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Skip Pearlman

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Skip Pearlman is an award-winning photojournalist who has been photographing and covering news, sports and features in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties for three decades, and currently resides in Dutchess County.

Skip was formerly a photographer and reporter at Daily Voice.

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Schools
Haldane High School Celebrates Graduates At Commencement Haldane High School Celebrates Graduates At Commencement
Haldane High School Celebrates Graduates At Commencement COLD SPRING, N.Y. - Haldane High School held its annual commencement ceremony Saturday on a clear, sunny morning outside the high school. Brian Alm gave opening remarks, Wylie Thornquist was class Valedictorian, and Adele Westerhuis was the Class of 2016 Salutatorian. Dr. Diana Bowers and Jennifer Daly presented diplomas to the Class of 2016, which included 75 graduates.

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Schools
Fairfield Warde High School Toasts Class Of 2016 At Commencement Fairfield Warde High School Toasts Class Of 2016 At Commencement
Fairfield Warde High School Toasts Class Of 2016 At Commencement FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield Warde High School held its 12th commencement ceremony, with graduates, family and friends packing the outdoor courtyard on a sunny and warm Thursday evening at the school. Gabriella Zarlenga gave opening remarks, and Emma Vahey gave the Class of 2016 address. Emma Gleysteen was the salutatorian, and Samantha Miller was the class valedictorian. Headmaster David Ebling presented the Class of 2016, which included 379 graduates.

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Schools
Bunnell High School Toasts The Graduating Class Of 2016 Bunnell High School Toasts The Graduating Class Of 2016
Bunnell High School Toasts The Graduating Class Of 2016 STRATFORD, Conn. — Frank Scott Bunnell High School held its 56th commencement ceremony Wednesday afternoon, with big crowds lining the track and filling the bleachers on both sides of the field to view the outdoor ceremony on the football field. There were 323 graduates, with Principal Dr. Nancy C. Dowling presenting the Class of 2016. Olivia H. Belliveau was the class Valedictorian, and Madeleine L. Videira was the Salutatorian. David J. Junga, Student Council President, gave closing remarks.

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Neighbors
Bridgeport Vigil Delivers Message To Orlando: 'You Are Not Alone' Bridgeport Vigil Delivers Message To Orlando: 'You Are Not Alone'
Bridgeport Vigil Delivers Message To Orlando: 'You Are Not Alone' BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim joined members of the groups YANA (You Are Not Alone) and PPOW (Powerful Praying Outstanding Women) on Wednesday for a vigil to remember the victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando and to speak out against gun violence and hate. The vigil was held in front of the Margaret Morton Government Center.  Speakers included Ganim, evangelist Tressa Peele of PPOW, Nicole Matthews of YANA, YANA founder Dawn Spearman, Allison Sloan, and Pastor Stallworth of the East End Baptist Church of Bridgeport. You Are Not Alone is a group of mother…

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Neighbors
Hometown Crowd Returns To Roots At Georgetown Day Festival Hometown Crowd Returns To Roots At Georgetown Day Festival
Hometown Crowd Returns To Roots At Georgetown Day Festival GEORGETOWN, Conn. — Big crowds came out for the 14th annual Georgetown Day Festival on Sunday, with vendors and visitors jamming Main Street for a day of entertainment, food and fun. Live music was provided by local bands. And there was plenty of food of all kinds, a beer tent, a dunking booth, and activities for the kids. The festival is sponsored by Georgetown Village Restoration Inc., the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department, the Georgetown Community Association, and the Georgetown Lions Club. Georgetown is located at the point where the towns of Wilton, Redding, Ridgefield, and Weston…

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Lifestyle
New Fairfield Dishes Up Sweet Treats At Annual Strawberry Fest New Fairfield Dishes Up Sweet Treats At Annual Strawberry Fest
New Fairfield Dishes Up Sweet Treats At Annual Strawberry Fest NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Preserve New Fairfield held its annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday at the New Fairfield Senior Center, with visitors enjoying food and entertainment on a beautiful sunny afternoon. The main attraction was strawberries. They were dished up covered with chocolate, over shortcake and covered with whipped cream. Other edible goodies were served as well. The festival also offered local vendors, raffles, summer toys, face painting for the kids, and live music from local band Abby and the Roadsters — made up of all middle-school-age musicians.

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Lifestyle
Walkway Over Hudson Draws Visitors From Near, Far Walkway Over Hudson Draws Visitors From Near, Far
Walkway Over Hudson Draws Visitors From Near, Far POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - An old railroad crossing has been reborn into one of the Hudson Valley's top attractions, and people just can't seem to get enough of the unique Walkway Over the Hudson Historic State Park. No wonder - the Walkway has become hugely popular because of its spectacular views of the Hudson, north and south. It's also a great place to bike, walk meet friends, take photographs and watch fireworks on July 4, as well as appreciate the history of the area. The Walkway - which opened in 2009 after being purchased 11 years earlier - spans the Hudson from Poughkeepsie to Newburgh, …

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Sports
Fly Fishermen Flock To Pawling's Anger's Den For Lures, Equipment Fly Fishermen Flock To Pawling's Anger's Den For Lures, Equipment
Fly Fishermen Flock To Pawling's Anger's Den For Lures, Equipment PAWLING, N.Y. - Area fly fishermen looking for top-shelf flies, wrapping materials and accessories in the Dutchess County area know all about Angler's Den in Pawling. "We're one of the last actual fly stores - there aren't a lot left," Manager Matt Hackett told Daily Voice during a recent visit. "What separates us is that we have a lot of fly tying material. Several shops in the area have closed, people order stuff on the internet - but we still have a unique selection of stuff that still keeps people coming in. And in the winter we keep going - tying flies. "We probably…

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Schools
Big Band Outdoor Concert Draws Big Crowd To Dover High School Big Band Outdoor Concert Draws Big Crowd To Dover High School
Big Band Outdoor Concert Draws Big Crowd To Dover High School DOVER PLAINS, N.Y. - The Dover High School Music Boosters hosted The Big Band Sound in a fund-raising concert Friday evening in the courtyard of Dover High School. The band performed popular jazz standards from all of the famous big bands. At the conclusion of the evening, members of the school's jazz ensemble joined the band for a grand finale. Admission was $5, with proceeds benefiting the music education offerings at the school. The Music Boosters also grilled up hamburgers and hot dogs and had refreshments for sale.

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News
Th!nk Dutchess Alliance For Business Celebrates Opening Of New HQ Th!nk Dutchess Alliance For Business Celebrates Opening Of New HQ
Th!nk Dutchess Alliance For Business Celebrates Opening Of New HQ POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro joined dignitaries and business officials Friday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Th!nk Dutchess – Alliance for Business headquarters. The new headquarters serves as a “one-stop shop” for business, with five organizations co-located in the space, including the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency, Local Development Corporation, Workforce Investment Board, Women’s Enterprise Development Center and Dutchess County Government. The headquarters also includes satellite offices and meeting ro…

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