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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Beacon Man Charged After Melee (Updated)

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Allegedly involved in Poughkeepsie assault

The Putnam County Golf Course
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Putnam Golfer Accused of Killing Goose

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Bird, dazed by ball, allegedly beaten with club

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Dogwood Sold

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Developer of Beacon Theater, Bird & Bottle purchases Beacon bar

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Sue Lackey (1958-2023)

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Former Beacon resident was first woman to join Local 137 of Operating Engineers

Carmela Buono of the Hudson Highlands Land Trust stands in front of what used to be the sixth green of the Garrison Golf Course. Photo by J. Asher
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Land Trust ‘Renaturalizing’ Former Garrison Golf Course

Avatar photo by Joey Asher August 18, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Rehab includes removing heavy metals from greens

Jesse Stacken explains how he uses the weather gauge that collects rainfall and snowfall in Beacon. Photos by L. Sparks
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Measuring a Changing Climate

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 18, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local volunteers feed data to national network

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He Built a Line, Then Crossed It

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 18, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Scenic Hudson not a fan of guerrilla art installation

Fernando was caught after crashing a birthday party. Photo by L.S. Armstrong
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Fernando Flies the Coop

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 18, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Friends and strangers rescue errant parrot 

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Reporter’s Notebook: Letter from Chile

Avatar photo by Violeta Edwards Salas August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our correspondent in Santiago checks in

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5 Questions: Denise Doring VanBuren

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris August 18, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former president of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

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Cold Spring Creates Water Emergency Stages

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also authorizes purchase of parking payment kiosks

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Gwen Laster’s Violin Speaks

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‘Jazz is the highest form of freedom’

Il Cavallo
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Looking Back in Beacon

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 18, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

EllieQ is marketed as an “empathetic care companion.” Intuition Robotics
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Wide Angle: The Loneliness Epidemic

Avatar photo by Stowe Boyd August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Restructuring lives around people instead of work

Beacon has gone to court to compel the owner of this destroyed home to clean up the Wolcott Avenue parcel. Photo by Valerie Shively
Posted inBeacon News

Boardinghouse Owner Asks for Variance

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

January arson destroyed Beacon structure

Jasper tees off in June at Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck. Photos provided
Posted inSports

Garrison Teen Has Drive

Avatar photo by Joey Asher August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Moves to northern California to hone his golf game

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 18, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What’s left on your “must do” list for this summer?

Eric Starr
Posted inArts & Leisure

Through the Embers of Time

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 18, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring composer to celebrate two writers

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Posted inSports

Beacon Hoops Completes Season

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

League names All-Star teams to play Aug. 19

Back to School Block Party, Aug. 19
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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 18, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Aug. 19 to 27

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Posted inSports

Hoops Showcase

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon pro hosts three-team tournament

Green Beans and Tofu with Toasted Sesame Paste
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Bean There

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Improvising to create a memorable Asian-inspired dish

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Artist Next Door: Bronwyn Maloney

Avatar photo by Mackenzie Boric August 18, 2023August 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown animator will teach this fall at Bennington

Posted inArts & Leisure

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by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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