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JOHN BREASTED: The Great Barrington Selectboard’s credibility gap

Transparency does not require officials to reveal legal strategy. It does require them to tell voters when the town has been sued.

Egremont Village Inn will be a cultural asset to community

In his letter to the editor, Hugh McElyea writes: "I’m baffled why Ms. Bachelder has taken such a negative attitude on what could be a cultural asset for the whole community."

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The Clinton campaign adds another nefarious element in their attempt to discredit the Bernie Sanders fan club based at Lulu and Hershey's coffeehouse, Cafe Perspectivo. Even the Republicans wouldn't dare to match this!

EDGEWISE: Let’s end the routine slaughter of innocents

It’s time to do whatever it takes to stop these horrendous massacres by tightening up the sale and possession of firearms, making sure that only those who are well trained and mentally sound can legally possess them.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Alarmed at the surging appeal of Bernie Sanders, as typified by the staff at Lulu and Hershey's Cafe Perspectivo, the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign plots its cunning response.

Hotels and traffic poles: Please stop the name-calling

In his op-ed article, Selectboard member Ed Abrahams writes: "Now is the time to influence the decisions about the hotel. Come to the meetings and give opinions."

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The Hillary Clinton campaign frets over the endorsement of Bernie Sanders by Lulu 'n' Hershey.

Regarding the editing of my letter

In her letter to the editor, Susan Bachelder responds to the editing of her previous letter about a proposed special permit for a new business in her neighborhood.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Robin Hood, a k a Bernie Sanders, delivers his predictable campaign mantra -- to the delight of his Sherwood Forest denizens. He's almost convinced Hillary Clinton devotees, Lulu and Hershey.

EDGEWISE: The President, the Pope, the women of the world

Let’s face it: fossil fuel emissions are just a symptom of the real problem of runaway human population growth.

Letter: It’s not the Old Egremont Inn

In her letter to the editor, Susan Bachelder of Egremont writes: "The Robbie Burns Pub was a notorious roadhouse in the 1970’s that operated out of the barn. It was finally closed down by the authorities for noise and traffic issues."

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Jessa meets with the band of Bernie's (Sanders) merry men, hoping to convince Lulu 'n' Hershey to abandon their preference for Hillary Clinton.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Jessa the Barista for Cafe Perspectivo heads off to meet Bernie Sanders, and his band of merry followers, having received an invitation via a scroll delivered by an arrow.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The fierce political debate at the Cafe Perspectivo -- with barista Jessa favoring Sanders while Lulu and Hershey support Hillary Clinton -- has taken what you might say is a legendary -- if not archaic -- turn.

EDGEWISE: The Pope, the equinox and the moon

Pope Francis, in his impressive Encyclical on the environment, shows himself to be fully aware of the interlocking cause and effect of politics, industry and environmental destruction.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The argument continues down at the Cafe Perspectivo, between Lulu and Hershey, loyal to Hillary Clinton, and Jessa, their barista, who's devoted to the message of Bernie Sanders.