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Arts & Leisure

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Natural Forces

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Manitoga artist uses bark, fire to open eyes

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Second Saturday

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Beacon gallery openings on May 11

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Closer to Main

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Beacon gallery hopes to draw more traffic

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Philipstown’s Spanish News

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh (maybe) …

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Remembering Pete Seeger

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To mark his 100th birthday, we asked for Pete stories

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Pete Seeger: Moments from a Life

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94 years of songs and activism

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When Pete Seeger Wasn’t Welcome

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Longtime residents recall Clearwater set adrift

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A Celebration and Farewell

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Former resident to exhibit artwork by late wife

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Making Connections

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Seniors gather weekly for ‘brain games’

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A Gentleman in Philipstown

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 28, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Novelist reflects on million-seller story

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Art Stops

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

Beacon bus shelters transformed

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The Cartoon

Rick McKee by Rick McKee April 27, 2019April 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Start Reading Now

by Staff April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Book clubs announce May titles

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Beacon Fund Announces Awards

by Staff April 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

$500 grants to artist and music circle

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Nominations Open for Arts Awards

by Staff April 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Eleven categories for Dutchess artists and groups

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh …

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Battery, Blockades and Blunders*

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 21, 2019April 19, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A conversation with a chess master

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Beacon Players Present ‘Beauty and Beast’

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 20, 2019April 19, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Disney classic popular with high school performers

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Behind the Scenes … in the Forest

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 20, 2019April 19, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Scientists share technology helping them understand wildlife

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Wee Chefs (Photos)

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After-school class at Manitou teaches culinary skills

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The Milliner of Cold Spring

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon hatmaker opens shop on Main Street

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Clip & Save

by Staff April 18, 2019April 12, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day … Need a poem?

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Easter Beauty

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Creating Ukrainian-style eggs with beeswax

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The Cartoon

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Don’t forget … today’s the day …

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