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Opinion

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

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Out There: Tree’s a Crowd

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The past and the future of the Nelsonville Woods

News from around the world
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: What is ‘Local’ News?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

“All politics may be local, but I wonder if that’s true of all news as well.”

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh …

eagle
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Veterans Redesign

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

Writer: Memorial Hall in Beacon gets some upgrades

Church of the Nazarene
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Fishkill Senior Project

by Contributor February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Church has responded to community needs

Beacon
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Good-Cause Eviction

by Contributor February 20, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Law would bankrupt small-business owners

Spaghet-Thai with Turkey Meatballs
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Let’s Get the Meatball Rolling

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

From Marco Polo to Chef Boyardee

spring greens
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Countdown to Seed Sowing

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 18, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Preparing early season crops

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

20 mph limit
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Letter: 20 is Plenty

by Contributor February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We need a lower speed limit in Beacon

Congee with Chicken, Mushrooms & Bok Choy
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: The Comforts of Congee

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A soothing dish to get through the snowy season

Beacon
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Beacon Through the Eyes of the Class of 2022

Avatar photo by Sam Harle February 11, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Much has changed in city over two decades

induction stove
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: Cooking With Magnets

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The joy of cooking without gas

Martin Luther King statue
Posted inAround Town

MLK Jr. Essay Winners

by Staff February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

“Are we keeping the dream alive?”

use a child as a weight during leg lifts
Posted inColumnists

Kid Friendly: Power of Self-Love

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

“If the impulse is to get angry at the thought of doing something satisfying for yourself, it’s time for a pause.”

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 11, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Greenhouse
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Gardening in the Snow

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

If you’ve got a milk jug, you’ve got a greenhouse

Portobellos with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Ciao Bello

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The shoulder pads of the mushroom world

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 4, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

facial or surgical mask on top of the eviction note
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Are Evictions Coming?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 28, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Uncertainty returns as moratorium expires 

Rae Baresel, Mike Diblasi, Steven Diblasi, Ryan Thorpe and Jay Lemos
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Summiting Everest (in Beacon)

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

24 hours of “fun” on the mountain

tiktok pic
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Drifting Away

Avatar photo by Lily Zuckerman January 28, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lost in social media’s addictive pull 

money cash house
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Short-Term Rentals

by Contributor January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Where are the complaints?

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Sour Cream Cornbread with Honey Butter
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Corn in the USA

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cornbread is the most American food that exists

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