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CAPITAL IDEAS: Has inflation peaked?

For investors, answering the question, “has inflation peaked?” is important because the Federal Reserve is on a rampage to squash inflation. The Fed’s primary tool is raising interest rates, which doesn’t allow stocks to increase their prices as rapidly as they might otherwise—if at all.

by Allen Harris

News

Selectboard listens to concerns about Railroad Street closure

After hearing concerns from a Railroad Street gallery owner about preparation activities for the Berkshire Busk series on Friday and Saturday nights upsetting their and other Railroad Street merchants' business, the Great Barrington Select Board chose not to vote on a request that restaurants be allowed to set up an hour and a half early the events.

by Shaw Israel Izikson

Arts & Entertainment

Capsizing the dance class with humor and jazz — Dance Heginbotham at Jacob’s Pillow

"As the underlying propulsions sustain, and the keys changes upward in rapid half-steps, the dancers regress to their inner gymnasts with cartwheels, sudden linear formations, explosive jumps, pirouettes, and Radio City kicks. They lean together gleefully, bouncing on the balls of their feet, and the audience rises in a clamorous ovation."

by Carolyn and Eli Newberger

Viewpoints

I Publius: Do you remember your favorite teacher?

I wonder if wherever he might be, my wonderful teacher, Mr. Steiker, knows that one of his former students thinks about him all the time and remembers him with such fondness.

by Alan Chartock

Arts & Entertainment

INTERVIEW: Garrick Ohlsson talks about playing Brahms’ complete solo works at Tanglewood, August 16, 18, 23, 25

In a phone interview with The Edge, Pianist Garrick Ohlsson talked about the unavoidable business of art, how energized he is by his most serious and attentive fans, and why Tanglewood is one of his favorite performing venues.

by David Noel Edwards

News

Housatonic Water Works delinquent in filing its annual return for 2021 with state

A letter by Records Access Officer for the Department of Public Utilities Legal Division Carline Lemoine has confirmed that Housatonic Water Works has yet to file its annual return for 2021 with the state.

by Shaw Israel Izikson

Obituaries

Joyce Trautt Hovey, 87, of Stockbridge

Joyce was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge since 1964 serving as a member on different boards and was at one time clerk of the church.

by Edge Staff

Obituaries

Sharon L. Atwood, 75, of West Stockbridge

On June 15, 1968 Sharon married Rich (Rip), the love of her life, at St. Peter’s Church in Great Barrington. Her greatest blessings were spending time with her family, the many laughs, good times, and memories that will be cherished forever.

by Edge Staff

Obituaries

Stephen Angelo Campetti, 70, of Lee

Anyone who ran into Steve around town or shared a drink with him at one of his favorite spots was always in for a good time. His humor, warmth, and incredible storytelling will be greatly missed.

by Edge Staff

Arts & Entertainment

THEATER REVIEW: ‘A Little Night Music’ plays at Barrington Stage Company’s Boyd-Quinson Stage through August 28

If, like me, you are addicted to romance there is no better place to find it than at Barrington Stage Company’s fine production of “A Little Night Music,” in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Try not to miss something that you know “would have been wonderful.”

by J. Peter Bergman

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In Focus

In Focus

The Other Side: On burn pits and the loss of a friend

In Focus

IN FOCUS: Pending sale of downtown building may add to Great Barrington’s housing woes

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Viewpoints

Letters

Reflections on the Alex Jones case

Viewpoints

ALAN CHARTOCK: So who really holds the power in state government?

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Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

THEATER REVIEW: ‘we are continuous’ plays at the Williamstown Theatre Festival through August 14

Arts & Entertainment

THEATER REVIEW: ‘Guys and Dolls’ soars at Sharon Playhouse

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Out & About Magazine

Out & About Magazine

Good Local Grub

Out & About Magazine

From Gilded to Grounded: Berkshire Cottages, then & now

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Life In the Berkshires

Life In the Berkshires

A SONDHEIM IN THE BERKS: ‘A Little Night Music’

Life In the Berkshires

BITS & BYTES: BSRCC gala; GRIDLIFE at Lime Rock Park; BEAT youth program; Bidwell House Museum stroll; “marble corridor” lecture; ExtraSpecialTeas performance

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Farm and Table

Farm and Table

EATING LOCAL: Dark leafy greens pesto

Farm and Table

RECIPE: Lois’ seared tuna birthday dinner

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Business

Business

BUSINESS MONDAY: Wingate Ltd.

Business

CAPITAL IDEAS: Can Biden’s ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ live up to its name?

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Real Estate

Exceptional custom-built contemporary with fabulous views!

Helen Mullany of Helen Mullany Real Estate offers the perfect combination—beautiful home, drop-dead views and location, location, location!

August 12, 2022

Real Estate

Regional Sales

Berkshire region real estate sales

Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Northern Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Columbia County in New York.

August 12, 2022

Home & Garden

GARDENER’S CHECKLIST: Week of August 11, 2022

This week, Ron Kujawski instructs us on the finer points of plant care; how to cut down suckers, prune back dead leaves, properly mow your lawn and make use of heavily discounted, edible crops that can still be reared from seed to fruit before autumn rolls in.

August 11, 2022