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Pet of The Week: Bucky

  Bucky is an adorable male pocket Pitbull Mix at the Putnam Humane Society.  He’s an active, playful and fun-loving boy who would do well in a structured home committed to continuing with his training.  Bucky has been a part…

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Scott Meyer Award presentation tops 8th annual Literary Festival

  Scott Meyer Award presentation tops 8th annual Literary Festival     The presentation of the first annual Scott Meyer Award will highlight the eighth annual Millbrook Literary Festival, set for Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m….

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Physician, Dr. Kenneth B. Liegner, takes on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) dogma in new scientific book

  Physician, Dr. Kenneth B. Liegner, takes on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) dogma in new scientific book In the Crucible of Chronic Lyme Disease by Dr. Kenneth Liegner Despite scientific…

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A Happy Medium The Sherman Playhouse Opens Noël Coward’s delightful, supernatural comedy ‘Blithe Spirit’ on April 29th

  A Happy Medium  The Sherman Playhouse Opens Noël Coward’s delightful, supernatural comedy ‘Blithe Spirit’ on April 29   SHERMAN, CONN. (April 14, 2016) – On Friday, April 29, The Sherman Playhouse will kick off its 2016 Season with the…

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Public Forums to Discuss Mental Health Service Needs for Children and Adults

  Public Forums to Discuss Mental Health Service Needs for Children and Adults   Poughkeepsie… The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) announced today it will hold a public forum on May 2 to discuss service needs…

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DEC Issues Guidance to Homeowners to Avoid Problems With Bears

  DEC Issues Guidance to Homeowners to Avoid Problems With Bears Warmer Spring Weather Is Here, Which Means New York’s Black Bears Are on the Move   The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on…

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Notable Numbers from the 2015 Deer Harvest

  Notable Numbers from the 2015 Deer Harvest Last week DEC announced the 2015 Deer Harvest Estimates. A full report of the harvest is available at Deer and Bear Harvests.   Notable Numbers from the 2015 Deer Harvest 52,581 —…

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The Future of Oak Forests

  The Future of Oak Forests Oaks are in decline, learn how land stewards can make a difference   (Millbrook, NY) Did you know that Oak forests are in decline throughout the Northeast? Many of our forestlands lack the young…

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DEC Announces $500,000 is now Available for Sewage Pollution Right to Know Grant Program

  DEC Announces $500,000 is now Available for Sewage Pollution Right to Know Grant Program   Funding is now available for projects that will assist communities with the detection, monitoring and reporting of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) to enhance reporting…

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National Park Tourism in New York State Creates $742.7 Million in Economic Benefit

  National Park Tourism in New York State Creates $742.7 Million in Economic Benefit New report shows visitor spending supports 7,289 jobs in New York State   PHILADELPHIA, PA – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 16,328,214…

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New York’s invasive species early detection network in Millbrook

  Sign Up for Your Free Training Today Interested in becoming part of New York’s invasive species early detection network? Register for an upcoming iMapInvasives free training session. Learn how to report the invasive species locations and control efforts in your…

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The Annual Champagnat Lecture

  The Annual Champagnat Lecture Sister Maureen Kelleher, RSHM, on “The 2015 Synod on the Family: One Nun’s Experience” 7 p.m., Monday, April 25 Nelly Goletti Theatre, Marist College Student Center Free and open to the public POUGHKEEPSIE (April 21, 2016)…

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Earth Week Events Being Held Statewide For Families to Enjoy Nature and Learn More About Environmental Sustainability

  Earth Week Events Being Held Statewide For Families to Enjoy Nature and Learn More About Environmental Sustainability   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that as part of Earth Week 2016, which takes place this week, numerous family-friendly events…

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Governor Announces $150 Million Available For Renewable Energy Projects

  Funding Will Build and Expand Large Solar, Wind, Hydro and Other Renewable Energy Projects to Meet State Goal of 50 Percent Renewables By 2030 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $150 million in funding to support large-scale renewable energy…

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