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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

May 22, 2022


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Pamela Doan

Pamela Doan

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Doan, who resides in Philipstown, has been writing for The Current since 2013. She edits the weekly calendar and writes the gardening column. Location: Philipstown. Languages: English. Areas of expertise: Gardening, environment

Gardening
Vegetable garden

Roots and Shoots: Zone in on Planning

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | January 21, 2022

Working with a master plan can save a lot of effort, time and money

Around Town
Fellow Travelers, Jan. 30

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | January 21, 2022

Calendar highlights from Jan. 22 to 30

Around Town
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The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | January 14, 2022

Calendar highlights from Jan. 15 to 23

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Dandelions blooming in December

Roots and Shoots: New Year’s Resolutions

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | January 8, 2022

Dandelions in December

Around Town
Dominic Cheli

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | January 7, 2022

Calendar highlights from Jan. 8 to 16

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The Artichoke, Jan. 8

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 31, 2021

Calendar highlights from Dec. 31 to Jan. 9

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Nativity Scene

Christmas Services

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 18, 2021

Where to worship on Dec. 24 and 25

Around Town
Mimi Sun Longo

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 17, 2021

Calendar highlights from Dec. 18 to 26

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All is Bright, Dec. 11

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 10, 2021

Calendar highlights from Dec. 11 to 19

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Sun Ra

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 3, 2021

Calendar highlights from Dec. 4 to 12

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gardening books

Roots and Shoots: Gardener Gift Guide

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 30, 2021

Unexpected gifts they’ll actually use

Around Town
West Point Holiday Show

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 26, 2021

Calendar highlights from Nov. 27 to Dec. 5

Around Town
Class Action Park , Nov. 20

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 19, 2021

Calendar highlights from Nov. 20 to 28

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Little bluestem seed heads

Roots and Shoots: From the Prairie to Your Yard

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 16, 2021

The pleasures of a late autumn meadow

Around Town
Alexander String Quartet (with Paul Yarbrough,) Nov. 21

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 12, 2021

Calendar highlights from Nov. 13 to 21

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Men of Bronze, Nov. 12

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 5, 2021

Calendar highlights from Nov. 6 to 14

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jack-o’-lantern

Roots and Shoots: Garden Plans and Tweaks

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 2, 2021

Now is the time to observe and imagine

Around Town
27th Annual Halloween Parade, October 30

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 29, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7

Around Town
Halloween

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 22, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 22 to 31

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Ferns

Roots and Shoots: Matters of Texture and Shape

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 19, 2021

Beauty isn’t only in blooms

Around Town
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The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 15, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 16 to 24

Around Town
Destination Motown, Oct. 16

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 8, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 9 to 17

Columnists

Roots and Shoots: Bright Leaves, Big Impact

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 5, 2021

Native plants that bring fall color to your yard

Around Town
Ghost in the Machine, Oct. 9

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 1, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 2 to 10

Around Town
Thomas Cole and His Views, Sept. 28

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | September 24, 2021

Calendar highlights from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2

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