Guardians of the Past Bring Local History to Life
New York is the only state to require counties and municipalities to have historians, many of whom are volunteers. In addition to documenting the past, they try to build a sense of pride and community among residents.
Obituaries
Chad William Dickinson, 48
Chad William Dickinson of Pine Plains died on Oct. 27. He was 48. Dickinson was born on April…
Maria Kuefner, 99
Maria Kuefner of Stanfordville died on Nov. 1. She was 99. She was born on April 12, 1927,…
Kathryn “Kit” Pell Koerner, 73
Kathryn “Kit” Pell Koerner died on Sept. 28. She was 73. Koerner was born on March 22, 1953,…
Kathleen Osofsky, 77
Kathleen Osofsky of Pine Plains died on Sept. 14. She was 77. Osofsky was born on Oct. 8,…
Stephen Montemorra, 78
Stephen Montemorra of Pine Plains died on Sept. 11. He was 78. Montemorra was born on April 20,…
Community
Is “Falling Back” Bad for Your Health? Here’s What Science Says
Studies show that the shift in daylight exposure disrupts our internal circadian rhythm, causing issues that can linger for months.
On a Pine Plains Bridge, a Halloween Tradition Still Glows
John Bradley began decorating the Patchin Mills Bridge with pumpkins in 1993 to lift his grieving mother’s spirits. More than three decades later, the annual display is a community affair, with 217 pumpkins awaiting the carvers.
Pilot Program Helps Dutchess County Residents Test Their Well Water for Forever Chemicals
In addition to paying for professional lab analysis, the program provides rebates of up to $10,000 to mitigate potential exposure to a broad range of potentially cancer-causing agents.
