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The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program Shares Six Private Gardens to Visit in Amenia, Dover Plains, Millbrook, and Wappingers Falls on May 21st

  COLD SPRING, NY: On Saturday, May 21th, visit four private gardens and two public gardens, open to the public for self-guided tours through the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program in Amenia, Dover Plains, Millbrook, and Wappingers Falls, 10 a.m….

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95% of Germany’s energy was provided by renewables last Sunday – If Germany can do it, so can everyone.

  We’re hearing plenty of encouraging stories about the growth of renewable energy and a reduction on our reliance on fossil fuels, but it’s sometimes difficult to see the bigger picture. So how’s this for a benchmark: last Sunday, 8…

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Pet of the Week: Sally

  Sally is a 6 year old female Pitbull Mix at the Putnam Humane Society. She’s an athletic girl looking for an active, more experienced family. Sally is a world class ball player who loves her walks on the bike…

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Obituary, Donald C. Dingee

  Poughkeepsie – Donald C. Dingee of Poughkeepsie, NY and Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 1, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Carondelet Hospital in Tucson, AZ. Don was born on June 14, 1932 in…

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World Fish Migration Day Events in the Hudson Valley

  World Fish Migration Day Events in the Hudson Valley Connecting Fish, Rivers, and People across the Globe In celebration of World Fish Migration Day, a global initiative to create awareness about the importance of open rivers and migratory fish,…

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National Archery in the Schools Program Growing in New York

  National Archery in the Schools Program Growing in New York Program Introduces Young People to the Sport of Archery School districts from across New York State are invited to enroll in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP)…

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Wild “Orphans:” To Rescue or Not? If You Care, Leave It There

  Wild “Orphans:” To Rescue or Not? If You Care, Leave It There Spring and summer are busy times for people and animals. Many animals are setting up territories, building nests, or finding den sites to give birth and raise…

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Dutchess County Airport 5th Annual Open House & Car Show to be Held June 4th

  Dutchess County Airport 5th Annual Open House & Car Show to be Held June 4th           Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Airport will host the 5th annual Open House & Car Show on Saturday, June 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00…

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Four New NY Green Bank Transactions to Generate Up to $220 Million in Clean Energy Projects

  Previous NY Green Bank Investments Have Added Solar at 840 Homes and Wind Turbine Construction in Five Counties; Projects Expected to Reduce Carbon Emissions By Nearly Three Million Metric Tons Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the closing of…

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Former New York State Senate Leader Dean Skelos Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison And His Son, Adam Skelos, Sentenced To 6 ½ Years In Prison, In Manhattan Federal Court

  Former New York State Senate Leader Dean Skelos Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison And His Son, Adam Skelos, Sentenced To 6 ½ Years In Prison, In Manhattan Federal Court Taking Into Account Taxpayer Funded Pension, Dean Skelos Also…

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May is Tickborne Disease Awareness Month in Dutchess County Spark Media Project Wins ‘Be Tick Free!’ Contest

  May is Tickborne Disease Awareness Month in Dutchess County Spark Media Project Wins ‘Be Tick Free!’ Contest   Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro proclaims May as Tickborne Disease Awareness Month. As part of the awareness effort, students…

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DEC Proposes Hunting and Trapping Rule Changes for 2016

  DEC Proposes Hunting and Trapping Rule Changes for 2016 Rule Changes Result of Public Input from Hunters and Trappers Public Comments on Deer and Bear Hunting Regulations Accepted Through June 25, Fisher and General Trapping Regulations Through June 10…

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Community Culinary School Offers Kid’s Summer Cooking Classes

  Community Culinary School Offers Kid’s Summer Cooking Classes The Community Culinary School announces kid’s summer cooking classes. The “Cooking as a Life Skill” sessions will provide children with skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. This enriching, exciting,…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement

  Dutchess County Department of Human ResourcesRecruitment Announcement Title: Construction Equipment Operator II/Instructor Recruitment Number: 2016-00000019 Last File Date: 5/20/2016 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these…

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