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

Nelsonville Village Hall
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Letters: Nelsonville Election

by Contributor March 11, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Supporters — and candidates — make their case

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Granlund March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Ready, Set, Germinate

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 6, 2019September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Tips for starting a vegetable garden

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Dave Whamond by Dave Whamond March 6, 2019March 1, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Letter: Secor Easement

by Contributor March 1, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville mayor: Parcel is a village asset

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Small, Good Things: Warming Up to Winter Fish

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 27, 2019September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A tasty, globally embraced culinary staple

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Letters: Snow and Ice

by Contributor February 24, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers on snow day and sidewalks

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The Cartoon

Dave Whamond by Dave Whamond February 23, 2019February 22, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh (maybe) …

Dockside Park
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Reporter’s Notebook: Cold Spring’s Riverfront Puzzle

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 17, 2019September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Can the community put the pieces together?

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Letter: Green Classroom

by Contributor February 17, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison School PTA urges action no climate change

Cell tower cartoon
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The Cartoon

by Clay Jones February 15, 2019August 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh (or cry) …

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Kid Friendly: My Little Valentines

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth February 15, 2019September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A holiday that reminds parents to say “Yes”

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Out There: No Limits (Except All of Them)

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 13, 2019March 7, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

“Pain is just weakness leaving the body”

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 13, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Letter: Bridge Bottleneck

by Contributor February 8, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Assemblyman: 9D exit to bridge needs fixing

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Letter: Serino’s “No” Vote

by Contributor February 8, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Senator’s rationale disturbing

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Seedling Trees for a Greener Future

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 6, 2019September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What if everyone planted a tree this spring?

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 4, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Posted inAround Town

The KKK: No Percent American

by Staff January 28, 2019January 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Taking a stand in Cold Spring against prejudice

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Letter: Unfunded Mandates

by Contributor January 27, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Who will pay for early voting?

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Letter: 5G Concerns

by Contributor January 26, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Radio frequency radiation harmful to life

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Rick McKee by Rick McKee January 26, 2019January 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh (maybe) …

Posted inColumnists

Family Trails: A Treasure in the City

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

World-class genealogy library easily accessible from Highlands

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Panning for Gold

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney January 23, 2019March 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A comfort food that is a friend indeed

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The Cartoon

by Staff January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Watch your step …

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