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

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Nature in action in winter: This fungus has found a good home on a tree stump. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Garden Resolutions V.11

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 7, 2023January 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Looking back on 10 years of garden resolutions

White Bean and Roasted Garlic Dip
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Mouths to Feed: Where You Bean?

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

An unreliable memory leads to a reliable dip.

Red checkmark
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Reporter’s Notebook: Every Generation Has It Worse

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Learning Latin, with the scars to prove it

Putnam County courthouse
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Letter: Civil Service

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

Writer: Politicians were congenial — can it continue?

Levenberg
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Letter: New in Assembly

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

District 95 representative introduces herself

Deer, like people, enjoy a good run now and then.
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Out There: This Deer World

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

How the presence – or absence – of deer changes the landscape

Bison Chili with Black Beans
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: This-Is-Not-That Chili

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The wild flavors of bison chili

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 30, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peppermint Buttercream
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Mouths to Feed: The 12 Verbs of Christmas

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Doing things instead of getting things

1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan
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Classic Wheels: 1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 23, 2022May 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A new column about classic vehicles and motorcycles

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Letter: Galef Says Thanks

by Contributor December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

After 30 years, Assemblywoman will retire on Dec. 31

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 23, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Violeta (right) celebrates with her parents, Eduardo and Francisca, and sisters, Cala and Rita, after the family moved to Cold Spring in 2015.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Farewell, Mi Pueblo Acogedor

Avatar photo by Violeta Edwards Salas December 16, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Student correspondent returns to Santiago

Expensive housing market vector concept. Unaffordable, out of reach price, market crisis, recession. Minimal design. Eps10 vector illustration.
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Wide Angle: Priced Out

Avatar photo by Stowe Boyd December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The housing crisis and the Highlands

cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 16, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Roast Carrots with Citrus and Coriander
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Carrots, Baby

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 9, 2022December 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A carotene crowd pleaser

the secret lives of backyard bugs
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Holiday Gifts for Gardeners

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 9, 2022August 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

(Or maybe just yourself)

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 9, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

The summit at Sugarloaf has been closed since 2019 because of damage from a wildfire.
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Season of Sanctuary

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Leaving well enough alone

Air to air heat pump for cooling or heating the home. Outdoor unit
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: The Wonders of Heat Pumps

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford December 2, 2022October 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Devices can produce cleaner air, and lower bills

Triple vax
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Letter: Triple Threat

by Contributor December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Key difference between “fully vaccinated” and “up-to-date”

The Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 2, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Discomfort Food

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A bracing salad to go with those leftovers

Pussy willow catkins in spring; willows are a key species for insects and therefore, birds. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Thank You, to the Plants

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Gratitude in the garden

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