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Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

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Posted inSports

Preview: Haldane Lacrosse

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Boys and first varsity girls’ team set to open season

ann provan
Posted inArts & Leisure

Soft Squares

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 18, 2022March 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown painter never sure where she’ll end up

Posted inPhilipstown News

Bicyclist Killed on Route 9

by Staff March 18, 2022March 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown man struck by vehicle

Scott with Richard Kinter in "On Golden Pond"
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Many Roles of Peggy Scott

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 18, 2022March 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident has steady career as character actor

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Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Support for Ukraine, veteran honored, Franciscan celebration

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 18, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What’s the farthest you’ve run, hiked or biked?

Parade of Green
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Rain or Shine or Snow

by Staff March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Despite a squall, Parade of Green returned in Beacon

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly March 18, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Punts on New York Health Act

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Support for universal health care, but not proposed bill

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Posted inAround Town

Emergency Order Extended

by Staff March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Meetings can be held remotely

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Fjord Trail

by Contributor March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Trail shaping up to be more than a trail

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of March 18

by Staff March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: The Cost of Policing

by Contributor March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Trustee: Are the expenses justified?

Baby and Dog
Posted inAround Town

Baby and Dog

by Staff March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

Posted inAround Town

Hemp Farmers Can Apply to Grow Pot

by Staff March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

State issuing conditional licenses for recreational market 

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Winward Elected Mayor of Nelsonville

by Staff March 15, 2022March 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Moroney, Campanile take trustee seats

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Posted inArts & Leisure

TV Series Looking for Extras

by Staff March 12, 2022March 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Peacock needs cast for upcoming series

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff March 12, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Deborah Bonnell, Howie Brink, Donny Brown, Jerry McCrudden

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Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff March 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Frank Colasurdo, George Weise Sr.

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Posted inAround Town

Frontier Adds Two New Routes to Stewart

by Staff March 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will fly to and from Raleigh-Durham and Atlanta

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Changes Garbage Pickup (Updated)

by Staff March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Collection will now take place on Thursdays

Challenge for Churches
Posted inSpecial Reports

The Challenge for Churches

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 11, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Can churches survive with social justice?

Cross Street
Posted inBeacon News

2 Cross St. Proposal Returns in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Would develop popular corner on west end of Main

Photo by Scott Snell
Posted inBeacon News

‘Good Cause’ Passes in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 11, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Council adopts measure after months of discussion

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Posted inAround Town

Scam Encounters

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 11, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residents snared by fake stories, phony landlords

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