We asked, and our community stepped up. We've received donations from our neighbors far and wide. The Taghkanic Fire Company, Taghkanic Senior Network Bingo patrons, Long Table Harvest, local residents and more have made contributions to the fridge fund. We are using this surplus to offer Thanksgiving meal baskets to the community. If you or someone you know would like a complete Thanksgiving meal, please sign up, e-mail or call. The sign up sheet is located inside the pantry at the fridge....

Find Out What Science Tells Us About The Ecological Impacts of Pesticides with Neuroscientist & Biologist  Dr. Kathleen Susman November 15, 1 PM, Ancram Town Hall While our economy relies increasingly on chemical pesticides to manage what we consider unwanted life-forms, they are also known to cause harm to  all life-forms —from soil microbes, insects and birds, to our pets and our human selves.  Kathleen Susman, neurobiologist and Vassar College professor of biology, will discuss what...

This story reprinted with permission from The Columbia Paper. By Deborah E. Lans Published September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM Last updated...