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On The Spot

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An update on how much candidates have raised and spent

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Movement, interlude, dance

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Haldane Turf Update

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Field and track replaced at high school

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Start Reading Now

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August book club selections

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Land Preserved to Protect Water

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Purchase preserves Newburgh source

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Beacon Obituaries

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Joe Aguiar, Jean Gremillot, Esther Monzon

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Week of July 26

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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Free overnight program set for September in Fishkill

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Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff July 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

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Posted inAround Town

Dutchess, Putnam Affected by Global IT Outage

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 19, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Counties work to restore computer systems 

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Posted inAround Town

State Approves Central Hudson Rate Hikes

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 19, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Higher bills for electricity, gas begin in August

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Unveils New Climate Plan

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 19, 2024July 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to reduce emissions by 31% by 2030

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Good Cause, Take Two

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon plans to opt into state legislation

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Changes Ahead for Route 9 Roundabout

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 19, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Annsville Circle rezoned for housing and retail

Dutchess Manor
Posted inAround Town

Fjord Trail Shares Dutchess Manor Plans

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 19, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also, warehouse proposed for Route 9 golf course

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Patsy Cline, with a Beacon Twang

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Bannerman Island to host tribute to country singer

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Nancy Dolin is a Rock ’n’ Grandma

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And Beacon’s champion band-camper

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Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Cecily Hall

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New director of Philipstown Rec

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Arts Convergence

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Open Studios and Upstate Arts in one weekend

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from July 20 to 28

Posted inBeacon News

Tioronda Project Could Change Again

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Beacon development would drop office space for housing

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Posted inLooking Back

Looking Back in Beacon

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

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