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Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Erin McNally
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Roots and Shoots: Sparks of Future Plants

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Collecting seeds inspires generations

Greek-style green beans
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Love and Learn

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

My affair with Greek-style green beans

Soon is Now
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 29, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Sept. 30 to Oct. 8

Dreamgirls
Posted inArts & Leisure

Cinema Depot Debuts with Nine

by Staff September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Theater will host three movie musical screenings

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Elizabeth DeLuca, Joseph Kovacs

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Week of Sept. 29

by Staff September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Dutchess Artists to Be Honored

by Staff September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

37th annual awards by Dutchess executive

Jen Benson
Posted inAround Town

Clearwater Names Environmental Director

by Staff September 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon-based nonprofit hires watershed specialist

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Butterfield Team Wins Battle of Books

by Staff September 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Middle-schoolers finish first in annual competition

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Latest Coronavirus Update

by Staff September 25, 2023December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison outbreak in ‘contained setting’ fuels recent spike in Putnam cases

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Butterfield Holds Writing Contest

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Celebrating 200th anniversary of founder’s birth

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Posted inAround Town

Putnam Arts Council Offers Grants

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Information seminars scheduled

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Arts Grants Applications Due

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Clara Lou Gould fund deadline is Oct. 27

coat drive
Posted inBeacon News

Coat Drive Begins Oct. 1

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

29th annual collection includes Beacon drop

Depot Theatre
Posted inArts & Leisure

Depot Theatre to Hold Auditions

by Staff September 24, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Plans to present The Watched Pot

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Posted inAround Town

Dutchess Expands Archery Range

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Wappingers Falls park doubles capacity

Putnam Sheriff badge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff: No Badges for Public

by Staff September 24, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Issues advisory about ‘courtesy’ IDs

Julie Shiroishi
Posted inBeacon News

Eleanor’s Legacy Names Director

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident will lead pro-choice group

Summer Hart
Posted inArts & Leisure

Two Artists Named Fellows

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State program distributes grants

Howland pennies
Posted inBeacon News

Howland Center Launches Coin Drive

by Staff September 24, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Raising ‘pennies for a portico’

Mary Lou Carolan
Posted inBeacon News

Cornell Cooperative Dutchess Names Director

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New leader comes from Newburgh library

Garrison School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Residents Call for Study

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 24, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Ask school board to look at merger feasibility

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Posted inBeacon News

Spirit of Beacon Postponed

by Staff September 23, 2023September 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Rescheduled for Oct. 1

Beacon High School
Posted inBeacon News

Just Like That… It’s 50 Years Later

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 22, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Members of Beacon Class of 1973 reflect on then and now

No-Cell Motel
Posted inAround Town

Leave Your Distractions at the Door

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 22, 2023September 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane asks high schoolers to park their phones

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