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The Current to Expand Staff

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New role will focus on ad sales and membership

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Out There: We’re in the Right Place

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 19, 2024July 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Valley has an abundance of local climate plans

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Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Goes for Silver

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 19, 2024July 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

County restarts Climate Smart Task Force

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More Vet Banners on the Way

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

Beacon plans to hang additional in the spring

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Around Town (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What do you see?, greatest hits, magic!, pow wow

On the Spot
Posted inOn the Spot

On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Have you ever gone swimming in a pond?

Elaine Llewellyn
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Learning on the Job

Avatar photo by Clara Tripp July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane seniors required to complete internships

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The Current Wins 18 National Awards

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Honored by National Newspaper Association

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Pool Opens Admissions

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Swim sessions can be booked in advance

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town, Real Estate

Real Estate Market Report (June)

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

The Beacon Welcome Center will be open Saturday and Sunday.
Posted inBeacon News

Welcome Center Needs Help

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers assist visitors to Beacon

Pumping gas
Posted inAround Town

Price at the Pump (July)

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Sister Ann Laforest, Brother Douglas Soik, Carlos Wilson

Books bestsellers
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Local Bestsellers

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Split Rock

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of July 19

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Ann Dolan
Posted inObituaries

Anne Dolan (1945-2024)

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident was film assistant and school librarian

Breeze
Posted inAround Town

Airlines Announce New Stewart Routes

by Staff July 17, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will fly to Vero Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hot weather
Posted inAround Town

Heat Advisory in Effect

by Staff July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

High temperatures expected Monday and Tuesday

A crew dredges the Upper Hudson in 2016 to remove sediment polluted with PCBs.
Posted inAround Town

EPA Punts on Cleanup Ruling

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 12, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Says it needs more data to rule on PCBs in Hudson

Mike Wilson is the general manager of Foodtown in Cold Spring.
Posted inPhilipstown News

The Folks Behind Foodtown

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 12, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring supermarket now ‘employee-owned’

The Beacon Elks Lodge today
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Elks Celebrate 100

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 12, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Legacy defined by service, socializing

Meals on Main Street operates Putnam County’s mobile pantry.
Posted inPhilipstown News

A Lifeline on Wheels

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam County rolls out mobile food pantry

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inAround Town

Attorney General Accuses Holtec of Illegal Discharges

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Groundwater and storm-water releases under review

Andrew Krivak arriving at his home
Posted inPhilipstown News

Krivak Moves to Replace Putnam Lawyers

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Alleges conflicts of interest in lawsuit seeking payout

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