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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from July 19 to 27

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The Next Generation of Gaming

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Beacon-based group wants more control for creators

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The Current Wins 21 National Awards

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First-place awards for stories on trash, child care and pipe organs

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Around the Region

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A Cross Section of Beacon Art

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Open Studios exhibit continues through Aug. 3

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Notes from the Philipstown Town Board

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On The Spot

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Do you read more during the summer?

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Looking Back in Philipstown

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What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 250 years ago

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Real Estate Market Report (June)

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The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands

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Championship Play

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Little League softball team reaches title game

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by our House and Senate members through July 18

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Beacon School Board to Adopt Phone Policy

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District responds to new state law

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Week of July 18

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Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Dutchess County Reports 911 Outage

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Line down from 3 to 9 p.m. but calls rerouted

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Wag of the Week: Destiny

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Friendly husky mix loves to play

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Cold Spring Pauses Food Truck Requests

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Moratorium intended to clarify regulations

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Beyond the Grid: Home Energy

Avatar photo by Joey Asher July 11, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Ultra-efficient homes allow owners to unplug

Posted inBeacon News

Firehouse Under Contract

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 11, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Westchester buyer to pay $1.8 million for Mase station

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Surprise from the Sky

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Lost meal demolishes windshield

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Preview: Upstate Art Weekend

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Local galleries and studios schedule openings, events

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Seeks to annul approval for Route 9 project

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The Week Ahead

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