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November ballots set for Congress in Highlands

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Dutchess farm prepares its first marijuana crop 

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Lingering concern over impact on village

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Maloney Celebrates Climate Victory

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Opponent counters that he supported power plant

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Former Chair Files Ethics Complaint

by Staff August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Alleges Maloney misused staff

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Law Allows Lower Speed Limits

by Staff August 19, 2022August 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Officials can drop to 25 mph

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Baby and Dog

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Around Town (Photos)

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Dummy light returns, book sale is back, electric force, hoops champs

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Real Estate Market Report

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

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‘Severe’ drought hits Highlands

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Update: Route 9 Bridge

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Two lanes expected to return by Aug. 26

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Maloney Praises Gun Law

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Holds news conference in Cold Spring with shooting victim

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Housing Market Soars

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Says radioactive water would be far below limits

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A Kind Word for Victims of Bullying

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Cold Spring nonprofit cultivates empathy

Hot weather
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Extreme Temps Expected Thursday

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Philipstown will open Town Hall as cooling center

Grant Awards
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Local Land Trusts Receive Grants

by Staff August 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Awards support Highlands, Dutchess County conservation

A drawing of the proposed bridge, which would be constructed just north of the Breakneck Tunnel
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Fjord Trail Seeks Approval for Bridge

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 29, 2022April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Would extend over tracks at Breakneck

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The Current Wins 23 National Awards

by Staff July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Recognized for reporting, advertising

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Late Fees Returning

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Central Hudson to reinstate in fall

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More Pandemic Funds

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Municipalities to receive second payments

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Campaign Spending Update

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The latest figures for 2022 local races

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Around Town (Photos)

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

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