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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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Roots and Shoots: The Monarchs Arrive!

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 24, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What happens when you are pollinator-friendly

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Letter: Long-Term Storage

by Contributor August 23, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Used fuel in dry casks at Indian Point is safe

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The Cartoon

by Staff August 19, 2017August 17, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letters: Collecting Names

by Contributor August 19, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Questions remain about candidate petitions

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Small, Good Things: Creative Deconstruction

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 16, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A delicious “disruption” of Tarte Tatin

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The Cartoon

Bill Schorr by Bill Schorr August 12, 2017August 10, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Cook On: Flavors and Flair

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 9, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Empanadas finished with Pisco Sour

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Letter: Air Alerts

by Contributor August 8, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Enjoy your cheap gas, but don’t breathe too deeply

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman August 7, 2017August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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The Cartoon

Rick McKee by Rick McKee August 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Spraying Near Water

by Contributor August 4, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Documents obtained through the FOIL reveal new details

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Letter: Adopt a Highway

by Contributor August 3, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

State expands program for litter removal

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Roots and Shoots: From Mess to Mounds

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 2, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

My yard was in shambles. Here’s what I did about it.

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The Cartoon

by Contributor July 29, 2017October 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Family Trails: Who Owns the Zebra?

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier July 26, 2017January 9, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

When sorting ancestors, logic helps — and a calculator

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman July 25, 2017July 21, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Beacon Main Street
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Letter: Rents Driving Out Beacon Businesses

by Contributor July 25, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Will economic bubble burst?

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The Cartoon

by Staff July 22, 2017July 21, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Small, Good Things: Of This Moment

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 19, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Hurry — the door is closing on cherry season

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Granlund July 15, 2017July 13, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Cook On: Eat Your Chickpeas

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner July 13, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Create a savory salad packed with protein power

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Letter: Fishkill Supply Depot

by Contributor July 12, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Historical societies need to take a stand

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Steve Sack July 8, 2017July 7, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Good for one laugh…

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Granlund July 4, 2017June 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Happy 4th!

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Roots and Shoots: What to Feed the Food?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 3, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Making sense of fertilizer

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