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Great Mountain Forest to host Nature Writing Retreat at Historic Yale Camp in Falls Village, Conn., Aug. 7 to 9

“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.

Walking Our Talk: The healing power of women’s circles

This week, four traditional circles -- for new participants and returning sisters -- will begin in Great Barrington and Pittsfield as part of a long anticipated expansion outside of South County.

Berkshire Co-op Market meets $1.3 million fundraising goal, construction on new ‘Powerhouse’ store starts this fall

Over the course of the fundraising campaign, 150 Co-op members/owners have made loans ranging from $1,000 to $100,000.

Local protesters join nationwide Tax March, demanding Trump’s tax returns

"I can't begin to tell you. I get up in the morning and I groan about all the idiocy." -- Joyce Sheffey of Great Barrington

Art in action: A conversation with Shakespeare & Company’s Kevin Coleman

Shakespeare & Company’s Education Director Kevin Coleman is a 2016 Tony Award Finalist for Excellence in Theatre Education. “Creativity is our birthright. All art gives us insights into ourselves, keys to our own creativity, and theatre adds a natural experience of cooperation,” he notes.

Eagle Mill redevelopment inches toward regulatory approval

The Eagle Mill project could trigger a MassWorks grant that would allow the upgrade of the water system on Main Street in Lee that is currently inadequate.

Bits & Bytes: Senate ‘Conversation’ tour; Ladysmith Black Mambazo; Jon Ahlen at Shire City Sanctuary; paintings by Amy Cohen Banker

"We are teachers. We travel the world spreading our message of peace, love, and harmony. What could be better or more important than that.” -- Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder and leader Joseph Shabalala
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