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

Students at the Garrison School participated in a Youth Climate Summit on May 20.
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Living Green: Youth in Action

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Preparing kids to tackle the climate crisis

Herb-Marinated Tofu and Bean Salad
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Small, Good Things: Tofu Twofer

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A recipe for tofu skeptics

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 3, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Pride Month

by Contributor June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Four businesses generously donated flags

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Treat your yard to a nicely behaved and lovely vine this season with native honeysuckle.
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Roots and Shoots: Dual Nature

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Don’t let vines get out of control

Just So Spring Salad
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Mouths to Feed: Sprigs of Joy

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Ode to (the herb of) joy

Don’t blame me — I’m a pollinator.
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Out There: Bugging Out

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Reconsidering the humble mosquito

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Reporter’s Notebook: The COVID Shrug

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 20, 2022March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

“I am built for sprints, not marathons, which is what the pandemic has become.”

Beacon Historical Society
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Letter: Thanks for Tour

by Contributor May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Appreciated student visit to Beacon Historical Society

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly May 20, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Almond Cake
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Mouths to Feed: Cake for Me and You

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A versatile, unforgettable cake joins the pantheon

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Letter: Putnam Sheriff Report

by Contributor May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Did it backfire on Legislature?

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly May 13, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Dukkah
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Small, Good Things: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A dish that has no right to be as good as it is

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Living Green: Bitcoin Waste

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

The digital currency uses tremendous amounts of energy

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly May 6, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Boscobel 9D
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Letter: Traffic Jam

by Contributor May 5, 2022May 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Do we need traffic guard at Boscobel?

Garrison School Budget
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Letter: Garrison School Budget

by Contributor May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Past board presidents: Vote yes on May 17

Pasta with Asparagus and Salmon ‘Carbonara’
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Mouths to Feed: Home Made

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 29, 2022May 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

There are some tastes you never outgrow

Car full of plants
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Roots and Shoots: Plant Shopping

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

It’s easy to buy plants. Keeping them alive is another project.

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

A reasonable ramp harvest
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Out There: Off Ramp

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Navigating the written and unwritten rules of foraging.

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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