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Opinion

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

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Letters: Primary Endorsements

by Contributor September 10, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers make case for Assembly candidates

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The Cartoon

Rick McKee by Rick McKee September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Out There: Saving Blue Hole

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 5, 2018December 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

How a Catskills swimming spot could protect Breakneck

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by R.J. Matson September 3, 2018August 31, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

By R.J. Matson, for Labor Day

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Small, Good Things: A Kernel of Truth

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 29, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The fifth element: earth, air, fire, water … and corn

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Letter: Resisting

by Contributor August 28, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: “I was determined to show my face”

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Letter: Horrifying Behavior

by Contributor August 28, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Urge state Senate to pass law

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Jeff Koterba August 25, 2018August 24, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Roots and Shoots: Designing a New Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 22, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

With experience, it’s more difficult, not easier

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Letter: Border Business

by Contributor August 20, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon “grannie” returns from Texas trip

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Why Newspapers Make You Mad

by Staff August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Journalists are not “enemies of the people”

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Mouths to Feed: Dressing for the Heat

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 15, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A cool breeze to my sweltering brain

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Chris Slane August 13, 2018August 10, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Absentee Ballots

by Contributor August 13, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Deadline for primary requests is Sept. 6

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 4, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Kid Friendly: Nice to Meet You …

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth August 3, 2018September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Our new columnist introduces herself

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Family Trails: Written in Stone

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier August 1, 2018January 9, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam committee works to save historic cemeteries

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Fitzsimmons July 28, 2018July 26, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Everybody packed for vacation?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Blooms in the Shadows

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 25, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

There is a lot to appreciate about shady spots

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Steve Sack July 21, 2018July 19, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: This Bud’s for You

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 17, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Artichokes reassembled with a head of the stinking rose

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by R.J. Matson July 14, 2018July 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Mayor Responds

by Contributor July 13, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Calls developer’s claims “baseless and absurd”

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Fitzsimmons July 6, 2018July 5, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

By Dave Fitzsimmons

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The Cartoon

by Contributor July 4, 2018October 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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