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Roots and Shoots: Spring Gifts

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

It’s time to plant bulbs

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Classic Wheels: 1965 Corvair Monza 110 Sport Coupe

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The poor man’s Porsche

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Reader Endorsements: Dutchess Legislature

by Contributor October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Votes of confidence for county candidates

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Reader Endorsements: Dutchess D.A.

by Contributor October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Votes of confidence for district attorney candidates

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Reader Endorsements: Philipstown

by Contributor October 27, 2023October 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Votes of confidence for town supervisor, board candidates

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 27, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Reporter’s Notebook: The Garrison Hunter

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 20, 2023November 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A quest to visit every town named Garrison

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Out There: Following the Forest

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mapping project seeks community scientists

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Small, Good Things: One for the Ladies

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Honoring the Three Sisters

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 20, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

This is the red oak in my yard that I'm glad I didn't destroy by trying to transplant it 13 years ago. Photo by P. Doan
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Roots and Shoots: Big Trees

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Planting oaks and maples

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 13, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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My View: Designing Connections

Christine Ortiz by Christine Ortiz October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What my family taught me about homes

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Letter: Hamilton Fish and the Library

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Writer: My grandfather was not perfect, but he wasn’t a bad man

Asylum Brook was rerouted to empty into Fishkill Creek below the Roundhouse dam.
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Out There: The Buried Streams of Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Uncovering the history of Asylum Brook

outdoor manual worker clean the fallen leaves on the road by blower in autumn
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Wide Angle: Dirty and Loud

Avatar photo by Stowe Boyd October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The impacts of leaf blowers

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 6, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Beacon Priorities

by Contributor October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Retired architect has three approaches to better city

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 29, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Erin McNally
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Roots and Shoots: Sparks of Future Plants

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Collecting seeds inspires generations

Greek-style green beans
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Mouths to Feed: Love and Learn

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

My affair with Greek-style green beans

1951 Vincent Black Shadow
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Classic Wheels: 1951 Vincent Black Shadow

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 22, 2023May 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The love of his life, at least among motorized vehicles

Sweet Corn Risotto
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Small, Good Things: Simply Seasonal

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A recipe with ingredients you can find!

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Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 22, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Mouths to Feed: An Evening Meal

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Savoring the last days of summer

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