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Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Seeking better pay, benefits

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champlain power route zoom in
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Dutchess Opposes Tax Breaks for Power Line

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 22, 2022July 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cable under Hudson would supply New York City

Eliza Howland
Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon History, Up Close and Personal

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 22, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Historian will portray library founder Eliza Howland

ALETHEA HOHENBERGER
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5 Questions: Alethea Hohenberger

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 22, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Owner of new lingerie shop in Cold Spring

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Mouths to Feed: Drink Pink

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A smoothie for grown-ups

The Bird & Bottle Inn
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The Bird & Bottle Returns

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 22, 2022July 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Famed restaurant and inn has another go

Catcher Mikey Fontaine puts the tag on a runner at home in Wednesday's 10-9 victory.
Posted inSports

Beacon Baseball Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A visit from Lenny Torres Jr.

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The Story Behind Those Beacon Banners

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

DAR campaign honors local veterans

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Looking Back in Beacon

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

It took a few minutes of observation to realize the bit of fluff at center was moving. A Master Gardener helped identify it as a wavy lined emerald moth caterpillar feasting on the echinacea.
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Roots and Shoots: What You Need: More Plants

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 22, 2022July 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Mass plantings disguise imperfections

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Nelsonville Asks State Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 22, 2022May 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Neighbor says parcel was reserved for park

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Driver Arrested Twice for DWI

by Staff July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Deputies stop man in Putnam Valley

Head Start Logo
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Applications Being Taken for Head Start

by Staff July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Federally funded program for preschoolers

Monkeypox viruses, pathogen closeup, infectious zoonotic disease, background banner format
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Confirms Monkeypox Case

by Staff July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

County: No risk to general public

Philipstown Recreation Center
Posted inPhilipstown News

Director Resigns at Philipstown Rec

by Staff July 22, 2022July 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will take new position with Boscobel

Great Newburgh-to-Beacon Swim, July 30
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 22, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from July 23 to 31

Obercreek
Posted inAround Town

State Awards $38 Million for Farmland

by Staff July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Protects 768 acres in Hudson Valley

onthespot 7.22.22
Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 22, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Which amusement park rides do you love, and avoid?  

Route 9 accident
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Stone spill, hiking for Harriet, official visit, station fixes, chamber concert

Blueberry Bars with Lime-Cornflour Shortbread Crust
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Good Cookin’

by Contributor July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Never disappointed by food columnists

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Posted inAround Town

Millie Solomon to Step Down at Hastings

by Staff July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will leave bioethics think tank next year

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Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 22, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Posted inPuzzles

Week of July 22

by Staff July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Jane Daley, Elizabeth Decker, Harry Lynch, James Nenni Sr.

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