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

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Opinion

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

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Don’t limit freethinking

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

Move beyond your boundaries

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: No time for slander and misinformation

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

No award for ‘accuracy in reporting’

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: 50 Ways to Thank a Tree

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 27, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Ten seedlings for $15? It seemed like a dream come true

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Loaf Story

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 25, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A loaf of olive bread caught my eye, but what was I going to do with it?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Civility in America

by Contributor April 21, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Civility has been such a basic assumption in our community that its breach is the ready subject of comic behavior

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Devolution of Local Papers

by Contributor April 21, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Disheartened with the diatribes

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Eco-Friendly Tips for Gardeners

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 20, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Does your garden have a carbon footprint?

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Don’t Push It

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 16, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Signs of spring: onions, garlic, chives, leeks, shallots, scallions

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: No more PCNR at Go-Go Pops

by Contributor April 14, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Where’s the news?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Parge Sgro, Planning Superstar

by Contributor April 14, 2013August 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Sgro, who had been on the board for well over 40 years, retired March 31

Posted inColumnists

Commentary: A Path to Civility and Respect for All Philipstown

by Staff April 13, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Publisher responds to “satire”

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Lemon or Lime Soil?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 13, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Getting to know the balance of your soil is like solving a crossword puzzle with a chemistry set

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Health Food

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 10, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Food can sometimes feel like your only link back to the world of normal, thriving humanity

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Praise for Crazy for You

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

What an amazing show!

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Plant a Native Flower, Save a Bee

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 6, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Bee-friendly gardens are beautiful and useful, too

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: A Bit Wobbly

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 3, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Recovering with the standard post-op diet: gelatin and broth

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Playing ‘I Spy’ in the Backyard

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 30, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Will the growing season ever arrive?

Posted inAround Town

Philipstown.info Columnist Nominated for Food-Writing Award

by Staff March 28, 2013June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Celia Barbour honored for Mouths to Feed column

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Sweet Tidings of Spring

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 27, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A winter storm in March? I need some sweetness in my life

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Soil! It’s What’s in the Dirt

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 25, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s the time of year when every gardener is fantasizing about the bounty

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Building a Better Garbure

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 19, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Ham hock plus beans plus (onions, carrots, turnips, potatoes, cabbage)

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Remember to Vote on March 19

by Contributor March 16, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Readers offer thoughts on trustee race and Butterfield

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Beans and Greens

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 12, 2013April 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A great side dish with a roast or fish, or in its own

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: No More Fukushimas

by Contributor March 8, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Indian Point 2 license will expire this year

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Candidates for Village Trustee

by Contributor March 8, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Candidates for village trustee

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