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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: Food Drive Disrupted

by Contributor December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Far-right protestors screamed epithets

Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 5, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Grapefruit Avocado Salad
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Mouths to Feed: Holiday Reset

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 5, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A refresh after that 4,500-calorie Thanksgiving meal

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Prison Action

by Contributor December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Governor needs to release vulnerable inmates

Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Does Beacon Need a Community Center?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 27, 2020April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

City’s last communtiy center closed in 2011

Thanksgiving table
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Letter: Thanks at Thanksgiving

by Contributor November 27, 2020November 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Thanks to St. Mary’s and Tina Merando for holiday meals

Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 27, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Spicy Maple-Ginger Pumpkin Seeds
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Mouths to Feed: Seeds of Change

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 24, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A spot of sweet-and-spicy calm

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 21, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Roots and Shoots: What Did You Do in the Garden? 

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 20, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Share your stories. Also, some timeless advice.

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Golden Raisins and Pistachio Butter
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Beet Surrender

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 17, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beets that are sweet enough to eat raw

Morning math
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Kid Friendly: Quiet Time

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth November 17, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

We need to teach our children its importance and value

Posted inAround Town

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Jeff Koterba November 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Our annual membership drive has begun …

Leafy lawn
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Roots and Shoots: The November Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 10, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A case for leaving the leafblowers in the tool shed

Jalapeño-Cheddar-Green Tomato Biscuits
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Unripeness is All

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 10, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

What to do with green tomatoes (besides frying)

Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 7, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Dennings Point
Posted inColumnists

Out There: No Goals, No Masters

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 3, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The promise of a blank calendar

Norway maple
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Tree Removal

by Contributor October 31, 2020November 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Do we need to take down so many on Parrott Street?

Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 30, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Letter: Pledge for Patience

by Contributor October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators: We have confidence in election system

Bear Mountain Bridge
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Letter: Slow Down

by Contributor October 29, 2020October 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: More enforcement needed on 9D

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Write-in Candidate

by Contributor October 27, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Frank Haggarty: I am running for Cold Spring trustee

Spookily Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
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Mouths to Feed: Witch Way

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour October 27, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A sweet treat with magical origins

Peter Forman and Jessica Segal
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Reader Endorsements: Dutchess County Judge

by Contributor October 27, 2020October 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer assessments of candidates

Sue Serino and Karen Smythe
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Reader Endorsements: State Senate

by Contributor October 26, 2020October 25, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer assessments of candidates

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