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Community honors, mourns Baby Fay at candlelight vigil

More than forty people, including members of law enforcement, came out to mourn child who died this past week after brutal assault.

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Wave Farm to produce a new artwork with Simons Foundation

Algorithmic radio work enters the sensory world of carp fish through their lateral line in which they experience vibration.

Community honors, mourns Baby Fay at candlelight vigil

More than forty people, including members of law enforcement, came out to mourn child who died this past week after brutal assault.

Rensselaerville man charged with child sex abuse

State Police say the 24-year-old had repeated intercourse with a child under the age of 13 for two years.

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Rensselaerville man charged with child sex abuse

State Police say the 24-year-old had repeated intercourse with a child under the age of 13 for two years.

Love birdwatching? New York State has a challenge for you

The 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge kicks off March 1, encouraging those of all ages to identify birds and learn about birdlife.

Shoppers find sleeping owl on East Durham store shelf

Staff were alerted by customers who reported “something extremely lifelike” on a shelf next to a chicken shaped cookie jar.

AnimalKind to construct new facility on State Route 23

Multimillion-dollar building across from Columbia-Greene Community College will include a shelter, medical clinic, pet food pantry and adoption center.

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Art & Theater
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Wave Farm to produce a new artwork with Simons Foundation

Algorithmic radio work enters the sensory world of carp fish through their lateral line in which they experience vibration.
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Community
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Workshop on self-publishing by cop turned novelist

Rodney Carpentier III’s own first novel, Our Lady of the Overlook, tells of “a rookie cop in a rural Catskill Mountain town.”
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Community
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Columbia Memorial Health recognized for age-friendly care

“As our population ages, access to primary and specialty care is of utmost importance,” said CMH President & CEO Dorothy M. Urschel.
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Community
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Daughters of the American Revolution honors good citizens

The Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, recognizes and rewards outstanding high school seniors.
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Business
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Bank of Greene County supports local food pantries

Ten non-profit organizations received Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Small Business Recovery Grant Program funding.
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Community
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade returning to East Durham

The road will once again rise up to meet festive floats, color guards, marching bands, dancers and more.
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Obituaries

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James Isaac Thomas Cashman

In the tender embrace of sorrow's veil, we bid farewell to the precious soul of James Isaac Thomas Cashman.
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Joseph E. Vriale

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Joseph E. Vriale on February 25, 2026, at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by the family he loved so much.
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Eric P. Rasmussen

We celebrate the life of Eric P. Rasmussen who passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home with his wife Liz at his side.
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Anne Keenan

Born on August 7, 1951, in Enniscrone, County Sligo, Ireland, to James and Mary Cawley.
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Today in History

On March 2, 1978, it was discovered that sometime in the middle of the previous night, two men had stolen the corpse of actor Sir Charles Chaplin from a cemetery in the Swiss village of Corsier-sur-Vevey. After a five-week investigation, police arrested the pair who led them to Chaplin’s body, which they had buried in a cornfield.

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Sat
07
Mar 2026

Spring Emergence – Living with American Black Bears

Carmel, NY
Have you ever seen a black bear or witnessed the evidence they were nearby? Learn the bare necessities of living responsibly with black bears roaming the neighborhood.
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Sat
07
Mar 2026

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Round Top, NY
Hosted by the Round Top Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 3-6 p.m., at the firehouse. Take-out only. $18 per person. Includes corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, soda bread and dessert. Pre-orders: 631-681-4626.
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Sun
08
Mar 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Maple Festival

Acra, NY
Tour the on-site sugar shack, watch live tree tapping demonstrations, sample fresh maple sap, and shop maple products from Taste NY staff and local vendors. RSVP requested.
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Sun
15
Mar 2026

Polar Plunge for a Purpose

Coxsackie
Presented by the Greene County YMCA, this thrilling annual event challenges participants to take a daring dip in icy waters to raise funds.
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Sun
15
Mar 2026

East Durham St. Patrick’s Day Parade

East Durham, NY
Parade steps off at 1 p.m. and marches down State Route 145 in the hamlet. This year they are honoring Grand Marshal Jeanne Farrell.
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Mon
16
Mar 2026

Cemetery Meeting

Greenville, NY
The Annual Meeting for the Greenville Cemetery Association will take place 6:30 p.m. in the large Community Room of the Greenville Public Library. All are welcome to attend.
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