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

Electronic devices dump site. E-waste disposal, management, reuse, recycle and recovery concept. Electronic consumerism, globalization, raw material source concept.
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: Digital Detritus

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford June 23, 2023June 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What to do with your e-waste

1957 Ford Thunderbird
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Classic Wheels: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 23, 2023May 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A Beacon boy’s dream comes true

Scrambled Eggs with Feta and Red Pepper Aioli
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Mouths to Feed: The Price of Eggs

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself

Beacon High School
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Letter: Thanks to Beacon Teachers

by Contributor June 23, 2023July 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon High School PTSO congratulates graduates

The Cartoon
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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

An unfiltered view of last week’s unfiltered sky Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Welcome to the Age of Fire

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

When it’s hot and dry enough, anything will burn

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 16, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

This broomsedge grass appeared in a field we stopped mowing. The native grass was in the soil's seed bank and if I collect it and grow it, it will be a local ecotype plant. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Finding Native Plants

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

How your yard can help restore biodiversity

cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 9, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Chefs Linto Devassykutty and Sanu Pathrose of Gymkhana
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Far from Curry Row

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A spice odyssey in Fishkill

cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 2, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Fjord Trail bridge at breakneck
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Letters: Benefits of Fjord Trail

by Contributor May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Project will address longstanding hazards

fall foliage
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Roots and Shoots: Gardening in Weird Weather

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Here’s my advice for the spring: “Maybe” and “It depends”

Route 301
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Braving Route 301

Avatar photo by Eamon Wall May 26, 2023January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Speeding cars imperil pedestrians

rhubarb-cheesecake
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Smart Food

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A life lesson for the new graduates

Continental Commons
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Letter: Continental Commons

by Contributor May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Historical society plans demonstration in Fishkill

cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly May 26, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Youth Climate Summit

by Contributor May 26, 2023May 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Garrison School hosted full day of events

Alexa Rosales (foreground), the founder of the Body Liberation Outdoor Club, leads a hike on Storm King. Photo provided
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Liberating the Outdoors

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Expanding access with the Body Liberation Outdoor Club

1966 Land Rover Series IIA
Posted inColumnists

Classic Wheels: 1966 Land Rover Series IIA

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 19, 2023May 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

“There’s no power anything, just lights, signals and a horn.”

Earth crystal glass globe ball with windmills, Saving environment ecology, save clean planet
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: What’s Your Future? (II)

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Visions for our world in 2050

toilets
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Wide Angle: The Trouble With Toilets

Avatar photo by Stowe Boyd May 19, 2023August 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

All dressed up and nowhere to go

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly May 19, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Crab Salad with Asparagus 
Ribbons on Toast
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Mama May I

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

On avocados and unconditional love

Joe pye weed is a perennial that doesn't need your approval.
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Grieving with Plants

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Creating a memorial garden

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