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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Uva Pizza e Vino—Serving authentic Neopolitan pies in a wine bar setting

The sister restaurant to The Elm is rounding out the restaurant culture in downtown Great Barrington.

TECH TALK: Challenge Tech—It is now time to ask some questions

We are told a lot of attention-grabbing stories about tech, especially AI. Try to qualify what you hear.

CAPITAL IDEAS: What top concerns of chief financial officers say about today’s economy

An economy the size of the United States' cannot exist without cracks and concerns. Corporations' chief financial officers (CFOs) have unique perspectives on identifying these risks.

Nick Diller: September 2023 weather summary

It was a warmer and much dryer September. Now the question is: Will it continue into much of October?

The first two great American poets…both women

The first two great American poets were both women. Neither of them was named Emily Dickinson, who came later. And one of them was a black slave born in Africa.

Democrats oppose corporate hegemony

The GOP has no problem with corporations running roughshod over our democracy.

THEATER REVIEW: Berkshire Theatre Group’s production of ‘The Weir’ plays through Oct. 27

Storytelling is an art form that the Irish have perfected, and McPherson’s play takes deep advantage of that. This production requires your attention. You may find yourself leaning forward a lot, in order to take in every word.

PREVIEW: Berkshires Jazz and Mill Town Foundation present the annual Fall Jazz Sprawl, Oct. 7 through 13

This year's Fall Jazz Sprawl features the George Schuller Trio, the Tarik Shah Trio, the Paul Ostermayer Quartet, the Lucky 5, Samirah Evans, Wanda Houston, and Grace Kelly.

I WITNESS: Clean up on aisle five… and six

I firmly believe that women should be running the show, globally.

THEN & NOW: The Collins General Store in South Lee

In 2017, Collins family members announced they had repurchased the property with plans to reopen the historic store.

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Joseph Harden Reich, 89, formerly of Sheffield

The family ask that donations in Joe's honor be made to improve access in your chosen community and love the idea of extending the ripples of Joe’s life to new areas.

Ruth L. Wuori, 97, formerly of Sheffield

In accordance with Ruth’s wishes, no public services will be held; her family will gather privately to celebrate her life.

Michael P. Keefner, 71, of Great Barrington

Family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct. 5, between 12 and 1 p.m., at the Birches-Roy Funeral Home, with a service to follow.

Helen Joan Lafave, 86, formerly of Lenox

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann Church in Lenox on Saturday, October 5, at 10 a.m., celebrated by Msgr. John J. Bonzagni. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Friday, October 4, at Roche Funeral Home, from 5 to 7 p.m.