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Opinion

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

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Approaching Food As Our Connection to Nature

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sustainable food improves health of our bodies and our land

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Winter Whites

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 29, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cauliflower is a great winter staple — filling, comforting, and naturally creamy

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Enhanced Tax Incentives Will Keep Hudson Valley Beautiful

by Contributor January 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Donation of conservation easements on private land has been efficient way to protect open space

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Friends of McConville Park Thanks Community

by Contributor January 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Appreciates support for maintaining and preserving park

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: So Much for “View-Shed” Issue Being Moot Point

by Contributor January 27, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New structure “blight upon the Hudson Highlands”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Democracy Subverted

by Contributor January 26, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

PCNR removes line from letter

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: HDRB Chair Expresses Concern on PCNR Inaccuracies

by Contributor January 26, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Explains that HDRB cannot add properties to the Historic District

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Sustainable Landscapes Combat Environmental Issues

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 23, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s not a question of whether an invasive species will arrive, it’s a question of when…

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Having a “MAD” Cow

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 22, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Meat is complicated. Everyone has an ideology about it.

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: More State Funding Needed to Treat Addiction

by Contributor January 19, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Many people seeking recovery are hindered by a lack of available programs

Posted inLetters to Editor

Opinion: Concern on Butterfield Rezoning

by Contributor January 17, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Village trustee holding office hours Jan. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: One Potato, Two Potato

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 15, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Contemplating cozy little lumps of starchiness

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: It’s January … What To Do with the Christmas Tree?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 12, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Have you thought of dumping it in a fish pond?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Resolutions for the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 9, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What we do in the garden reflects the way we think about the world

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Lucky Fish

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 8, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Where herring is as common as potato chips

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Students Strive to Orchestrate Positive Service-learning Project

by Contributor January 7, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why Haldane seniors are headed to New Orleans

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: End-of-Year Reminders from Sandy Galef

by Contributor December 28, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

STAR and Home Energy Assistance Program deadlines near

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Thank You for Handel’s ‘Messiah’

by Contributor December 27, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

St. Mary’s fills for two sold-out performances

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Christmas Bird Count Set for Dec. 28

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 22, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers count in local “circles” of about 15 miles radius

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Uncommonly Sweet

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 21, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Apples provide an almost perfect counter-seasonal alternative

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Master Gardeners Recommend Gifts for Holidays

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 19, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Books for the planters in your life

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Romescan Holiday

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 18, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

“His eyes lit up like someone who had just been asked to describe his beloved”

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Holiday Flora

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 12, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The season’s plants — fleeting and disposable — leave me feeling sad

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Comforting Food

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 11, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

“You have to eat and keep going.”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Metro-North Train Tragedy Demands Investigation

by Contributor December 6, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

“It seems clear the people responsible for our safety are not doing their jobs”

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