Meeting in Milan Advances EMS Pilot Program for Northern Dutchess
Officials and EMS leaders from eight rural towns explored the possibility of partnering with the ambulance agency to improve response times and expand coverage.
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Obituaries
Michael Manning, Devoted Volunteer in Pine Plains, Dies at 73
Through trail work, community service, and a deep commitment to preserving town history, Manning left a quiet but…
Karen A. Brooks, 76
Karen A. Brooks of Pine Plains died on March 6. She was 76. Brooks was born on Jan.…
Helen Shewchesin, 102
Helen Shewchesin, a longtime resident of Pine Plains, died on Feb. 26. She was 102. She was born…
Arthur Joseph “Junior” Tanner, Jr., 87
Arthur Joseph “Junior” Tanner, Jr., 87, a lifelong area resident, died on Feb. 25 at Sharon Hospital in…
Bruce J. Pecorella, 76
Bruce Joseph Pecorella of Pine Plains died on March 1. He was 76. Pecorella was born on Feb.…
Community
Good Medicine: The Impact of Chronic Insomnia
Those who have trouble falling and staying asleep face significant health risks, but cognitive behavioral therapy and consistent nighttime routines can help.
The Perils and Pleasures of Life on a Private Road
When a snowstorm hits or culverts collapse, residents of Hoefer Road in Gallatin have only themselves to rely on.
Good Medicine: Winter Dryness Can Be Hard on the Hands
As the skin around fingernails dries and splits, it can be especially vulnerable to infection — paronychia — as the temperature drops.
