Pine Plains School Board Slashes Nearly Half a Million in Programming and Services
Even after cutting instructional and operational costs, the district’s proposed budget still exceeds the state tax cap, setting up a May 19 vote that will require a 60 percent supermajority.
Obituaries
Louise Ann Odak, 86
Louise Ann Odak of Milan died on April 9. She was 86. Odak was born on Sept. 8,…
Robert E. Stapf Sr., 77
Robert E. Stapf Sr., known as “Bobbo,” died on April 9. He was 77. Stapf was born Jan.…
Tracy Picard, 55
Tracy Picard of Clinton Corners died on March 28 at Vassar Hospital. She was 55. Born on June…
Robert W. Stramm, Jr., 81
Robert W. Stramm, Jr., a former chief of the Stanford Fire Company, died on April 4. He was…
George O. White, 70
George O. White of Milan died on March 28. He was 70. Born on Jan. 3, 1956, in…
Community
Good Medicine: What You Should Know About AI Health Advice
The best use of chatbots for medical help is limited: getting wellness tips, clarifying medical terms, or generating a list of questions to streamline clinical appointments.
After Fire Destroys an Ancram Family’s Home, Community Rallies to Help
The Moloney family escapes safely but loses house, pets, and belongings as neighbors organize a fundraiser to help them recover.
In Stanford, an Easter Tradition Brings Families and Neighbors Together
At the town’s annual Easter egg hunt, children raced for candy-filled prizes, posed with the Easter Bunny, and returned to a ritual that has drawn families for more than 30 years.
