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Customers surprised by large, delayed bills

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Beacon Police Blotter

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

Select incidents from December

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Hospitals See Influx of COVID-19 Patients

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 7, 2022April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Two administrators expect peak lies ahead

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Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Basketball, alumni updates, Beacon Hall of Fame

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Week of Jan. 7

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

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Bill Hicks (1936-2021)

by Staff January 5, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime Garrison resident was actor, theater development director

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From the Shadows to the Spotlight

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Offstage roles underpin success of Haldane Drama

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Tops on Instagram

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The 10 most popular photos on our feed in 2021

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Remembering Korea, a lot of fixes, new faces at Tilly Foster

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Update: Campaign Finance

by Staff January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The money raised and spent by fall candidates

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Election Results, Certified

by Staff January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The official vote counts for the November election

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Start Reading Now

by Staff January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

January book club selections

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Editor’s Notebook: Looks Like We Made It

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The Current publishes its 500th issue

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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5 Questions: Irene O’Garden

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 1, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident is author of “Glad to Be Human”

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Dutchess Awards $1.5 Million in Grants

by Staff January 1, 2022December 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon-area programs among recipients

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Journey to Bottom of the Earth

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 1, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Local meteorologist visits Antarctica in pursuit of total eclipse

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Putnam Lawsuit Upgraded to Wrongful Death

by Staff January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Family alleges man died from injuries caused by deputies

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Ban On Foam Containers To Begin Jan. 1

by Staff January 1, 2022December 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Law also covers trays, lids, cups

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff December 31, 2021January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Amy Blacharski, Patricia LaCroix, Shirley Laffin, Debi O’Connell, William Secor, Rene Vivo

The Artichoke, Jan. 8
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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 31, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Dec. 31 to Jan. 9

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Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman December 31, 2021January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Results for indoor track, basketball and wrestling

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 31, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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Out There: Season of Mists

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Transitions in an era of climate change

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Putnam Passes Resolution Against Mandatory Vaccines

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

County continues push for Ambulnz Service

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