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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 July 29, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Pink Drink
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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.
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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
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Letter: Good Cookin’

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

Writer: Never disappointed by food columnists

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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.
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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

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Nelsonville Village Hall
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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
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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

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

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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
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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
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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

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

Worth one laugh …

Summer Un-rolls
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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

Gardening success as defined by losing your parsley to hungry swallowtail caterpillars
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Roots and Shoots: Praise the Pollinators

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Much of our food system relies on them

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 24, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Juneteenth
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Letter: Juneteenth in Dutchess

by Contributor June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: County needs to make holiday official

Pete Seeger had hoped that Little Stony Point would someday be an official swimming spot on the river.
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Swimming in the Hudson

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Where you can — and can’t

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Gun Safety

by Contributor June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislator: Who is on new “school task force”?

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Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 17, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Back pain
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Reporter’s Notebook: Back in the Saddle

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 10, 2022June 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our Beacon Editor checks back in

Ferocious Peach Salad
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Mouths to Feed: Daring Peaches

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

There are worse things than waiting for a bowl of peaches to ripen

seedling winterberry bush
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Roots and Shoots: Season of Despair

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The never-ending battle against invasive species

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 10, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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