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Come, Together Pawling,

Come, Together Pawling, By Donald Partelow The Pawling Library’s new monthly program Come Together Pawling made its debut on Monday, August 30th from 7-8 pm. At the start of each program, a TED TALKS video is shown, followed by a…

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State Police investigating crash following a pursuit in Dutchess County

State Police investigating crash following a pursuit in Dutchess County 19 August 2021 NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Kathryne M. Rohde Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE UPDATE: The driver of the vehicle is identified as Allan P. Forbes, 31, from Bronx, NY….

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Obituary, Dorothy Y. Butts “Dottie”

On the morning of July 19, 2021, Dorothy Y. Butts “Dottie”, a longtime resident of LaGrange, NY, passed away peacefully at Lutheran Care Center in the town of Poughkeepsie, NY. Dorothy was born in the Town of Washington, NY, to…

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NY New Paltz May 2021 graduates

SUNY New Paltz May 2021 graduates   NEW PALTZ, NY (06/16/2021)– SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the conferral of graduate & undergraduate degrees to the following May 2021 graduates: Jacob Banach of Patterson, NY Morgan Blatz of Pleasant…

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A COUNTRY   JUSTICE, JUST WHAT IS IT TO GET SOMETHING  NOTARIZED?

A COUNTRY   JUSTICE                                                                          …

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‘Learn, Play, Create: Supporting Our Kids’ Grant $3 Million available for children’s non-profits affected by pandemic

‘Learn, Play, Create: Supporting Our Kids’ Grant $3 Million available for children’s non-profits affected by pandemic Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will direct $3 million in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the new Learn, Play, Create grant program, following…

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Dutchess County to Honor Those Who Gave All

Dutchess County to Honor Those Who Gave All Annual ceremony at Dutchess County War Memorial, vehicle convoy among Memorial Day observances Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and Adam Roche, Director of the County’s Division of Veterans’ Services, invite residents…

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Be a Better Gardener,The Pleasures (Really) of Wasps

By Thomas Christopher The Pleasures (Really) of Wasps   When I began my education as a gardener almost 50 years ago, one was considered notably enlightened if the practitioner distinguished “good bugs” from the “the bad bugs.” The bad bugs –…

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Pawling Library Centennial Honorees

Pawling Library Centennial Honorees By Susan Stone The Pawling Library is proud to honor those who have contributed to its success since it was established in May of 1921. Each month, throughout its centennial year, the library will pay tribute…

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Dover community clean up

Dover community clean up Over 100 tires behind guardrail.  Give a hoot don’t pollute!

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Molinaro Updates Residents at Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Updates Residents at Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum Poughkeepsie, NY … Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro hosted the latest in his ongoing series of virtual town hall forums regarding COVID-19 today, updating residents about the pandemic, the County’s response,…

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We are locked out of Facebook

e are locked out of Facebook and have no idea of how long it will take to fix.

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Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Announces Spring Grant Deadlines for Northeast Dutchess County

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Announces Spring Grant Deadlines for Northeast Dutchess County   Sheffield, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced its spring deadlines for competitive grants and scholarships in northeast Dutchess County. Apply online at www.BerkshireTaconic.org/Grants and www.BerkshireTaconic.org/Scholarships.   FOR NONPROFITS The Wassermann-Streit…

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Obituary, Myron W. “Mike” Bates, Jr.

Myron W. “Mike” Bates, Jr., 89, a lifelong resident of Amenia, NY, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Danbury Hospital due to complication from COVID-19. Mr. Bates was a direct care provider at the Wassaic Developmental Center for…

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Obituary, George Heck

George Heck, 80, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, NY, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. From 1966 to 1996, Mr. Heck was a Dutchess County 911 dispatcher. He later worked at the…

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