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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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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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Letter: See and Be Seen

by Contributor December 23, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Get a reflector or light to walk after dark

Pozole Verde con Hongos (Green Pozole with Mushrooms)
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: A Kernel of Comfort

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Pozole Verde con Hongos (Green Pozole with Mushrooms)

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Posted inColumnists

Living Green: Batten Down the Hatches

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Introducing a new column on lowering your carbon footprint

Frank Bugg
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Appreciating Frank Bugg

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 18, 2021January 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A 1961 Beacon grad who pushed for teacher diversity at schools

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 18, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Protestors with signs
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Public Discussion

by Contributor December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Protestors should have engaged

The Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 11, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Bathroom door
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Job Well Done

by Contributor December 5, 2021December 4, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Officer was professional, calm, competent

Merandy Early Murphy
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: A Changing of the Guard in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

What it takes to serve a village

The Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 4, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Butternut and Romesco Mash
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: If Wishes Were Dishes

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 30, 2021November 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A mash with “more-ish-ness”

gardening books
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Roots and Shoots: Gardener Gift Guide

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 30, 2021December 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Unexpected gifts they’ll actually use

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 27, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Gordon Stewart
Posted inAround Town

Remembering Gordon Stewart

by Staff November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Founder of paper died seven years ago today

Electric grid
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Confused about CCA?

by Contributor November 26, 2021November 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: How Community Choice Aggregation works

Roast Chicken & Butternut Squash with Turkish Spices, Feta & Pistachios
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Come Together

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 23, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Turning a few recent themes – cider, squash, Turkish spices – into something new

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 20, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Main Street Beacon
Posted inBeacon News

Reporter’s Notebook: How High is Too Damn High?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2021December 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A look at Beacon’s affordability crisis

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Secession for Philipstown?

by Contributor November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Should town flee to Dutchess?

Little bluestem seed heads
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: From the Prairie to Your Yard

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 16, 2021November 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The pleasures of a late autumn meadow

Fall Fruit Salad
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Cool Cuts

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 16, 2021November 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A salad that’s refreshing – no matter how you slice it

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 13, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Robert Langley
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Sheriff Says Thanks

by Contributor November 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Langley: Grateful to have served

The Cornish Estate
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Unearthing the Cornish Estate

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 9, 2021November 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The hidden history of Breakneck Valley

Beacon Portland
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Keep Beacon Weird

Kat Merry by Kat Merry November 6, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Is Beacon an East Coast version of Portland, Oregon?

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