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Also, electricity program to begin June 1

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Philipstown’s Spanish News

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Producer broadcasts programs around the world from Route 9

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What driving habits get under your skin?

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Does Cold Spring Need Another Traffic Light?

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Plus, tire marking by police ruled unconstitutional

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Accelerator Hits the Brakes

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Route 9 business incubator on hold

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Battery, Blockades and Blunders*

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A conversation with a chess master

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