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Michael TurtonReporter

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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Haldane Trustees Debate Sale of James Pond

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Refinancing earns million dollar savings in bond interest

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Learning Art of Survival in Garrison

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Special school teaches fundamental outdoor skills

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Bridge Snafu To End This Month

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Normal traffic flow expected in a few weeks

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A Season to Remember

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Baseball Blue Devils making history

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Haldane Budget Wins Landslide Approval

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Extremely close vote

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School Board Candidates Offer Views at PTA Forum

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Voters will choose three trustees on May 15

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Junk Drawer Confidential: The Sequel

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Author fulfills pledge

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Junk Drawer Confidential

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Entire redecorating plan hinges on kitchen drawer cleanout

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Haldane Budget Hearing Draws Little Interest

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Cyber security issue raised

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Digitizing Local History: Old Photos Get a New Life

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Putnam History Museum Photo Project

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Interview: Kenny Elmes

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Popular garage owner talks about his life

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Public Hearing Held on Entergy Ops Center

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Environmental concerns raised; tax benefits praised

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Haldane Election: Four Candidates – Three Seats

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Candidate profiles

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Villanti Proposes Improvements to Haldane Football Field

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$2 million project would include school interior

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Haldane Board Approves Budget

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Property tax levy would rise 2.44 percent

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Reporter’s Notebook: The Highly Intelligent American Crow

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An underrated personal favorite 

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School Board Election Not Attracting Candidates as Deadline Approaches

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Veteran teacher hired as long-term substitute to replace Sayers

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Route 9D News: Garrison Café Open. Temporary Light At Bridge.

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Temporary Light at Bridge

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Views on Dunkin’ Donuts Vary Among Local Merchants

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Most like the proposer

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National Volleyball Honors for Haldane Freshman

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In the top 10 in N.Y. State

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Arrested Haldane Teacher Will Not Return to Classroom While Charges Pending

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Villanti tells parents a replacement will be appointed and counseling will be available.

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Haldane Teacher Arrest Update

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If convicted could face up to four years in jail

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Indian Brook Bridge Gets a Facelift

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Rust is the enemy

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Haldane Teacher Arrested

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Charged with attempted dissemination of indecent material to minors

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Philipstown Resident Wins National Photographic Honor

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The only civilian to capture incredible incident in near outer space

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