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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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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 …

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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

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Posted inGardening

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…

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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

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

Worth one laugh…

Eggs & Soldiers
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: The Yolks on You

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The hens are at it again.

Zero waste shopping and sustanable lifestyle concept, various farm organic vegetables, grains, pasta, eggs and fruits in reusable packaging supermarket bags. copy space top view, white concrete table
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Living Green: The Big Waste Problem

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Too much food goes into landfills

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Fjord Trail

by Contributor April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Plan raises “serious practical concerns”

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Mouths to Feed: Fresh Chowder

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 1, 2022April 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Make a friend feel utterly, deliciously cared for

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Reporter’s Notebook: Seeking Diversity and Tolerance

Avatar photo by Nix Spodek April 1, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lack of understanding from classmates, instructors

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

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Reporter’s Notebook: Zeebuffo Coming to Garrison

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 1, 2022April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cross-species draws praise in The Ungulate Times

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Out There: Ghost Cats

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 25, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The enduring mystery of mountain lions

Ruby Martin, 11, gets ready to make her points during a virtual school board meeting.
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Kid Friendly: Kid Activated

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

It’s a long road to crack the code of change.

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly March 25, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Thanks to Medical Reserve Corps

by Contributor March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Health commissioner: Volunteers deserve our respect and gratitude

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Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Layer on the Legumes

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

If you can only plant one thing…

Sugar Cookies with Olive Oil, Orange, Almond and Cardamom
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Mouths to Feed: Sweet Sunshine

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Bright cookies for brighter days

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly March 18, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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