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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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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

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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
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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?

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 6, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Scary Politics

by Contributor November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: What’s more hair-raising? Goblins or local elections?

Main Street Beacon
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Letter: Visitor Feedback

by Contributor November 3, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon “loitering” is eyesore

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Transport Issues

by Contributor November 2, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writers on public transit and Fjord Trail

Buckeyes
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Pass the Buckeye

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

What’s better than a Reese’s cup? A homemade Reese’s cup.

jack-o’-lantern
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Garden Plans and Tweaks

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

Now is the time to observe and imagine

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 30, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Boiled Cider Caramel Dessert Sauce
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Less is More

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 26, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The return of a traditional homesteaders’ staple

Skateboard Pilates
Posted inColumnists

Kid Friendly: Surrendering in Motion

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

“Self-deprecation is the norm in female-speak, and I’m quite sick of it.”

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Reader Endorsements: Dutchess County Legislature

by Contributor October 26, 2021October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer assessments of candidates

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The Cartoon

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

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