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by Staff June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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Posted inAround Town

Clearwater Has Five-Year Plan

by Staff June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Strategy calls for diversified revenue

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Posted inElections & Politics

Democrats Split on Hochul Endorsement

by Staff June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Letter offers ‘complete’ support for governor

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools Launch Phone Survey

by Staff June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Bell-to-bell restriction begins in September

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Posted inBeacon News

Ryan to Co-Chair Veteran Caucus

by Staff June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

New group includes Democrats who served

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam OKs Preschool Learning Center

by Staff June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Will cater to students in special education

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Price at the Pump (June)

by Staff June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Nature Day, big dig, Haldane tradition, nursery service

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Week of June 13

by Staff June 13, 2025June 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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Wag of the Week: Oden

by Staff June 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Oden, a fun and friendly young cat

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff June 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from May

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Current Wins State Awards

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Recognized by SPJ, NYNPA

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Questions for Candidates: Philipstown Town Board

by Staff June 6, 2025June 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Four Democrats will appear on June 24 primary ballot

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Libraries Launch Phone App

by Staff June 6, 2025June 5, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Available for Philipstown and Beacon

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dispute over bear killing, Birds of Prey canceled, teacher arrested

Posted inAround Town

Report Measures Air Quality

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess, Putnam graded for smog levels

A science teacher at Rombout Middle School in Beacon has been reassigned following complaints about comments she made in the classroom. Photo by Valerie Shivel
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools Name Administrators

by Staff June 6, 2025June 5, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Board confirms three appointments

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff June 6, 2025June 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Youth Climate Summit, a little fishy, piano stars

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Posted inAround Town

Metro-North Gets $25M for Hudson Line

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Improvements could shorten travel times

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by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime teacher’s aide for Beacon district

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Week of June 6

by Staff June 6, 2025June 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles, and corrected crossword

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Lawler Schedules Putnam Town Hall

by Staff May 31, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Set for June 8 at Mahopac High School

Posted inArts & Leisure

Notable Books by Local Authors

by Staff May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Your latest read, courtesy of your neighbors

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Start Reading Now

by Staff May 30, 2025June 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

June book club selections

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Daisy Scouts help out, students of the month, goats return

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