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Opinion

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

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly March 1, 2024February 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

George Stevenson reads his get-well cards at the state veterans home in Montrose.
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Relax, Cold Spring: George is Doing Well

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 23, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Checking in with a local hero

1937 Bell House Car
Posted inColumnists

Classic Wheels: 1937 Bell House Car

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 23, 2024May 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A car that’s literally one of a kind

Raki
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My View: What We Lost, and What We Found

Avatar photo by Fred Osborn February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

It took a village to find a missing friend

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Out There: Strange Light

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The season in-between winter and spring

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 23, 2024February 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Brent Chaim Spodek
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My View: Two Truths

Avatar photo by Brent Chaim Spodek February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon rabbi calls for dialogue and reconciliation

Flageolet, Leek & Artichoke Gratin
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Small, Good Things: Seasonal Surrender

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Vegan comfort food for the winter blues

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Letter: Hamilton Fish and the Unknown Soldier

by Contributor February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Library should keep his name in honor of his service

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

A bucket of compost tea Photo provided
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Compost Tea

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How to make it, how to use it

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Wide Angle: Why You Can’t Fly From Stewart

Avatar photo by Stowe Boyd February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The case for re-regulating the airlines

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

London
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Letter: London Calling

by Contributor February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon saved my life

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Roots and Shoots: Gardening 365

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What to work on in the winter

David Rothenberg
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Out There: Pond Rock

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Discovering secret symphonies below the surface

Literary fiction, police inspector, investigate crime and mystery story conceptual idea with sherlock holmes detective hat, smoking pipe, retro magnifying glass and book isolated on wood table top
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Reporter’s Notebook: Cold Spring Mysteries

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How did B Street get its name, and why is there no A or C street?

Posted inColumnists

Classic Wheels: 1926 Ford Model T Runabout

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The classic of all classics

Brandade de Morue
Posted inFood

Small, Good: Things Provençal Comfort

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The recent cold snap forced me into action

Thank you
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Letter: Thanks to Community

by Contributor January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We appreciate all the prayers

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Looking Back to Move Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Vote for your plants

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Stacey Gibson
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My View: The Right to Help in Dying

Stacey Gibson by Stacey Gibson January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

We need legislation to aid the terminally ill

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