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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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A year after record rainfall, Cold Spring still recovering

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Ever had a cooking disaster?

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Haldane Turf Update

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Field and track replaced at high school

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Have you ever gone swimming in a pond?

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The Folks Behind Foodtown

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Cold Spring supermarket now ‘employee-owned’

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Besides A/C, how do you cope with this heat?

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Highlights from July 10 meeting

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Constitution Island to Reopen

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First tours in 12 years set for August

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Classic Wheels: 1951 Chevrolet

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Want AC? Open the window.

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On The Spot

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What’s the longest bus ride you’ve taken?

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Have you ever had a camping trip from hell?

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Parking fee changes approved

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Looking at parking from all sides

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Cold Spring Joins Food-Scrap Initiative

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Compost reduces greenhouse gases

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What’s the last thing you grilled?

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Classic Wheels: 1970 Dodge Challenger

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A rare slant six gets some love

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On The Spot

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What tops your 2024 summer fun list?

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5 Questions: Danny Bernstein

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Cold Spring resident is a top-ranked pool player

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Village has earned nearly $30,000 since April 5

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What’s your favorite way to eat bacon?

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Dot and Buster (left) pose for a family photo in March 1944 while Buster was home on leave before departing for Europe. His parents, Albert and Mary Johnson, are at right.
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