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Small, Good Things: Strawberry Fields Forever

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Not much is required to enjoy them

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman June 24, 2017June 23, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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The Cartoon

Rick McKee by Rick McKee June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Cook On: Peasant Panzanella

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A rustic salad made with day-old bread

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by Clay Jones June 17, 2017June 15, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Roots and Shoots: It’s Gypsy Moth Season

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Here’s what to do to protect your trees

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Daryl Cagle by Daryl Cagle June 10, 2017June 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Small, Good Things: Oh, Sweet Pea

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 7, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Don’t kick yourself for waiting

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Letter: What Has Changed?

by Contributor June 6, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Two years after Sam Harrell’s death, where is justice?

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Letter: Serino and Education

by Contributor June 5, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Budget ignores $4.3 billion New York owes schools

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Steve Sack June 3, 2017June 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Cook On: Can You Handle the Heat?

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner May 31, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Preparing “the Korean mac and cheese”

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Letter: We Need Longer Voting Hours

by Contributor May 31, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess primary votes should begin at 6 a.m.

school board vote
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Letter: Thank You to Voters

by Contributor May 30, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon school board member grateful for support

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The Cartoon

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Why we remember

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman May 27, 2017May 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Family Trails: Where Did They Go?

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier May 24, 2017January 9, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Can’t find your ancestor? Expand the search

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Letter: Flashing Light Needed

by Contributor May 22, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Dangerous intersection in Philipstown

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The Cartoon

Rick McKee by Rick McKee May 20, 2017May 18, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Time to Ban Alcohol Ads

by Contributor May 17, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Use same measures used to combat tobacco

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman May 16, 2017May 11, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Haldane Focus Group

by Contributor May 14, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Superintendent: Will discuss referendum for 2018

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Nate Beeler May 14, 2017May 11, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Local Control Matters

by Contributor May 13, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Look for right mix in school board elections

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Roots and Shoots: What to Do in the Garden Now

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 13, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Final frost date approaches on May 15

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