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Living Green: Batten Down the Hatches

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Introducing a new column on lowering your carbon footprint

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Lantern walk, stocking winners, Elks donation

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Christmas Services

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Where to worship on Dec. 24 and 25

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Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Appreciating Frank Bugg

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 18, 2021January 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A 1961 Beacon grad who pushed for teacher diversity at schools

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 18, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Local Bestsellers

by Staff December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Binnacle and Split Rock

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Posted inLooking Back

Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe December 18, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

Harry Silleck
Posted inPhilipstown News

New Book Chronicles Putnam Valley History

by Staff December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Available from Putnam County Historian’s Office

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Garrison Station, in Living Color

by Staff December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Artist in Spain adds a modern touch to an 1899 photo

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Last Putt at The Garrison

by Staff December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Golf course closes after 61 years; what came before?

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Posted inAround Town

Bills Would Require Vaccine for Students

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 18, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Legislation would add COVID-19 to list

Posted inSports

Philipstown Youth Basketball

by Staff December 18, 2021January 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Get info on free-throw contest and Grades 1-8 league

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Hunger in the Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 18, 2021April 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

How can I give (or get) help?

Jim Rooney
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5 Questions: Jim Rooney

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 18, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Ex-priest runs Beacon bed-and-breakfast

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Opening Gifts at BHS

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Diane Lapis shares some recent Beacon Historical Society acquisitions

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Public Discussion

by Contributor December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Protestors should have engaged

Tristen Reid
Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Basketball, indoor track, bowling, swimming, lacrosse

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislators: Mandates ‘Totalitarian’ and ‘Travesty’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Montgomery calls their position ‘anti-science’

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Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 17, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Dec. 18 to 26

Cold Spring Aglow
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Aglow Temporarily Snuffed

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Rescheduling frustrates chamber, merchants

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Newburgh Suspect Declines Deal

by Staff December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

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Posted inBeacon News

Valdes Smith Will Lead Dutchess Democrats

by Staff December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New legislator elected as minority leader

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Posted inBeacon News

Jacobson to Host Gun Buyback

by Staff December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Scheduled for Dec. 19 in Newburgh

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HVSF Receives Second State Grant

by Staff December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Will cover costs if move approved to new site

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Business Owner Charged

by Staff December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Accused of ‘forcible touching’ of minor

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