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

February 17, 2020

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Arts & Leisure
hearts in sand

How We Met

By Site Editor | February 14, 2020

Highlands couples recall when fate intervened

Sports

Leaving the Game Behind

By Michael Turton | February 7, 2020

Twenty years ago, a Haldane star decided she’d had enough

Homepage Top Story

Whistling Willie’s Closes Its Doors

By Michael Turton | January 24, 2020

Lease holder: ‘Uber and Beacon killed us’

Homepage Top Story

She Packed a Punch

By Michael Turton | January 17, 2020

Cold Spring resident was top female boxer

Around Town

Year in Review

By Site Editor | January 3, 2020

Reporters recount memorable stories of 2019

Beacon News

Yes, Beacon, There is a Santa Claus

By Brian PJ Cronin | December 20, 2019

Members of Facebook group spread a little holiday cheer

Arts & Leisure

Ruff Shots

By Alison Rooney | December 6, 2019

Photographer specializes in capturing pets

Beacon News

Does It Pay to Prosecute Pot?

By Jeff Simms | October 18, 2019

Beacon council debate goes behind closed doors

Philipstown News

Sugarloaf Fire ‘Contained’

By Michael Turton | September 27, 2019

State says flames have burned at least 50 acres

Haldane Cancels Football Fundraiser

By Chip Rowe | September 27, 2019

Expresses concern about Chick-fil-A

Featured in Category

Library Prepares for Cramped Quarters

By Alison Rooney | September 27, 2019

Lower level at Butterfield to be closed for five months

Philipstown News

Appointment on Hold After Tax Mix-Up

By Holly Crocco | September 27, 2019

Calculation error led to incorrect school bills

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