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Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff December 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for first-quarter grades

Nov 29, 2022; Doha, Qatar; United States of America midfielder Tyler Adams (4) kicks the ball against Iran during the second half of a group stage match during the 2022 World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
Posted inSports

Around the Horn

by Staff December 2, 2022September 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What’s happening in Highlands sports

Breakfast Clown (Toast), 2017
Posted inArts & Leisure

Bring on the Clown

by Staff December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident performs each year in Macy’s parade

Chase Pultz
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 2, 2022December 5, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Let there be lights, giving back, senior meals, The Nutcracker

Bob Hansen
Posted inObituaries

Bob Hansen (1948-2022)

by Staff December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Computer scientist and sloop sailor

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Dec. 2

by Staff December 2, 2022December 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Ketcham Indians
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State: Drop Mascots or No Funding

by Staff November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Targets schools with Native American team names

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Ambulance Corp Supplies Narcan

by Staff November 25, 2022November 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to prevent overdose fatalities

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Bridge Pathway Open 24/7

by Staff November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Bikes, pedestrians can cross Beacon bridge anytime

Wreath hanging
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Holiday trimmings, German visitors, lunch for seniors

New tree
Posted inPhilipstown News

Boscobel Launches Tree Project

by Staff November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will plant along Route 9D in Cold Spring

The HHLT has expanded the Granite Mountain Preserve again, adding 43 acres.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Land Trust Adds 43 Acres

by Staff November 25, 2022November 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Expands Putnam Valley preserve

Dick Polich
Posted inObituaries

Dick Polich (1932-2022)

by Staff November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Founder of groundbreaking Tallix foundries

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

David Christian, Bill DiCastro, Joan Greco, Bill Inness

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Posted inObituaries

Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff November 25, 2022November 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Leo Denault, Frank Milkovich, Suzanne Willis

Book clubs
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Start Reading Now

by Staff November 25, 2022November 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

December book club selections

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Nov. 25

by Staff November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Brian Morse, Brenda Opie, Barbara Penzetta, Christina Robb, Carmen Rodriguez

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Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff November 18, 2022December 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Spiros Angelopoulos, Barbara Cardaropoli, Rosina Parcesepe, Mark Pidala, Richard Scully, Sue Tudor

Performance
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Story of birds, church performance, honor for Elks

Operation Infrastructure
Posted inAround Town

Latest Infrastructure Grades

by Staff November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Updates to New York state’s ratings

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

by Staff November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 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 Nov. 18

by Staff November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from October

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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