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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.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Reality's just another name for nothing left to lose, conclude Hershey and Lulu. And so, they lose it. Two tripping psychedelic poodles.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Lulu and Hershey play with reality, in order to find it.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

A metaphysical discussion of the nature of existence continues. Who knew what depths dogs' dialogue could reach?

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Hershey helps Lulu through an identity crisis, and answers the question: "What's reality?"

Vote yes March 2 to continue Smart Meter moratorium in Sheffield

In her letter to the editor, Nina Anderson writes: "Regarding your article about linking rising electric rates with the pipeline, I would question how the National Grid Worcester Smart Meter pilot program's price tag of $44 million is factored in. Could it be that our higher rates are filling their coffers to pay for this pilot? "

KALCHEIM: Why do Republicans like war?

There is no more menacing, hypocritical force in American politics today than the so-called “moderate” wing of the Republican Party establishment, and their love for all things war-related.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The Oscar for Best Cinematography? Hershey's got it covered!

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Hershey's high-flying Oscar predictions continue: Best Supporting Actress.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Nattily attired as the concierge, Hershey names the winner of the Oscar for Best Director.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Hershey wrestles with his prediction for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars this weekend.

Berkshire Hills School District faces ‘existential crisis’  

In his letter to the editor, Dave Long of Housatonic writes: "Make no mistake; we could potentially be facing a truly existential crisis. At this point, one bloody town meeting in Great Barrington could throw the entire district into a tailspin. Now is the time — before the warrant for town meeting is cast in stone — to try and head off a nasty escalation of political strife."

Special interest money endangering democracy

In her letter to the editor, Lynn Posner of Sheffield writes: "Across the country a movement is growing in reaction to the billions of dollars being spent to influence our elections and in turn, have undo influence over the members of our government who receive these enormous amounts cash, often in untraceable super-pacs."

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Hershey continues his infallible predictions for the Oscars. He starts with Best Actor.

BOB GRAY: I’m sorry

False contrition begs the question “Are we on our best behavior because of goodness part of our fiber? Or are we good because we fear being caught and punished?”

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

On Valentine's Day, those brave Dogs News Network (DNN) reporters, Lulu and Hershey, receive a love letter from the Koch Brothers.

Letter: Elm Court upgrade will benefit Lenox

In his Letter to the Editor supporting the expansion and renovation of Elm Court, Bob Romeo of Lenox writes: "Every Great Estates project served as a 'shot in the arm' to increasing property values, bringing needed improvements to roadways, sidewalks, water and sewer capacities and other utilities."