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

No-Cook Tomato Soup with Dilled Goat Cheese
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Mouths to Feed: A Dill Detour

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Basil’s not the only herb that goes with tomatoes

This tenacious cactus has survived in a box with no soil or care for more than a year. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Last Plant Standing

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Prickly Pear Cactus, it’s your time to shine

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 19, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

A tree-lined street in Newburgh
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Seeing the City for the Trees

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New map shows the value of Newburgh’s greenery

cold spring boat club
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Boat Club

by Contributor August 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Village Board needs to enforce terms of lease

The Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 12, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

The current condition of the lawn can be a good motivator to plant something different. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Better Choices for Dry Lawns

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Drought-tolerant alternatives to turf grasses

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 5, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Black Bean Salad with Lime-Ginger-Coconut Dressing
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Life in the Tropics

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 29, 2022August 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

What to cook when it’s too hot to cook

Krystal Ford redecorated her family's home in Garrison mostly with preowned furniture and decor. RMC Real Estate Photography
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: Re-Re-Decorating

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Getting better at repairing, reusing and repurposing

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 29, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Pink Drink
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Drink Pink

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A smoothie for grown-ups

It took a few minutes of observation to realize the bit of fluff at center was moving. A Master Gardener helped identify it as a wavy lined emerald moth caterpillar feasting on the echinacea.
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: What You Need: More Plants

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 22, 2022July 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Mass plantings disguise imperfections

Blueberry Bars with Lime-Cornflour Shortbread Crust
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Good Cookin’

by Contributor July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Never disappointed by food columnists

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 22, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Marcos Antonio, the owner of Rincon Argentino, recorded this black bear outside a home on Main Street in Cold Spring early on a Saturday in May.
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Bear With Me

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

On the recent rash of sightings

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 15, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Veterans Flags

by Contributor July 8, 2022July 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Year-round display of flags problematic

Blueberry Bars with Lime-Cornflour Shortbread Crust
Posted inFood

Mouths To Feed: Hum a Few Bars

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

On baking, love, and freshly picked blueberries

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 8, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Michael turton headshot
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: I Was a Foodie and Didn’t Know It

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The culinary delights of growing up in rural Canada

Chia Seed Pudding
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Summer Comfort

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The small but mighty chia seed

Jeremy Roffman and Sophia Ptacek
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: Climate Warriors

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A new generation takes on climate change

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 1, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Summer Un-rolls
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Summer, Unrolling

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Summer Rolls without the hassle

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