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Handmade and Heartfelt

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 29, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon writer explores the power of personal craft

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Book Benefits

by Staff December 28, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison, Beacon libraries announce programs

Book clubs
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Start Reading Now

by Staff December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

January book club selections

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Strings Attached

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The Strings Marionette Co. returns to the Howland

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Magical Meltdowns

by Staff December 23, 2019December 21, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands kids who did not enjoy meeting Santa

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Listen Up!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 21, 2019May 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A guide to local podcasts, from cooking to movies to travel and careers

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Local Bestsellers

by Staff December 21, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Binnacle and Split Rock

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Mystery Rocks

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Mother-daughter team pays it forward

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A Holiday Tradition Comes to Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 14, 2019January 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New resident to read ‘A Christmas Memory’

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The Cartoon

by Staff December 14, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Memorable Holiday Sweaters

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Although you may well want to forget

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Endangered Species, Close to Home

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 13, 2019December 14, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Artist incorporates animals into sculpture

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Second Saturday

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 13, 2019December 14, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon gallery show openings on Dec. 14

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Ruff Shots

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 6, 2019April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Photographer specializes in capturing pets

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Finding the Right Moment for Painting Hudson River Landscapes

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Gedney’s works to be featured in exhibit at The Current

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What Has Changed?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 30, 2019December 10, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane Drama tackles a tough subject: the brutal death, 20 years ago, of a gay student in Wyoming

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Snow Science

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair November 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Discovering the mysteries of balls, flakes and crystals

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Analecta: From Bark to Photos and Sculptures

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Gorevic collection debuts in Garrison

Book clubs
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Start Reading Now

by Staff November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

December book club selections

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The Hub of Newburgh

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 27, 2019November 22, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Artisan winter market returns for second year

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A Parade to Remember

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 22, 2019December 10, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Performances took place on — and above — Main Street

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A Rider’s Guide to Beacon’s Bus-Shelter Art

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 22, 2019January 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Six refuges become respites

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Movie Masters

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 17, 2019November 15, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Test your screen savvy at Beacon trivia nights

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Get Moving

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 16, 2019November 15, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Couple opens studio for ‘not-so-urgent’ care

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Local Bestsellers

by Staff November 16, 2019November 15, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Binnacle and Split Rock

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