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Opinion

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

Black Hummus
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Small, Good Things: Dark Matter

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 21, 2022October 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Switch your hummus to dark mode

The Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 21, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Julie Shiroishi, Rob Rolison
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Reader Endorsements: State Senate

by Contributor October 21, 2022October 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Julie Shiroishi and Rob Rolison are candidates for 39th District

New England asters
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Falling for Asters (and Goldenrod)

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Autumn colors return to the garden

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 14, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Lion Electric, a company based in Quebec, produces electric-powered buses that it hopes will soon be in high demand. Lion Electric
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: What Schools Can Do

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford October 7, 2022October 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Getting smart about climate change

The view from Storm King; are we in for a “classic fall” this year? Photo by B. Cronin
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Out There: The Return of the Crisp

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Climate change, changing leaves and getting weird

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 7, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

beets
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Mouths to Feed: Some of the People All of the Time

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A brain flash leads to a fairly amazing dish

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Mahammar (Sumac) Chicken
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Small, Good Things: Such Sweet Sour

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Sumac takes a starring role

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

During the drought, this Joe pye weed withered and died in one section while another section bloomed. (Photo by P. Doan)
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Plant Breeding for Beginners

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 16, 2022September 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Save seeds from your drought-hardy plants

Korean-flavored Pork Bowl with Kale and Carrots
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Constant Cravings

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A dinner that’s in heavy rotation

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

cartoon
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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Put your roof and downspouts to work collecting rainwater. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: What to Do About the Water

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Rain barrels for everyone!

Eggplant Salad, Beet and Goat Cheese Sandwich (Photo by Henry Weed)
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: One Not For the Road

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A messy sandwich is a good sandwich

Gretchen Dykstra (center) with two Polish volunteers
Posted inColumnists

My View: What I Did This Summer

by Contributor September 2, 2022December 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Tired of just sending checks, Cold Spring resident went to Poland

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Abortion Law

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

Assemblywoman: What New York law says

cartoon
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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Esquites, Bean & Cherry Tomato Salad
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Navigating the Maize

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

An optimal dish for a suboptimal corn season

Earth day diversity and cultural celebration as diverse global cultures and multi-cultural unity.
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: Climate Justice

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford August 26, 2022August 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The impacts of climate change will not be borne equally

The Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 26, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Rock St Wall
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Letter: Rock Street Wall

by Contributor August 22, 2022August 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Stone wall creates dangerous situation

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