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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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Kid Friendly: Love & Marriage

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What if we threw showers for newly uncoupled people?

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 31, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Roots and Shoots: What’s Wrong With My Plant?

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The answer may be simpler than you think

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Mouths to Feed: Out of My Hands

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

Control is an illusion, so grill some cheese

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 24, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Roots and Shoots: Growing A Pollinator-Friendly Cutting Garden

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A new perspective on wildflowers 

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh …

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Out There: The Mystery of the Sick Songbirds

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Removal and cleaning of bird feeders recommended

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Letter: Community Choice

by Contributor July 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown CCA program explained

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh …

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Small, Good Things: Greek to Me

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 6, 2021July 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

What was the problem? The phyllo.

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Kid Friendly: Serving Summer

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth July 5, 2021July 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Parents: Keep your own cup half full

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh …

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Letter: Library Story

by Contributor July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Sesame Street taught me English, library taught me America

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Letter: Climate Action

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

Galef: Bill would create strong renewable energy workforce

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Mouths to Feed: Go Nuts

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 29, 2021June 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A cool sauce for when things get hot

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Roots and Shoots: Support the Pollinators

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 29, 2021June 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Celebrating International Pollinator Week

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Letter: Gun Safety

by Contributor June 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Putnam legislators misrepresent state bill

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 26, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Letter: Climate Smart

by Contributor June 24, 2021June 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Restaurants should return to washable dishware

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Out There: Beacon Fire Tower Turns 90

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 22, 2021June 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers needed to help with repairs

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 19, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Letter: Masks at School

by Contributor June 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We should accept our responsibility to protect others

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Mouths to Feed: Devil in the Details

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 15, 2021June 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Striking a balance between photogenic and delicious

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Roots and Shoots: Gardening Checklist

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 15, 2021June 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

You can still sow now for an autumn harvest

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