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Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the author/producer’s interpretation of facts and data.

Michael Turton
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Editor’s Notebook: Asking the Asker

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 9, 2020January 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Reporter Michael Turton is put on the spot

"Windy Day at Denning's Point"
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Washington in Beacon

by Contributor June 8, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: No solid evidence general ever at Dennings Point

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Roots and Shoots: Think Like a Tree

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 8, 2020August 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Once you know about root flare, you won’t look at trees the same way again

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Mouths to Feed: A Dal to Remember

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Who knew lentil soup could be so good? 

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 6, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Small, Good Things: Pucker Up!

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Being flexible and adaptable are beneficial skills in both life and the kitchen.

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh …

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Letters: Thanks to Volunteer Tracers

by Contributor May 29, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

County executive: Employees and residents stepped up

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Mouths to Feed: The Short of It

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 26, 2020November 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Get ready for strawberry season.

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Roots and Shoots: You Planted a Victory Garden. Now What?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 26, 2020May 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

What to do while you wait for the tomatoes to ripen

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Letter: Tribute to Chowder

by Contributor May 26, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Even for picky New Englander, it works

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh …

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Out There: Backyard Birding

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 19, 2020May 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The advantages to watching close to home

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Reporter’s Notebook: COVID Got You Down?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 17, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A few pandemic-coping strategies

Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly May 16, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Roots and Shoots: Compost for All

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 13, 2020June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Create an organic amendment for your plants

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Letter: New York Health Act

by Contributor May 12, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Need political courage to fix broken system

Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Coverage of a Locked-Down World

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 10, 2020May 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

What’s changed putting together a newspaper

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Letter: Motorcycle Noise

by Contributor May 10, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We need a few signs and summones

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly May 9, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Photo by Henry Weed
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: A Spring Canvas

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 8, 2020June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Turn your sourdough into focaccia

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Thanks to Foodtown Workers

by Contributor May 8, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Appreciate calm and courtesy

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Small, Good Things: Isolation is the Mother of Invention

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney May 5, 2020July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cultivating comfort with a little creativity

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Reporter’s Notebook: Coloring Wars

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 5, 2020May 1, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The battle for my state of mind

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Family Trails: Prepping for Rev250

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier May 4, 2020July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Searching for patriot ancestors on the eve of the Revolution

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