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Blonde Redhead
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Blonde Redhead to perform at Depot Theatre

Benjamin Patton
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5 Questions: Benjamin Patton

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 10, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Grandson of Gen. George S. Patton and founder of the Patton Veterans Project

haldane high school
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Putnam County Creates School Safety Team

by Staff June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will spend $2 million of pandemic funds

New sign
Posted inPhilipstown News

9/11 Sign Installed at Park

by Staff June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Created as Eagle Scout project in Cold Spring

Ferocious Peach Salad
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Mouths to Feed: Daring Peaches

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

There are worse things than waiting for a bowl of peaches to ripen

Fruma Shrensel Photo provided
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Back to Basics

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon newcomer opens show at BAU

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On The Spot

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What’s your idea of a perfect summer cruise?

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Roots and Shoots: Season of Despair

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The never-ending battle against invasive species

A view of the view at Boscobel
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Step Into History

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Boscobel to host strolls with stops

Newburgh Illuminated
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Together Again (Photos)

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Newburgh Illuminated Festival returns

Harry Harper
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Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 10, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

Courtney Barnett,
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Summer Music Guide 2022

by Staff June 10, 2022June 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A schedule of concerts in and near the Highlands

A schematic shows the proposed location for a cell tower at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Plans Golf Course Cell Tower

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also OKs sheriff body cameras, license-plate readers

Route 9 sign
Posted inPhilipstown News

Town to Seek Solutions to Route 9 Woes

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also agrees to forum on conservation subdivisions

gay pride flag
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Weighs Flag Options

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also, state finally agrees to aqueduct hookup

The most recent, unfettered Spirit of Beacon Day parade was held in 2019.
Posted inBeacon News

Spirit of Beacon Needs Help

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 10, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also, city hires firm for STR compliance

Myra Young Armstead
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Podcast: The Fugitive Slave Who Became a Beacon Homeowner

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A conversation with the author of Freedom’s Gardener

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 10, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of June 10

by Staff June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Kevindaryán Luján
Posted inAround Town

Luján Suspends Campaign

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

Will not challenge for state Senate seat

Connie Kelley
Posted inObituaries

Connie Kelley (1952-2022)

by Staff June 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Owned The Country Touch in Cold Spring for 26 years

Les Shapiro
Posted inObituaries

Les Shapiro (1945-2022)

by Staff June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident was club and restaurant manager

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of June 3

by Staff June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

View looking south
Posted inSpecial Reports

Always Present, Never Seen

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 3, 2022May 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The second part of our Black history of the Highlands

Julien Icher
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Julien Icher

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 3, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Founder of The Lafayette Trail

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