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Calendar highlights from September 9 to September 17

Evan Giachinta fends off Dover defender during the first game of the season on Sept. 1. The Blue Devils won, 42-13. (Photo by Kelly Marsh/Poughkeepsie Journal)
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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

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Football, tennis, soccer, cross-country and volleyball results

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On The Spot

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As a kid, did you like going back to school?

Jacob Aframian, Nick Robbins
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Current Names Two Sports Reporters

by Staff September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will cover varsity high school athletics

Matt Sherman
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5 Questions: Matt Sherman

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 8, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident is coach of men’s rugby team at West Point

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Joseph Arnold, Elvira Ayala, George Santa Maria

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 8, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Week of Sept. 8

by Staff September 8, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Harriet Dickey-Chasins (1960-2023)

by Staff September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former Garrison resident was psychologist, farmer

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Beacon Police Blotter

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Select incidents from July

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Community Day 2023

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 3, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring celebrates on Main Street

Around the Region
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Around the Region

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Notable news from the Hudson Valley

Photovoltaic solar panels on sunset sky background,green clean energy concept.
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The Sun Rises on Solar

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 1, 2023December 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Climate concerns, gas prices drive installations

One of the buildings on the Glenham Mills campus; Chevron is still searching for a buyer for the site.
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Former Texaco Site Still on Market

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 1, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cleanup continues at 153-acre property near Beacon 

Clove Creek trout
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Reporter’s Notebook: Trout Still Live in Clove Creek

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 1, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

But how much longer can they survive?

Kim Dei Dolori
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The Artist Next Door: Kim Dei Dolori

Avatar photo by Mackenzie Boric September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Art director and creator of the Spirit of Beacon logo

There was plenty of room over the summer on the dance floor at Long Dock Park. The classes move inside this fall. Photos provided
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Care to Tango?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 1, 2023September 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dancer will lead lessons at Howland Center

Community Day, Sept. 2
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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 1, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Sept. 2 to 10

Tussock moth caterpillars have been busy eating leaves and growing fast for their next stage. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Fall Prep

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Don’t stop weeding just yet

Beacon volunteer ambulance
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Beacon Ambulance, Fire Get Grants

by Staff September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County awards funds

The Vinyl Room, with its collection of LPs behind the bar, relocated last month to 396 Main St. in Beacon. Photos provided
Posted inArts & Leisure

Another Spin for The Vinyl Room

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon bar and record shop relocates on Main Street

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Fire Companies Join Forces

by Staff September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Collaborate on member recruitment

Susanna Spies
Posted inArts & Leisure

Comedy Coach

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Stand-up offers classes in funny

Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt
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5 Questions: Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 1, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Violist will perform at Chamber Music Festival

Tuna Salad with Green Olives, 
Capers and Fennel
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Fish Hooks

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The summer of tinned fish rolls on

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