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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.

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Power of Discord’ names conflict, messiness crucial to personal development

The authors reveal a stunning truth: Conflict and messiness are not only OK, but are crucial to our social and emotional development.

Berkshire region real estate sales May 10-16, 2020

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: May 10-16, 2020

MEMORIAL DAY: The perilous lives of Great Barrington’s 49th Regiment volunteers

One would think the rigors of a “Forlorn Hope” assault on a Confederate fortification in Port Hudson, La., in 1863 would be enough violence for one Union soldier’s lifetime.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Race Brook Lodge quarantine program; small business survey; new Berkshire Music School executive director; new BCC faculty, staff

The survey will help CDCSB focus professional technical assistance to businesses where they most need it in order to weather the economic impact of the pandemic.

Berkshire region real estate sales May 3-9, 2020

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: May 3-9, 2020

News Brief: Sheffield to close Route 41, Berkshire School Road for repairs

Berkshire School Road road will reopen for Memorial Day weekend and then close completely on Tuesday, May 26, for approximately 96 days.

Upstart Kilmer defeats incumbent Hawver in race for Sheffield Selectboard; Hoy wins seat on Planning Board

Preliminary results have Kilmer leading Hawver by a margin of 532-339.

New citizen Sari Hoy mounts write-in campaign for Sheffield planning board

She started attending graduate school at the Conway School of Landscape Design in Northampton, where she received a master's degree in sustainable landscape planning and design. She later served an internship at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, where she developed zoning bylaws for the city of North Adams.

Berkshire region real estate sales April 19-25, 2020

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: April 19-25, 2020

Sheffield can be better

In a letter to the editor, Bob Kilmer writes, "My goal, if elected, is to keep the people of Sheffield informed and aware of the needs of the town, to give them a meaningful voice and encourage input."

PERSPECTIVES: Responding to national shortage, distilleries shift gears to produce hand sanitizer

Within two days of the loosening of the restrictions on hand sanitizer production, Berkshire Mountain Distillers had already designed a label, bottled the product and delivered it to various local emergency service squads.

Hawver, self-described ‘pit bull,’ runs for third term as selectman

Hawver was a commercial banker for 23 years and, after retirement, ran a bed and breakfast in Sheffield with her late husband, Cliff. She now runs her own tax preparation business out of her Park Lane home.

Shays’ Rebellion: How it impacted Berkshire County, changed history

In these coronavirus times, perhaps we can take comfort in knowing that the people of Berkshire County have lived through other tumultuous times, and survived and prospered.

Berkshire region real estate sales April 12-18, 2020

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: April 12-18, 2020

Nadine Hawver cites support for her Sheffield Selectboard candidacy

Sheffield is where my parents raised me; this is my forever home. I would be honored to serve another three years as Sheffield’s Selectman.

School districts need strategic planning

“Shared services” are not enough. Isn't it time for school districts to cooperate in expanding educational access, opportunity, and quality?
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