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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.

Neal S. Brandt, 59, of Housatonic

Neal took great pride in his lawn and gardens; he enjoyed being outside, going for walks and spending time with his family.

CONNECTIONS: Protests are us

In July in a tavern in Stockbridge, 60 delegates drew up and signed the “League and Covenant.” It was the first combined opposition to Royal rule in Berkshire.

Sarah Wright steps into the role of Lee Town Moderator

For so many women running for office in record numbers across the country, the current state of national electoral affairs is an inescapable call to action.

Stockbridge man charged with vandalism of Great Barrington police station

A newspaper delivery person told police that he witnessed a person vandalizing a road sign at 2:17 a.m. and had written down the vandal's vehicle plate number.

BOB GRAY: Dirges

When we awake, lights won’t explode with color but will flicker and dim.

Masks work

Masks are necessary and do work on flattening the curve. So why is there such resistance?

Going online: Embracing new ways

Though there are no Matisses and Joan Mitchells among us, this juried exhibition, titled “Our Berkshires,” with 51 works by 32 artists, offers a wide range of good work.

Alan Chartock: I Publius

But, of course, why should conventional beauty matter? Quite right! Somehow, we got stuck with this false premise that beauty is the most important quality a woman can possess.

Loretta May Curtiss, 70, of Egremont, Mass.

Loretta worked as an LPN at Fairview Hospital and Berkshire Health Care. She then began working as a paraprofessional at Undermountain Elementary School for the next 27 years.

‘Horrific’: Neighbors alarmed at proposed Egremont cannabis store

Some attendees were also concerned that their property values would decline if a cannabis store was located near them, or that long lines would be difficult to manage.

‘The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook’ celebrates the (growing) season

This first weekend in July, when you’re missing the customary parades and fireworks, go ahead and get creative: Chat up your local farmer; check out the local farmers’ market; introduce your family to a new vegetable; and get cooking!

Berkshire region real estate sales June14-20, 2020

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: June 14-20, 2020

I love a parade  

I'll tell you: Be your own damn parade. Be a one-person parade.

Great Barrington proclamation calls for sweeping police reforms

Burke said her proclamation was based on one passed last month by the city of Somerville, near Cambridge.

Abrahams and others ran unchallenged in GB elections

Selectboard member Ed Abrahams was set to face a challenger, Michelle Loubert of the finance committee.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Artists at Work program; Spoon in Williamstown; Berkshire Agricultural Ventures grant; painting fellowship for Bradley

Zero-interest, forgivable loans and grants will be provided to help farmers adapt to new realities, overcome significant income challenges, and ensure farms remain viable and sustainable and can continue to meet demand for healthy local food.
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