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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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Worth one laugh…

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Roots and Shoots: Future Forests

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The daunting task of planting 25 million trees

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Worth one laugh…

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Out There: Bird Flu — What’s Next?

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And what do you need to do about it?

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Classic Wheels: 1953 Farmall Super H

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A workhorse that “purrs like a kitten”

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Worth one laugh…

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Roots and Shoots: New Plants from Old Plants

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Taking advantage of the thaw

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Worth one laugh…

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Reporter’s Notebook: Don’t Get Scammed

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If it seems like it’s too good to be true, it is

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Out There: Plastics on the Brain

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The plastics problem is getting worse

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Small, Good Things: Always For Pleasure, Always on Monday

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A recipe for “New World” beans and rice

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Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Putnam Taxes

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County executive: Residents want taxes cut

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Roots and Shoots: Digging Deeper with Hudson Valley Seed

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An interview with co-founder Douglas Muller

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Worth one laugh…

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Out There: Justice for All

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Protecting the past, and future, of environmental justice

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Classic Wheels: 1938 Chevy Master Deluxe

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The return of The Rat Patrol

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Worth one laugh…

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Our View: Putnam Needs Change

by Contributor January 31, 2025February 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Four county legislators call for transparency, accountability

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Roots and Shoots: Testing Seeds, Finding Purpose

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Finding solace in new growth

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Reporter’s Notebook: Tice on Ice

Avatar photo by Joey Asher January 24, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Ice fishing on the West Branch Reservoir

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Small, Good Things: Two-or-More

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Hot soup for cold nights

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Roots and Shoots: Healthy Habits

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Changing up your gardening routines

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