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Worth one laugh…

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Week of Sept. 16

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The outdoors is getting crowded. Do we need to ration recreation?

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Does the Man Owe You Money?

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 9, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

$6.3 million in unclaimed funds due Highlands residents

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from Sept. 10 to 18

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Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Nearly Done

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Redecking project in final stages

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Artist captures water in clay

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Cross-country, soccer results

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Body cam footage shows him saving driver

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Community Day (Photos)

by Staff September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The weather was perfect for a block party in Cold Spring

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Putnam Creates Redistricting Panel

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Montgomery questions balance of members

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On The Spot

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What’s one of the coolest settings where you’ve attended a wedding?

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Putnam Legislature Asks for Veto

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Opposes state oversight over some streams

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Three Grads, Three Paths

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Three recent high school grads on what comes next

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Beacon Fire Station Rehab On Track

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Tompkins Hose will be rebuilt, modernized

The Blue Devils hope to return to the regional tournament.
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Preview: Football

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman September 9, 2022November 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon and Haldane high school teams kick off seasons

Members of the dance department at the Fei Tian College in Middletown perform during the Bridge Music Dance Project.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Bridge Music, with Dancing, on Film

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Choreography added to composer’s unusual work

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 9, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Around Town (Photos)

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Hanging by threads, sold-out show

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Sept. 9

by Staff September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Beacon Police Blotter

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Select incidents from July

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Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff September 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Sue Fitzgerald, Zafiria Toscano

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

David Barksdale, John Best, Irene Durst, Linda Way, Howard Youngs

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