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

October 27, 2021


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Sommer Hixson

Sommer Hixson

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Hixson is a freelance reporter.

Beacon News

Fareground Community Café Launches Monthly Pop-Up in Beacon

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 26, 2014

Nonprofit restaurant offers ‘Pay-What-You-Can’ menu

Beacon News

Center for Creative Education Launches After-School Program in Beacon

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 12, 2014

Ribbon Cutting and Open House slated for Sept. 13 Second Saturday

Arts & Leisure

Hops Take Root in Dutchess County

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 6, 2014

‘Hoptember’ and new openings set for Beacon’s Second Saturday

Arts & Leisure

Doctor Who Brings Legions of Fans to Beacon

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | August 30, 2014

Tea Room becomes Pandorica

Around Town

Kids R Kids Combats Food Insecurity

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | July 25, 2014

Free meals, activities for Beacon’s youth

Arts & Leisure

Burlesque Performers Convene in Beacon for Unique Summer Camp

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | June 28, 2014

‘Camp Camp’ leads to live show July 5

Beacon News

Beacon’s Only Supermarket A Bellwether of Growth

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | May 30, 2014

Key Food’s mission begins with service

Around Town

Peoples Bicycle Promotes Cycle-Centric Community

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | April 26, 2014

Beacon business rolls on with expansion

Arts & Leisure

Women Artists, Old Friends Reunite in Mad Dooley’s The L Café Show

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | April 6, 2014

Opening reception April 12

Around Town

Glynwood’s New Farm Business Incubator Seeks Entrepreneurs

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | March 24, 2014

Open Space Institute a partner in venture

Arts & Leisure

Beacon Theatre Hosts Annual Freeze Frame Film Festival

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | February 28, 2014

Screenings begin March 7

Around Town

Exhibit Highlights Beacon’s Future Incline Railway

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | February 15, 2014

Hudson Beach Glass hosts multi-media presentation

Around Town
Pete Seeger with Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan at a Scenic Hudson community event.

City of Beacon Mourns Loss of Seeger

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | January 31, 2014

Environmentalists recall his leadership

Philipstown News

A Song Full of Hope

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | January 24, 2014

Music and fellowship mark Southern Dutchess Coalition’s MLK celebration

Arts & Leisure

Beacon’s Creative Community Forecasts Dynamic 2014

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | January 20, 2014

Art, film, music, theater and beer

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  • Questions for Candidates: Philipstown Town Board

    Responses from the trustee candidatesQuestions for Candidates: Philipstown Town Board was first posted on October 26, 2021 at 7:52 am.

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  • Kid Friendly: Surrendering in Motion

    "Self-deprecation is the norm in female-speak, and I’m quite sick of it."Kid Friendly: Surrendering in Motion was first posted on October 26, 2021 at 7:28 am.

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  • Dar Williams: Back On the Road

    Cold Spring singer-songwriter tours after yearlong delayDar Williams: Back On the Road was first posted on October 25, 2021 at 11:25 am.

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