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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Spooktacular, plein air painting, Haldane seniors

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Bees Lead to Fire

by Staff October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident tried to burn them out

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff October 25, 2024December 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Closes For a Day

by Staff October 25, 2024October 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Classes canceled after chemistry fire

Outside Money
Posted inElections & Politics

What Candidates Have Raised, and Spent

by Staff October 25, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Figures for local races through Sept. 30

Election Guide
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Here Are Your Choices

by Staff October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Who will appear on the ballot on Nov. 5

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Start Reading Now

by Staff October 25, 2024November 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

November book club selections

Pumping gas
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Price at the Pump (October)

by Staff October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Emily Forbes, Peter Ruf

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Week of Oct. 25

by Staff October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Beacon Police Investigate Shooting

by Staff October 24, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Man injured on Mill Street

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Man Accused of Stealing Signs

by Staff October 21, 2024October 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Charged with petit larceny

Willis Stephens
Posted inObituaries

Willis Stephens (1925-2024)

by Staff October 19, 2024October 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Represented Putnam, Dutchess in Assembly for 30 years

Vote results
Posted inElections & Politics

Election Threats

by Staff October 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Boards of elections take precautions

Vote results
Posted inElections & Politics

Voter Registration Continues to Grow

by Staff October 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Democrats outpace Republicans in Dutchess, Putnam

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff October 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Adele Henry, Meem Morgan, Linda Yanarella-Olivo

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Posted inBeacon News

Police Arrest Beacon Man on Drug Charges

by Staff October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Accused of selling fentanyl, cocaine

Posted inAround Town

Fjord Trail Hires New President

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Architect led High Line redevelopment

Assembly Member Jonathan Jacobson (center) is shown with (back row) Mayor Lee Kyriacou, City Administrator Chris White and Council Member Dan Aymar-Blair and (front row), Craig Wolf, Theresa Kraft and Thomas de Villiers of the Howland center. Photo provided
Posted inBeacon News

Howland Gets $25K Grant

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Funding will support programs

Vote results
Posted inElections & Politics

Judge Tosses Law Moving Elections

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess joined lawsuit by Republican officials

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$3 Million;
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Dutchess D.A. Secures $3 Million

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Money will fund five new positions

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Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Winning gourd, funny guy, Northern Lights, top students

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Posted inElections & Politics, Philipstown News

Election Guide: Philipstown / Putnam Races

by Staff October 18, 2024October 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Many candidates are unopposed

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town, Real Estate

Real Estate Market Report (September)

by Staff October 18, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Oct. 18

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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