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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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He blamed the photographer.

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Devastated by Hurricane Irma

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Former Garrison resident loses everything

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Foundry Brook Could Go Electric

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Firm proposes hydroelectric power

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Fighting Back: A Day in Drug Court

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A chance to avoid prison — and stay alive

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Fighting Back: Burlington Chief on Opioids, Crime

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Former Nelsonville resident embraces new approach

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Fighting Back: Q&A with Judge Reitz

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Longtime head of Putnam County Drug Treatment Court

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5 Questions: George Lindsey

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Cold Spring resident is longtime flight attendant

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Fighting Back: Sasha’s Story

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“So much pain; so many questions”

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Day Trip: Hudson

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Books, brews, shopping and firetrucks

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Parking Ban Coming on Route 9D

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Also, art will roll through Cold Spring

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March Through Cold Spring

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Alliance makes stop enroute to Albany

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Day Trip: Iona Island

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From bombs to birds at former military base

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Seastreak Plans Return

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Cruise line requests at least 11 fall dockings

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Forecast for Monday: Sunny with 69 Percent Darkness

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Partial eclipse will arrive in Highlands at 1:23 p.m.

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Senior Center Underway

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Work begins on outside of building

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5 Questions: Robert Blair

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Longtime estate-sale organizer

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Aug. 1 and 8 meetings

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Garage Owner’s Killer Found Guilty – Again

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Grigoroff convicted for second time of shooting Garrison resident in 2008

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Burglars Hit Joseph’s Jewelry

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Break-in took fewer than four minutes

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Day Trip: Lake Taghkanic State Park

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Beautiful hikes, comfort food, bourbon and some zip

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Melanie the Milliner

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Beacon hatmaker uses classic techniques — and adds a little flair

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Cold Spring Racers Do Battle (Video)

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Student goes wheel-to-wheel with mentor

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Village Water Supply Passes Test

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No herbicides used by Putnam County detected

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5 Questions: Joe Brennan

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Cross-county traveler in a one-man caravan

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A Habit of Goodness

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Graymoor’s Sister Loretta celebrates 75 years of service

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