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Quiara Alegria Hudes, co-writer of the book the hit movie, “In the Heights” was based on, signed copies of her memoir, “My Broken Language,” at Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook on Sunday morning, July 4. Photo submitted

‘In the Heights’ creators at virtual Merritt event

MILLBROOK — Merritt Bookstore has been hosting events this summer centered around the Tony award-winning Broadway play and major motion film, “In the Heights.” First Merritt held a virtual event on June 15 at 8 p.m., with famed Broadway and Hollywood actor and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda, along...

Children and animals learned the lessons of kindness and understanding together on Thursday, July 15, at the library. Photo by Courtney Tsahalis

Traveling zoo visits young readers at Millbrook Library

MILLBROOK — The front lawn at the Millbrook Library was the scene of happy children and animals on Thursday, July 15, when the Two by Two Petting Zoo paid a visit. The traveling zoo was established in 1993 by the Iannucci Family, which includes Peter, Heather, Jessica and Casey. It is not your...

Among the stops she made on her listening tour of Pine Plains, New York State Senator Sue Serino (R-41) paid a visit to Pine Plains Fine Wines at 2881 Church St. the week of July 9. Photo Submitted

Serino in Pine Plains to help local businesses bounce back

PINE PLAINS — Motivated by a mission to help small businesses still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York State Senator Sue Serino (R-41) launched a Small Businesses Bounce Back listening tour the week of July 9 to learn more about area employers’ experiences and efforts to...

The Pine Plains softball 10-u team was declared District 17 champions following a tough home game against Pawling/Dover on Monday, July 5. The team’s victory over Pawling/Dover was just one of many wins celebrated in the community during the past few weeks. Now they’re headed to the state championship game in Rochester, thanks to local support. Photo submitted

10-u Allstars excited to compete for state title

PINE PLAINS — After celebrating victory after victory on the ball field these past few weeks, the Pine Plains softball 10 and under (10-u) Allstars softball team is now headed to the state championship tournament with their bats at the ready and the Pine Plains community cheering them on. With...

Brooke Kaine, 9, readied her fishing pole for an afternoon of reeling in fish at the annual Ralph Vinchiarello Memorial and Lions Club Kids’ Fishing Derby on Sunday, July 11. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

Amenia Lions Club reels in young fishermen at Kids’ Fishing Derby

AMENIA — Casting their lines into the water with the hopes of reeling in a prize catch, the area’s young fishermen and women were determined to lure a fish or two out of Vinchiarello’s Pond at the annual Ralph Vinchiarello Memorial and Amenia Lions Club Kids’ Fishing Derby on Sunday, July 11....

From left, Wassaic residents Soloman and Rebekah Chapman brought Rebekah’s parents, Patricia and Dave Martineau, to the new mini-golf course at Kelly’s Creamery on Route 22 in Dover Plains for a friendly round of put-put. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

Kelly’s Creamery aces summertime fun with new mini-golf course

DOVER PLAINS — On top of savoring a frozen sweet treat from the creamery on a sweltering summer day and grabbing a tasty bite from the food truck next door, customers can delight in 18 holes of “put-put” now that a new mini-golf course has been installed at Kelly’s Creamery in Dover Plains. Located...

Amenia

It took the efforts of many police agencies and emergency response teams from multiple towns and states to rescue a man and woman who made the decision to go tubing on the Ten Mile River after days of torrential rain. Photo courtesy Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office

July 21, 2021

Multiple agencies rescue two tubers from Ten Mile River

WASSAIC — With sirens howling and lights glaring, numerous fire and rescue trucks raced along Route 22 at around 4:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, July 18, after Dutchess County 911...

Multiple agencies rescue two tubers from Ten Mile River

Amenia Fire Company and Wassaic Ladies Auxiliary award scholarships

Fish and Lions in Amenia

Millbrook

Quiara Alegria Hudes, co-writer of the book the hit movie, “In the Heights” was based on, signed copies of her memoir, “My Broken Language,” at Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook on Sunday morning, July 4. Photo submitted

July 21, 2021

‘In the Heights’ creators at virtual Merritt event

MILLBROOK — Merritt Bookstore has been hosting events this summer centered around the Tony award-winning Broadway play and major motion film, “In the Heights.” First Merritt held...

‘In the Heights’ creators at virtual Merritt event

Traveling zoo visits young readers at Millbrook Library

BOE reorganizes for ’21-22 academic year

Webutuck

July 14, 2021

After a long year, Webutuck BOE regroups for 2021-22

WEBUTUCK — Having ended the 2020-21 school year on a hopeful note, the Webutuck Board of Education (BOE) began planning ahead for 2021-22 by making the necessary district...

After a long year, Webutuck BOE regroups for 2021-22

Webutuck BOE gets strong feedback on Harvard study

Webutuck BOE member causes Reapportionment Commission to disband

Pine Plains

July 21, 2021

2021 Young Writers Contest winners

PINE PLAINS — The following students are the winners of the FRIENDS of the Pine Plains Library 2021 Young Writers Contest. The students, who are from the Pine Plains Central...

2021 Young Writers Contest winners

Serino in Pine Plains to help local businesses bounce back

10-u Allstars excited to compete for state title

Millerton

July 21, 2021

Highway garage on hold as Town Board rejects bids

NORTH EAST — After careful consideration, the North East Town Board decided to reject the bids received for the construction of the joint highway garage at a special meeting held...

Highway garage on hold as Town Board rejects bids

Author to appear in person at library

The Moviehouse revamps upstairs