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The Ramapo Catskill Library system is creating a Tempestry collection.

The Ramapo Catskill Library system is creating a Tempestry collection. ( Photo provided.)

A listing of upcoming events and happenings compiled by Ruth Mallard

Library Roundup

21 Aug 2026 | 04:13

Crafters may be familiar with the temperature blanket (or scarf) trend where each row of knitting or crochet corresponds to the high temperature for the day and at the end of the year you have a colorful reminder of the year to keep you cozy. The Ramapo Catskill Library system is participating in a similar...

K-9 Officer Jeremy Harter with the injured red-tailed hawk.

K-9 Officer Jeremy Harter with the injured red-tailed hawk. ( Photo provided.)

K-9 Officer helps rescue injured hawk

21 Aug 2026 | 02:24

On Aug. 12, Village of Goshen Police Department K-9 Officer Jeremy Harter responded to Goshen Middle...

A set in Harriman for “The God of the Woods.” Photos provided.

A set in Harriman for “The God of the Woods.” Photos provided.

Upcoming Netflix series, ‘The God of the Woods,’ films in Orange County

21 Aug 2026 | 11:25

Filming for “The God of the Woods,” a Netflix adaptation of Liz Moore’s bestselling mystery novel, is...

Infection rates for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Powassan virus, Alpha-gal Syndrome and other serious tickborne illnesses have held steady or risen year-over-year through much of the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania tri-state. Photo by Erik Karits via Unsplash.

Infection rates for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Powassan virus, Alpha-gal Syndrome and other serious tickborne illnesses have held steady or risen year-over-year through much of the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania tri-state. Photo by Erik Karits via Unsplash.

Education and precaution keys to preventing tickborne illnesses

14 Aug 2026 | 11:43

With six weeks of summer left on the calendar, the 2026 tick season is far from over.

Infection rates...

The Town of Chester voted to enter into a new contract with Empress to provide the emergency services company with the ambulance in return for all medical billing revenue generated by the ambulance being directed to the town.

The Town of Chester voted to enter into a new contract with Empress to provide the emergency services company with the ambulance in return for all medical billing revenue generated by the ambulance being directed to the town. ( Pixabay photo.)

Town of Chester buys ambulance, enters contract with emergency services company

19 Aug 2026 | 10:05

Town of Chester approves purchase of ambulance, new contract with Empress

The Town of Chester is officially...

The latest marker commemorates “Calamity Corners, the site of numerous incidents of misfortune that include America’s first murder for hire.

The latest marker commemorates “Calamity Corners, the site of numerous incidents of misfortune that include America’s first murder for hire. ( Photo provided.)

Sugar Loaf Historical Society gains national record for ‘Legends and Lore’ marker series

18 Aug 2026 | 08:31

The Sugar Loaf Historical Society has installed its fifth William G. Pomeroy “Legends and Lore” series...

At Rushing Duck Brewing, 2 Greycourt Ave., Mr. Big Head takes the stage with their rock sounds on Aug. 22.

At Rushing Duck Brewing, 2 Greycourt Ave., Mr. Big Head takes the stage with their rock sounds on Aug. 22. ( Photo by dpp Photography.)

Music for the Week: Enjoy music from Mr. Big Head, Bunker Boys and more

17 Aug 2026 | 12:32

Saturday, Aug. 22

Sol Mars starts the morning at the Lakeside Farmers Market at Greenwood Lake Winstanley...

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