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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 December 16, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Roast Carrots with Citrus and Coriander
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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
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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)

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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

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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”

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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…

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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
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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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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 25, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Bay-Juniper Crème Brûlée
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: In the Realm of the Senses

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 18, 2022November 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

It’s time to indulge

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 18, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Wide Angle: E-bike Encounters

Avatar photo by Stowe Boyd November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

What rules apply to e-bikes?

Find beauty in sleeping plants.
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Roots and Shoots: Season of Rest

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Finding beauty in sleeping plants

Main Street Cold Spring
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Letter: Modern Crosswalks

by Contributor November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Cold Spring needs to be safer for pedestrians

Squirrel in space
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 11, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Members of Beacon Climate Action Now canvassed with a petition calling for a ban on gas and oil in new construction in the city. Photo provided
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Living Green: Close to Home

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New local group: Action is the antidote to despair

Mushrooms abound in Fahnestock (but leave them there). Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Eyes of the Woods

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Making room for mushrooms

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 4, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Roast Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Top Tuber

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Spicing up fall with Japanese sweet potatoes

Lots of life is happening under those fallen leaves. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Life Under the Leaves

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Put down the rake and relax

Village Hall
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Reader Endorsements: Cold Spring Village

by Contributor October 28, 2022November 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for board candidates

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 28, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Adam Hotaling
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Reader Endorsement: Highway Superintendent

by Contributor October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Philipstown candidate has 25 years experience

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