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Pamela DoanColumnist

Pamela Doan, who lives in Philipstown, has been reporting for The Current since 2013. She can be reached at [email protected].

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Board Forced to Make Cuts by Reducing Staff

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 13, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Budget deadline extended to April 22

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Garrison Resident’s Series on Climate Change Launches

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 12, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

David Gelber is co-creator and executive producer of nine shows

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Native Plants for Beauty and Balance

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 10, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Better suited to the climate, and less fussy

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Still Struggling with Budget Gap

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 5, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison budget approved

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Where’s My Crocus?!

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 3, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s time to get some spring projects started

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane School Budget Difficulties Worsen

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 31, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Board weighs cutbacks

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: The Case Against Lawns

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 27, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sustainable landscapes needs to address deer population

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Board Appoints New Superintendent

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 21, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Also approves new contract with teachers

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Do It for the Butterflies

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 20, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

One gardener’s weed is another gardener’s centerpiece

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Where Does That Syrup Come From?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 13, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Metal buckets have started to appear on maple trees

Posted inPhilipstown News

Local School Boards Grapple with 2014-2015 Budgets

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 9, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Public budget voting set for May 20

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Freedom’s Gardener

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 6, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Revealing the area’s history and horticulture’s evolution

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Board Names New Superintendent

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 5, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Administrator assumes responsibilities July 1

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Board Reports Progress on Budget and Other Projects

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 2, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Superintendent search moves forward with on-site visit

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Extend the Growing Season

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 27, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Make use of cold frames and hoop beds

Meadowsweet seedlings wait to be transplanted to a permanent place in the yard. (Photo by P. Doan)
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Be Adventurous, Order Seedlings This Spring

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 20, 2014July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A month from now, the ground should (fingers crossed) look very different

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Board Close to Decision on Superintendent Hiring

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 18, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Snow days eat into schedule

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: How Homegrown Is Necessary?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 13, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Debating the benefits of seeds vs. transplants

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Protecting Natural Resources by Conserving Land

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 6, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

HHLT has helped to preserve 1,300 acres

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Approaching Food As Our Connection to Nature

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sustainable food improves health of our bodies and our land

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Sustainable Landscapes Combat Environmental Issues

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 23, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s not a question of whether an invasive species will arrive, it’s a question of when…

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: It’s January … What To Do with the Christmas Tree?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 12, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Have you thought of dumping it in a fish pond?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Resolutions for the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 9, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What we do in the garden reflects the way we think about the world

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Hires Interim Superintendent

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 22, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Colucci delays retirement three weeks

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Christmas Bird Count Set for Dec. 28

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 22, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers count in local “circles” of about 15 miles radius

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