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Low-income residents to have debts erased

Philipstown Town Hall
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Full Agenda for Philipstown Board

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Proposed Cold Spring-Garrison path questioned

Beacon artists
Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Open Studios Returns

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

After hiatus in 2021, art event set for July 23-24

The Barn
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Up and Away for Art Weekend

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Valley tour’s popularity soars

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Road Rage Leads to Cold Spring Arrest

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 15, 2022July 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Officer: ‘Everybody seems to be more agitated’

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Pocket Moxie

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Troupe plays tribute in Beacon to old-time vaudeville

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5 Questions: Marshall Mermell

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Cold Spring resident runs “climate repair” firm

Do the Right Thing, July 23
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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from July 16 to 24

Elijah Epps didn’t allow a hit while pitching for the 12U team on Wednesday (July 13).
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Beacon Baseball Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Results for 9U, 11U, and 12U travel teams

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Podcast: The History Of Stone Walls

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Author of Sermons in Stone: The Stone Walls of New England and New York

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Music notes, animal rescue, essay winners, new officer

Diners enjoyed breakfast at The Foundry Rose at 8 a.m. on a recent Saturday. Photo by A. Rooney
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Foundry Reopens with a Rose

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New owners for longtime Cold Spring cafe

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 15, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What’s your favorite place to relax by the water?

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Backpack Program Opens in Putnam

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Delivers food and books to eligible families

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The latest data on home listings, sales, prices in Highlands

Posted inPhilipstown News

Survey Results Show Local Bias

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Most people feel discrimination, racism exists

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Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 15, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Posted inAround Town

Drug Prevention Groups Receive Grants

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Carmel, Dutchess programs awarded $125,000

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Haldane School Foundation
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Foundation Awards Grants

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Nearly $22,000 funds trips and programs

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Michele Bashant, Colin Colquhoun, Jessica Tomah, Carla Van Wagner

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Start Reading Now

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

July book club selections

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of July 15

by Staff July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Honor Roll
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Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff July 12, 2022May 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Posted inAround Town

College Deans’ Lists (2021-22)

by Staff July 12, 2022January 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local students recognized for academic achievements

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