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

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”?

cartoon
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The Cartoon

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
Posted inFood

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…

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
Posted inFood

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…

Pride flag
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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.
Posted inGardening

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
Posted inFood

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.
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Bugging Out

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

Reconsidering the humble mosquito

COVID shrug
Posted inColumnists

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

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Almond Cake
Posted inFood

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

Putnam Sheriff badge
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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?

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Dukkah
Posted inFood

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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