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In New York and now 24 other states bats are dying in droves

In New York and now 24 other states bats are dying in droves Since white-nose syndrome first was discovered in Schoharie County in upstate New York in 2006, about one million little brown bats have died in New York alone….

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Appalachian Trail launches voluntary thru-hiker registration

Appalachian Trail launches voluntary thru-hiker registration HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has launched a voluntary registration system for people attempting to hike the entire trail. The conservancy says the goal is to protect the 2,185-mile-long trail from…

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Pet of the Week: Hendrix

Hendrix is a young male Orange Tabby looking for a family. He’s a gorgeous kitty who is ready for Spring training. He’s polydactyl which means he has extra toes on his paws. He looks like he’s ready to field some…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement

Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement Exam Title: Public Health Education Coordinator State Exam Number: 60594 Exam Date: 5/2/2015 Last File Date: 4/1/2015 A civil service exam has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If…

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Kelly Anne Stathis of Poughquag named to Dean’s List at Washington University

News from Washington University in St. Louis Kelly Anne Stathis named to Dean’s List at Washington University in St. Louis ST. LOUIS, MO (03/06/2015)(readMedia)– Kelly Anne Stathis of Poughquag, NY (12570) was named to the Dean’s List for the fall…

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT THE AMENIA FIREHOUSE

PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015 AT THE AMENIA FIREHOUSE 36 MECHANIC STREET 7:30 TO 11 A.M. ALL YOU CAN EAT! ADULTS: $7.00 SENIORS/UNDER 12: $6.00 INFO: 373-8352

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The Webutuck Class of 2020 is selling great coffee and tea as a fundraiser this winter

THE CLASS OF 2020! The Class of 2020 is selling great coffee and tea as a fundraiser this winter. Giving Bean offers quality coffee (and tea) and provides eco-friendly packaging with custom labels for The Class of 2020. Sales will…

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PAWLING PART-TIME ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

PART-TIME ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The Town of Pawling is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a part-time Zoning Administrator. This position is responsible for administering the provisions of the zoning ordinances and issuing land-use permits, sign permits, and special-use…

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Lumber Liquidators sold illegal flooring, ‘60 Minutes’ says

Lumber Liquidators sold illegal flooring, ‘60 Minutes’ says Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc. sold flooring containing levels of formaldehyde higher than California health and safety standards, according to the television news program “60 Minutes.” The flooring comes from mills in China,…

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Luminary Publishing and Putnam County Wine & Food Fest Announce Partnership

Kingston, NY — Luminary Publishing, a leading provider of media services in the Hudson Valley and beyond, and Putnam County Wine & Food Fest, a popular two-day event now in its fifth year, announce a strategic event production, media, and…

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NY State of Health Announces Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers Facing Tax Penalties

NY State of Health Announces Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers Facing Tax Penalties NEWBURGH, New York— Newburgh, NY (March 1, 2015) Maternal Infant Services Network, Inc. (MISN) a New York State funded Navigator Program Provider for the Mid-Hudson Region…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement

Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Senior Accountant Recruitment Number: 2015-00000005 Last File Date: 3/20/2015 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these steps: Read…

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$900 Million to be Invested in State Parks Through 2020

$900 Million to be Invested in State Parks Through 2020 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled a seven-point framework of the NY Parks 2020 Plan that will leverage approximately $900 million in public and private funding to modernize the State…

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Lost Highland man nearly succumbs to weather during storm

(L-R Tprs Matthew Card, Christopher Buhler, Matthew Terwilliger, Brian Smith and Deputy Kyle Frano) On 03/01/15 at approximately 7:30 pm, a Highland resident contacted Ulster County 911 to report her 60 year old father had walked away from her residence…

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Dover Education Enrichment Program Launched for Dover Union Free School District

Dover Education Enrichment Program Launched for Dover Union Free School District Sheffield, Mass.— Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the launch of the Dover Education Enrichment Program (DEEP), which supports projects that inspire creative thinking, encourage student initiative and help…

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