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Pamela Doan
Pamela Doan, who lives in Philipstown, has been reporting for The Current since 2013. She can be reached at [email protected].
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Holiday Flora
The season’s plants — fleeting and disposable — leave me feeling sad
Posted inPhilipstown News
Garrison School Superintendent Search Continues
Colucci on track to retire at year’s end
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Have a Merry, Green Christmas
Are fake trees or real trees better for the environment?
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Bin Composting for Any Budget, Time Constraint or Space
Common question: What should I add?
Posted inPhilipstown News
Garrison: Coming to Terms with Common Core
“The Common Core in and of itself is not the problem”
Posted inPhilipstown News
Library Referendum to Appear on Garrison School Budget Ballot
Board also discusses Common Core
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Let Worms Do the Dirty Work
Red Wrigglers are a great choice for vermicomposting
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Hoping for a Cold, Snowy Winter
Shutting down for the season seems like a good idea
Posted inPhilipstown News
Garrison School Withdraws from Race to the Top
Seeks to protect student behavioral data
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Topping – Save it for Ice Cream Sundaes
Some of our efforts to improve safety can do more harm than good
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Farewell, Tomatoes of 2013
It’s time to settle in for the winter
Posted inPhilipstown News
Garrison School Board Welcomes Community Involvement in Superintendent Selection
Race to the Top participation raises student data security concerns
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Colors of the Season
Temperature, cloud cover and rainfall impact leaf color intensity and duration
Posted inPhilipstown News
Farmers’ Market Moving Back to Cold Spring’s Main Street This Winter
Vendors to set up in St. Mary’s Parish Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News
Garrison Ranks in Top 10 Percent of New York Schools on Tests
New ELA and math exams designed to assess critical thinking skills and knowledge
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Ash Trees Threatened by Beetle, Quarantine in Place
Emerald ash borer not confirmed in Putnam but has been found in Dutchess
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: More on Invasive Plant Issues
Readers ask about how to battle other stubborn invaders
Posted inPhilipstown News
Role of Technology in Education Focus of Garrison School Board Discussion
Consultant presents three-year strategic plan
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Plant a Tree for Science
National Phenology Network looking for volunteers to plant a cloned lilac
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Japanese Barberry: Know Before You Grow
When it comes to Berberis thunbergii, it’s personal
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Labor-Saving Tips for the Garden
Don’t set up a schedule that doesn’t help your lawn
Posted inGardening
Roots and Shoots: Back to School in the Garden
Many local organizations offer classes for gardeners
