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Pet of The Week: Kenzie

   is a beautiful adult female Bulldog Mix at the Putnam Humane Society.  She’s a very friendly and outgoing girl who loves her walks.  Kenzie enjoys car rides and relaxing with her people friends.  She has one of those happy…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement Exam Title: Social Welfare Worker I State Exam Number: 69071 Exam Date: 6/25/2016 Last File Date: 5/6/2016 A civil service exam has been announced in a title you indicated interest in….

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Nathan McEathron of Dover Plains wins scholarship at Paul Smith’s College competition

  News from Paul Smith’s College Nathan McEathron of Dover Plains wins scholarship at Paul Smith’s College competition PAUL SMITHS, NY (03/25/2016)– Nathan McEathron, a student at Dover High School, won a $1,000 scholarship to Paul Smith’s College after participating…

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Governor Announces New York’s Statewide Trout and Salmon Fishing Season Opens April 1

  Early Season Angling Looks Promising Across the State New Investments in Fish Hatcheries and Fishing Access Points Open New Opportunities For State Anglers and Visitors Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that trout and salmon fishing season will open…

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32 Arrested in Dutchess County During Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend

  32 Arrested in Dutchess County During Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend During the Saint Patrick’s Day Crackdown period of March 17, 2016 thru March 20, 2016 members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Poughkeepsie…

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National Weather Service Skywarn™ Training Coming to Dutchess County

  National Weather Service Skywarn™ Training Coming to Dutchess County Poughkeepsie, NY….The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response will host the National Weather Service on Tuesday, March 29th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. as they conduct Skywarn™ training for any resident interested…

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“Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Youth Depression” Presentation by Mr. John Halligan

  “Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Youth Depression” Presentation by Mr. John Halligan Monday April 25, 2016 7:00 – 8:30 pm Dover Middle/High School Auditorium

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Senate Passes Bill to Cut MTA Fares for Veterans

  Senate Passes Bill to Cut MTA Fares for Veterans March 23, 2016 Measure Recognizes Veterans for Their Service by Expanding MTA’s Half-Fare Program   The New York State Senate today passed legislation to recognize the contributions of veterans by…

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Senate Passes Legislation to Continue Promoting Energy-Efficient Upgrades for Homeowners and Small Businesses

  Senate Passes Legislation to Continue Promoting Energy-Efficient Upgrades for Homeowners and Small Businesses March 23, 2016 The New York State Senate today passed legislation to make energy-efficient upgrades more affordable for homeowners and businesses. The bill (S6914), sponsored by…

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Governor Announces 112,000 Energy Efficiency Projects Initiated Since 2012

  Projects spur nearly $800 million in private investment and will save customers $341 million in energy costs annually Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that in the past four years, 112,000 residential and commercial energy efficiency projects have been…

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Scam Alert

  Scam Alert NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police at Rhinebeck is advising the public of a phone scam that has occurred at least three times in the area. Troopers…

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Several Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitative Projects Scheduled to Begin Next Month

  Several Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitative Projects Scheduled to Begin Next Month Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced as part of continuing efforts to revitalize the County’s road system, several bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects are…

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Congressional Progressive Caucus Endorses Zephyr Teachout For Congress

  Congressional Progressive Caucus Endorses Zephyr Teachout For Congress Dover Plains – Today, Zephyr Teachout earned the endorsement of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC). The 72 United States Representatives in the CPC comprise the largest single caucus within the House…

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Two Dover men charged with Burglary following suspicious person investigation

  Two Dover men charged with Burglary following suspicious person investigation NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander      Dover, New York – On March 21, 2016, the New York State Police from Dover Plains arrested…

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New York state would make it illegal to leave a child younger than 8 in a vehicle alone under legislation that has won passage in the state Senate

  ALBANY, New York — The New York State Senate Monday passed legislation to prohibit children under the age of eight from being left in cars without supervision. The bill (S241), sponsored by Senator Jack Martins (R-C-I, Mineola), would help keep young…

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