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Book clubs
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by Staff August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

September book club selections

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Bear Mountain Park Partially Reopens

by Staff August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Repairs continue after July 9 storm

Sudoku Puzzles
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by Staff August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Police siren
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Beacon Man Charged After Melee (Updated)

by Staff August 23, 2023August 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Allegedly involved in Poughkeepsie assault

The Putnam County Golf Course
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Golfer Accused of Killing Goose

by Staff August 21, 2023August 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Bird, dazed by ball, allegedly beaten with club

Susan Lackey
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Sue Lackey (1958-2023)

by Staff August 19, 2023August 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former Beacon resident was first woman to join Local 137 of Operating Engineers

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Beacon Hoops Completes Season

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

League names All-Star teams to play Aug. 19

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Hoops Showcase

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon pro hosts three-team tournament

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Hudson Hunk

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Bannerman Island setting for Esquire shoot

Books bestsellers
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Local Bestsellers

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Split Rock

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 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 Aug. 18

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Daily Taps
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Taps Played to Honor Beacon Vet

by Staff August 15, 2023August 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Tribute sounds each day at D.C. memorial

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff August 14, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from June

Brian Stachitus
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Brian Stachitus (1955-2023)

by Staff August 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident was geophysicist

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff August 12, 2023August 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Jen Dacey, Pitin Gonzalez, Marie Trimble

Marathon Battery
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Cold Spring Resident Sues Village

by Staff August 11, 2023April 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Seeks reversal of zoning code changes

Beacon firehouse
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Around Town

by Staff August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New office, making progress, Google glasses, walkway repair

Ramos
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Baby and Dog

by Staff August 11, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Aug. 11

by Staff August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Andrew Krivak arriving at his home
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Exonerated Man Sues Putnam

by Staff August 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Krivak acquitted at retrial of killing Carmel girl

Posted inAround Town

State Announces Flood Assistance

by Staff August 9, 2023August 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Eligible homeowners can apply for up to $50,000 

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff August 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

William Corrigan, Karen Samuels

Brother DePorres Poncia
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Br. DePorres Poncia (1938-2023)

by Staff August 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Friar had worked at Graymoor since 2005

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CCE Putnam Gets $45K Grant

by Staff August 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will fund free meals for seniors

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