Hayworth On a Roll
Candidate collects GOP endorsements
Nan Hayworth, the Mt. Kisco ophthalmologist seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Congressman John Hall is picking up endorsements all over the 19th Congressional district. Full Story
Putnam is State’s Healthiest County
Where you live plays a role in your health.
Putnam County residents are the healthiest in New York State in terms of health outcomes.
The encouraging news was released Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, which completed a study dealing with health issues of America’s 3,000-plus counties. Full Story
Big Crowd Rallies for Immigration Reform
Norma Pereira-Mora is fearful for people of her homeland residing in Putnam County.
The Guatemalan-born United States citizen, who resides in Carmel with her husband and three children, expressed concern Monday while attending an immigration reform rally on the steps of the historic Putnam County Courthouse. Full Story
Library Displays Presidential Quilt
From George Washington to Barack Obama, portraits of the forty-four Presidents of the United States have been stitched into a quilt that is currently on display at the Mahopac Public Library. This large-scale quilt, created at the Library by the Community Crafters, captures the character and personality of each President and forms a unique timeline of American history. Full Story
Mahopac stages Hats-On for Haiti
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In an ef fo rt to r aise f un ds to benefit earthquake-ravaged Haiti, Mahopac students and teachers staged a “Hats- On Day” today (February 11) in which the wearing of hats was not only allowed in school but encouraged. Full Story
Burnham and Wright Named National Merit Finalists
Veronica Burnham and Devin Wright are exceptional young adults. The Mahopac High School seniors are among the top one percent of the 1.5 million entrants in the National Merit Scholarship competition for 2010. Full Story
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The Brewster girls celebrate their first-round playoff win over Tappan Zee last Friday at Brewster. See Section Two for more coverage.
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Brewster’s Jordan Cirocco skies to the basket during a loss to Roosevelt
in round one of the Class A playoffs. See Sports for more coverage.
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It’s not Vancouver, but rather the icy terrain of Lake Gleneida’s shores,
where a cross-country skier, Dan David, makes his way through the snow.
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