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Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the author/producer’s interpretation of facts and data.

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

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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
Posted inFood

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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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Zucchini Betty
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Mouths to Feed: An Evening Meal

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Savoring the last days of summer

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 15, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Tools of the trade Photo by B. Cronin
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Out There: Rocks on My Mind

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A chance to pitch in

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 8, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Clove Creek trout
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Reporter’s Notebook: Trout Still Live in Clove Creek

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 1, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

But how much longer can they survive?

Tussock moth caterpillars have been busy eating leaves and growing fast for their next stage. Photo by P. Doan
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Roots and Shoots: Fall Prep

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Don’t stop weeding just yet

Tuna Salad with Green Olives, 
Capers and Fennel
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Mouths to Feed: Fish Hooks

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The summer of tinned fish rolls on

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 1, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Our reporter went airborne aboard this glider at Wurtsboro Airport. Photo by Jonathan Elie
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Reporter’s Notebook: Soaring Like a Vulture

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 25, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Come fly with Mike.

Fisherman’s Eggs, Sicilian Style
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Small, Good Things: The Tin Man

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Tinned fish take a trip to Sicily

1958 MGA 1500
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Classic Wheels: 1958 MGA 1500

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

What it lacks in options, it makes up for with engineering.

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 25, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Violeta Edwards Salas (center) with friends Elena Fuenzalida, Flora Jurgens and Ángela Fernández (Photo provided)
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Reporter’s Notebook: Letter from Chile

Avatar photo by Violeta Edwards Salas August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our correspondent in Santiago checks in

EllieQ is marketed as an “empathetic care companion.” Intuition Robotics
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Wide Angle: The Loneliness Epidemic

Avatar photo by Stowe Boyd August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Restructuring lives around people instead of work

Green Beans and Tofu with Toasted Sesame Paste
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Bean There

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Improvising to create a memorable Asian-inspired dish

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 18, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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