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Bail, or Baleful?

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Republican Voters File Redistricting Lawsuit

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Petition cites local district as example of gerrymandering

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Podcast: Welcome to the Show

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An introduction to our new podcast

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Small, Good Things: The Comforts of Congee

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A soothing dish to get through the snowy season

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Something You Don’t Know About Me: Kalista Parrish

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Summering in Philipstown (before that was a thing)

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Central Hudson Confusion Continues

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Customers voice frustration over billing issues

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Reporter’s Notebook: Beacon Through the Eyes of the Class of 2022

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Much has changed in city over two decades

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Director to Leave Philipstown Hub

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Pack McCarthy will stay on until successor hired

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Remote Versus In-Person

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Locals students have their preferences

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Shakespeare Festival Announces 2022 Shows

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Will perform in tent at The Garrison

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Living Green: Cooking With Magnets

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The joy of cooking without gas

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Candidates Declare in State, County Races

by Staff February 11, 2022February 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Assembly seat, Putnam clerk, Dutchess sheriff

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Law Would Allow Liquor License for Cafe

by Staff February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Falls too close to house of worship

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Putnam Sheriff Promises Alert System

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Philipstown will create food-scrap collection site

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Lies We Tell Ourselves

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Company to present performance, parlor game

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Nelsonville Slate is Set

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Three candidates for two trustee seats, two for mayor

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MLK Jr. Essay Winners

by Staff February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

“Are we keeping the dream alive?”

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from Feb. 12 to Feb. 20

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Varsity Roundup

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Basketball, swimming, bowling

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring to Revise Short-Term Rental Law

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also, change of use requested at Butterfield

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5 Questions: Susan Allport

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Author of classic book on stone walls

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Kid Friendly: Power of Self-Love

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

“If the impulse is to get angry at the thought of doing something satisfying for yourself, it’s time for a pause.”

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Top students, coming home, 3-D rendering, new lieutenants, winter light

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