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

August 16, 2022


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A brush fire damaged 5 acres at Bear Mountain, where a lack of rainfall has left dry conditions. Fort Montgomery Fire District

Hot, Dry Summer

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | August 12, 2022

‘Severe’ drought hits Highlands

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Around Town

MTA Finances Worsen

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | August 12, 2022

Ridership projections revised downward

Around Town
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The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 12, 2022

Calendar highlights from August 13 to August 21

Around Town

Update: Route 9 Bridge

By Staff | August 12, 2022

Two lanes expected to return by Aug. 26

Around Town
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By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 12, 2022

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5 Questions: Kim Russell

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 12, 2022

Oncology nurse at Vassar Brothers for 20 years

Around Town
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Maloney Praises Gun Law

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 12, 2022

Holds news conference in Cold Spring with shooting victim

Around Town
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Housing Market Soars

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 5, 2022

Great for sellers, but low-income, renters squeezed

Around Town
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Holtec: ‘We Do Not Dump Into the River’

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 5, 2022

Says radioactive water would be far below limits

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Girl eating corn on the street under natural light. Real people.

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 5, 2022

Calendar highlights from Aug. 6 to 14

Around Town
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By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 5, 2022

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A Kind Word for Victims of Bullying

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 5, 2022

Cold Spring nonprofit cultivates empathy

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Extreme Temps Expected Thursday

By Staff | August 3, 2022

Philipstown will open Town Hall as cooling center

Around Town
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Local Land Trusts Receive Grants

By Staff | August 3, 2022

Awards support Highlands, Dutchess County conservation

Around Town
A drawing of the proposed bridge, which would be constructed just north of the Breakneck Tunnel

Fjord Trail Seeks Approval for Bridge

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | July 29, 2022

Would extend over tracks at Breakneck

Around Town
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The Current Wins 23 National Awards

By Staff | July 29, 2022

Recognized for reporting, advertising

Around Town
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Late Fees Returning

By Staff | July 29, 2022

Central Hudson to reinstate in fall

Around Town
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Around Town

More Pandemic Funds

By Staff | July 29, 2022

Municipalities to receive second payments

Around Town
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The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | July 29, 2022

Calendar highlights from July 30 to Aug. 7

Around Town

Campaign Spending Update

By Staff | July 29, 2022

The latest figures for 2022 local races

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Around Town (Photos)

By Staff | July 29, 2022

Nels in the house, one way up, honoring Pete, new officers

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Customers Sent Back to Central Hudson

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 22, 2022

Electricity supplier defaults on CCA agreement

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By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | July 22, 2022

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By Staff | July 22, 2022

Federally funded program for preschoolers

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