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“Whether it be accidental, suspicious or on purpose we will get to the bottom of what happened here”

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Police and fire officials have pledged to find out what caused an early-morning fire that destroyed the new home of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, which was under construction and ... via Poughkeepsie Journal

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SARATOGA SPRINGS - The fastest girls lightweight four boats in the water at Fish Creek on Saturday for the preliminary rounds of the New York state high school rowing championships were also the fastest boats ... via Poughkeepsie Journal

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“We think the results last night strengthen the case that she will be the strongest candidate for the Democratic Party in November.”

The New York Post at a newsstand on Wednesday. "It's another beautiful day in downtown Arlington," began Howard Wolfson, a spokesman for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, on the morning after political pundits ... via The New York Times

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“We've had some challenges to overcome with LPD 17”

The LPD 17 class, the Navy's newest class of amphibious transport docks, has reached Initial Operating Capability. via Marine News

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Local school districts will get a boost in state funding, according to Sen. Steve Saland, R-Poughkeepsie, chairman of the Senate Education Committee. via Poughkeepsie Journal

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“Over the past five years, Arlington Rotary has sent over $500,000 worth of medical supplies and equipment to Jamaica, Dominica and The Dominican Republic.”

The Hudson Valley Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will honor radio executive Chuck Benfer at its eighth annual Hope Gala Saturday at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. via Poughkeepsie Journal

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This 25-block stretch of Olympic Boulevard--from Arlington Avenue to Arapahoe Street--could stand for a little make-over, and yes, some new projects are coming. via Curbed LA

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CONSTRUCTION WORK IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY ON SOUTH GRAND AVENUE IN POUGHKEEPSIE. via Star 93.3

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POUGHKEEPSIE A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by Town of Poughkeepsie Police after they caught him red handed for making graffiti on commercial buildings in the Arlington area of the town. via Mid-Hudson News

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Petitions are available for Arlington residents interested in seeking a three-year term on the school board. via Poughkeepsie Journal

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