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Week of June 13

by Staff June 13, 2025June 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 13, 2025June 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Department of State
Posted inAround Town

Fulbright Board Members Resign

Cheyanne Mumphrey by Cheyanne Mumphrey June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Accuse president of meddling with scholarships

Oden
Posted inAround Town

Wag of the Week: Oden

by Staff June 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Oden, a fun and friendly young cat

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff June 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from May

measles vaccine
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Issues Measles Alert

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 6, 2025July 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Individual visited Mahopac tavern while contagious

Sheriff McConville
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff Ends Reelection Bid

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 6, 2025July 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Kevin McConville was seeking second term

The southwest corner of Memorial Park, including this tennis court, is scheduled for upgrades in 2026. Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon’s Big Plans

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 6, 2025July 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Council considers next five years of capital projects

Ruth Danon (left) spoke at the 2024 LitFest with Jennifer Egan, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her novel A Visit from the Goon Squad.
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Writers, Readers to Converge on Beacon

Larry Epstein by Larry Epstein June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Third annual LitFest scheduled for June 12-15

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Beyond the Glass Ceiling

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Women organize film, theater fest in Garrison

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislator Sues County

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Seeks own lawyer for ethics case

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Kiss for Stephanie

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

New Cold Spring store honors spirit of late shopkeeper

Trail stewards gather in 2018 at the Breakneck trailhead. A sign warns: "This is not just a walk in the park!" File photo
Posted inAround Town

Trails May Lose Stewards

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Federal cuts threaten AmeriCorps program

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Current Wins State Awards

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Recognized by SPJ, NYNPA

Many school districts would need to construct garages for electric buses, which require more space. These buses are charging in a garage built last fall by a district in Illinois. McClatchy Tribune
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane District Considers Leasing Electric Buses

Avatar photo by Joey Asher June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

District would pay $30K to $42K per vehicle annually

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Rainy-Day Plants

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

What to plan when the rain won’t go away

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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from June 7 to 15

Brad Hubbard
Posted inArts & Leisure

Where Jazz and Classical Meet

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 6, 2025June 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Eclectic mix of musicians to perform at Howland

Posted inColumnists

Classic Wheels: 1964 Chevy El Camino

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Blazing down the road

Traffic cones on road with electronic arrow pointing to the right to divert traffic and white car in distance construction road work roadwork
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam County Joins Roadway Pact

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Municipalities to share resources

Democratic candidates
Posted inElections & Politics

Questions for Candidates: Philipstown Town Board

by Staff June 6, 2025June 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Four Democrats will appear on June 24 primary ballot

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Posted inAround Town

Libraries Launch Phone App

by Staff June 6, 2025June 5, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Available for Philipstown and Beacon

Jeremy Duckles
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Jeremy Duckles

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Owner of Supreme Pianos of New York in Fishkill

An entrepreneur sells jewelry at the Cold Spring Kid’s Business Fair in August. File photo by Ross Corsair
Posted inPhilipstown News

Young Merchants

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring hosts second Kid’s Business Fair

Around the Region
Posted inAround Town

Around the Region

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dispute over bear killing, Birds of Prey canceled, teacher arrested

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