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Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Blue Devils upset for second year in a row

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Russia Invasion Hits Home

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Local Ukrainians fear for country, family and friends

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The Challenge for Churches

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How much religion do you want in your religion?

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State says face coverings now optional

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Two residents each hope to succeed Michael Bowman

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Questions for Candidates: Nelsonville Trustees

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Three hopefuls for two open seats on Village Board

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Oh, No!

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Three of four basketball teams fall; Haldane boys have narrow escape

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BAU in Bloom

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Spring is inspiration for Beacon group show

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No Place Like Home

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Beacon Performing Arts Center marks fifth anniversary

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A Student Returns as Teacher

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Green Teen alum takes over Beacon farming program

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Roots and Shoots: Lead in the Soil

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What Cold Spring’s industrial past means for your garden

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Mouths to Feed: Coming Round Again

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Getting through “the bottom of the cook’s year”

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No Sales Tax on Some Clothes, Shoes

by Staff March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess exemption part of county budget

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Putnam Strengthens County Executive Powers

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Montgomery criticizes lack of public role in revisions

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from March 5 to 13

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On The Spot

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March came in like a lamb. Will it go out like a lion?

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Democrats Endorse Hanlon

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Talk of ‘burn pits’ legislation after State of Union speech

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Republicans Call for Bail Changes

by Staff March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Criticize law enacted in 2019

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