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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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Family Trails: Why I Love Genealogy

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier January 31, 2017January 9, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A new column about researching your ancestry in Putnam and Dutchess

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Letter: Make America Great

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

Writer: Hypocrites unite

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Cook On: Wrap and Roll

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner January 25, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Spring rolls signal renewal

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Letter: County Accountability

by Contributor January 24, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: DA Tendy needs to get involved

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Letter: Do We Need to Replace Indian Point Power?

by Contributor January 23, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Entergy claims are way off

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Grateful for Forum

by Contributor January 21, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: New president damaging to country

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Roots and Shoots: Is It Spring Yet?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 18, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What you can do now to prepare

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Letter: Employed But Struggling

by Contributor January 16, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: A third of Philipstown population is in need

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Joe Heller January 14, 2017October 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Small, Good Things: Auld Reekie, Cock-a-Leekie

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney January 11, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Scotland’s “national soup” of chicken and leeks

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The Cartoon

by Staff January 7, 2017January 6, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Thank You for Beacon Holidays

by Contributor January 7, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

BeaconArts thanks those involved with city festivities

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Roots and Shoots: Dig Deeper in 2017

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 4, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Create a space for new things to flourish

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman January 2, 2017December 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Cook On: Companion Crops

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner December 28, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Root crops call for little else save a toss or two during roasting

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman December 23, 2016December 23, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Small, Good Things: Gifts for the Cook’s Kitchen

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 21, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A few essential offerings

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman December 17, 2016December 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Roots and Shoots: Gifts for the Gardener

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 14, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Fourth annual guide includes great winter reading

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Letter: Why is Crèche on City Property?

by Contributor December 12, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: “Keep Christ in Christmas” is politicized rallying cry

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Letter: Fighting Animal Abuse

by Contributor December 11, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Those charged with abuse rarely go on registry

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman December 10, 2016December 8, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Small, Good Things: The Old Long Since

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 7, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A retro and nostalgic way to finish off a holiday dinner

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Letter: The Fjord Trail

by Contributor December 7, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Project would increase our interactions with river

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