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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: No Bees, No Food

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 27, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Afraid of bees? Make a conservation border on the edge of your yard

Posted inLetters to Editor

Opinion: Our Generation

by Contributor May 26, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: How Warm Is Your Garden?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 20, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Trapping air close to the soil can extend growing season

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Vote No on Library Referendum

by Contributor May 16, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Oppose tax that cannot be reduced or changed by voters

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Kory Riesterer a Balanced Voice

by Contributor May 16, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer endorses candidate for Haldane board

Posted inPhilipstown News

Why I’m Running: Margaret Parr

by Staff May 14, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Ready for challenges of Haldane board

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Raising a Future Gardener

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 14, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Advice on getting kids into the green

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Peggy Clements for Haldane School Board

by Contributor May 12, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers endorse trustee candidate

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Letter: Breakneck Ridge Being ‘Loved to Death’

by Contributor May 12, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Simply too many people using it

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Small, Good Things: Another Green World

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney May 10, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Asparagus risotto fits the bill for a lingering cool evening

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Why I’m Running: Peggy Clements

by Staff May 8, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Devoted to working on Haldane board to improve public education

Posted inPhilipstown News

Why I’m Running: Charles Hustis

by Staff May 8, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to offer fresh perspective as Haldane board member

Posted inPhilipstown News

Why I’m Running: Sarah Carnevale

by Staff May 8, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Prepared to meet challenges on Haldane board

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Vote Yes for Butterfield Library

by Contributor May 7, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A “no” vote will significantly cut services

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: When Planting Vegetables, It’s All About Location

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 6, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Rotate your crops on a three-year schedule

Posted inFood

Cook On: Tortillas on the Griddle

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner May 5, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Grill some fresh masa to celebrate Cinco de Maya

Posted inPhilipstown News

Why I’m Running: Evan Schwartz

by Staff May 4, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane board member seeks re-election

Posted inPhilipstown News

Why I’m Running: Kory Riesterer

by Staff May 4, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Wants to serve community on Haldane board

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: A Little Milkweed Goes a Long Way

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 30, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Monarchs in peril, local conservation efforts try to help

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Library is a Public Good

by Contributor April 27, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Residents can check their values at the ballot box

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Food for Thought

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 26, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Shopping, cooking and eating for the long term

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Planet Population and Nuclear Power

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley April 24, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Two key issues, two presentations

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Cook On: Tool Stash

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner April 24, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Stocking the right utensils helps hands in the kitchen

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Climate Change and the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 23, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What are you doing to adapt?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: April Yard Work Brings May Flowers (and Vegetables)

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 15, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A realist’s honest assessment of spring clean-up

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