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by Staff August 14, 2021August 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Flower power, new Eagle Scouts, new HSF members, hungry visitors

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Beacon, Garrison Schools Will Require Masks

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 13, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane says it will release plan next week

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Deadly Deer Disease Returns to Hudson Valley

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Virus confirmed in Dutchess County

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The Vaccine, Reconsidered

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 13, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

In face of delta, pace picks up

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Local Officials React to Resignation

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 10, 2021August 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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Baby and Dog

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

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by Staff August 7, 2021August 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring lot will shutter Aug. 16-20

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Regenerating Land — and People

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 7, 2021August 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Project revitalizes communities through farming, engagement

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Grants Galore

by Staff August 7, 2021August 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess, state award funds

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Back to the Masks

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 6, 2021March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

CDC recommends facial coverings indoors in Dutchess, Putnam

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The Current Wins 16 National Awards

by Staff August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Recognized for general excellence

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Calls Grow for Governor to Resign

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 3, 2021August 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

In Highlands, elected officials months ago said he should leave

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Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 2, 2021August 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville resident works in international aid

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by Staff July 31, 2021July 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Reaching new heights, a caring spirit

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Bridge Authority Names Director

by Staff July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also, former Garrison resident on board resigns

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It Never Forgets a Face

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 30, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess, Putnam among police agencies that tested photo recognition app

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Frontier Will Fly to Florida from Stewart

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Airline to begin service Oct. 25

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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff July 25, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Baby and Dog

by Staff July 25, 2021February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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

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by Staff July 24, 2021July 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Close call, take a gander, 125 years

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Ferry Service to be Restored

by Staff July 24, 2021July 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Newburgh-Beacon resumes in August

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Maloney Appointed to West Point Board

by Staff July 24, 2021July 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Congressman will serve second, 1-year term 

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Hudson Valley Honor Flights to Resume

by Staff July 24, 2021July 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Applications being accepted for trips

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Overdoses Reach Record High

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Deaths in Dutchess surge during pandemic

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