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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Windy Hill Farm—celebrating nearly 45 years

This Great Barrington destination is known for U-pick apples and blueberries, fresh-cut Christmas trees and winterberries, nursery stock shrubs and trees, and a seasonally stocked farm store—now a holiday market.

Robbi Hartt - November 10, 2025

Life In the Berkshires

BITS & BYTES: Albert Cummings at The Colonial; Catalyst Quartet at Linde Center; YATTA at ART OMI; Spencertown Academy member exhibit; Edward Pelkey at Solarium; Deborah Roberts and Al Roker at Chatham Bookstore; Wicked sing-along at WANDER; ‘Julius Caesar’ at Chatham High

Monica Bliss - November 11, 2025

Albert Cummings is a powerhouse blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose electrifying sound has cemented him as a leading voice in modern blues.

Breaking News

Multiple Berkshire County residents arrested by State Police in child porn sting

Shaw Israel Izikson - November 10, 2025

Residents from Great Barrington, Pittsfield, North Adams, Lenox, and Becket were all arrested as part of the sting.

Arts & Entertainment

PREVIEW: Berkshire Concert Choir explores earth, heritage, and community in ‘Sacred Place,’ Nov. 15 & 16 at Zion Lutheran

David Noel Edwards - November 10, 2025

A 103-voice chorus presents an immersive program rooted in Jewish liturgy and environmental reflection.

News

PREVIEW: A night with Berklee’s jazz faculty — McLaughlin Trio and guests perform Nov. 15 at Old Town Hall

David Noel Edwards - November 10, 2025

Three Berklee professors demonstrate the artistry behind the college’s reputation for industry-ready training.

News

BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: Great Barrington Farmers’ Market wraps up 35th season

Shaw Israel Izikson - November 10, 2025

Market Manager Dennis Iodice called this year’s season “amazing,” with 1,600 to 2,000 people attending each market.

Tech in the 413

TECH & INNOVATION: The breath behind the story

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Business

CAPITAL IDEAS: How rich are the top one percent? The top 10 percent?

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If you need an action item, it is mindset. Contrary to popular belief, most millionaires (79 percent) are self-made, rather than being “trust-fund babies.”

Business Briefs

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Indie Readery & Records opens in Pittsfield; The Clark appoints Lara Yeager-Crasselt; Adams Community Bank welcomes Amanda Belanger and Shannon Park; After Hours expands; Shakespeare & Company retires mortgage; Co-op Bank partners with Brown & Brown; Berkshire Conservation District Annual Meeting

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Indie Readery & Records will focus on offering literature that promotes social justice, equity, and freedom places a strong emphasis on liberal and progressive viewpoints.

Breaking News

Gov. Healey to Trump Administration: ‘We’ll see you in court’ over threat to penalize states issuing SNAP benefits

Shaw Israel Izikson - November 9, 2025

"President Trump should be focusing on reopening the government that he controls instead of repeatedly fighting to take away food from American families.” - Governor Maura Healey.

In Focus

THE OTHER SIDE: The return of Doctors Trump and Kennedy

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Cinematic Refuge’: Catalyst Quartet to bring film-inspired program to Tanglewood Nov. 14

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In a hard-hitting interview, Catalyst Quartet violist Paul Laraia explores how sound shapes identity, empathy, and a shared sense of wonder.

Breaking News

Full benefits now available to all Massachusetts SNAP beneficiaries

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Despite a Supreme Court order allowing the Trump Administration to pause funding SNAP benefits, Massachusetts has gone forward in funding SNAP beneficiaries.

Berkshires Calendar

News

Donald C. McGraw Foundation makes $1 million leadership gift to Fairview Hospital

Edge Staff - November 7, 2025

Breaking News

Arrest made in Pittsfield murder case

Shaw Israel Izikson - November 7, 2025

Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

November 7, 2025

Massachusetts Mobile Museums of Tolerance offers an important history lesson for today’s times

November 6, 2025

SNAP funding crisis continues: Food pantries seeing ‘enormous surge’ in need

November 6, 2025

Lee Chamber of Commerce recaps past year of successes, honors outstanding members

November 5, 2025

Residents approve Berkshire Hills Regional School District’s high school building project

November 5, 2025

Taking the temperature of Berkshire voters as the fate of Monument Mountain Regional High School hangs in the balance

November 4, 2025

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Life In The Berkshires

Life In the Berkshires

BITS & BYTES: Dan Tyminski at The Mahaiwe; Music Mountain presents Ulysses Quartet at Wethersfield; The Orchestra Now presents ‘Jurassic Park’; Rick McLaughlin Trio at Old Town Hall; Wintergreen at Berkshire Music School; Berkshire Concert Choir concert; Otis Preservation Trust presents Gail Gelburd

Monica Bliss - November 7, 2025

Life In the Berkshires

BITS & BYTES: inkBoat at Kaatsbaan; Berkshire International Film Festival presents ‘SLAY’; Berkshire County Historical Society at The Beacon; ‘Sno-ciety’ at The Colonial; Samuel Harrison Society, Sheffield Historical Society, and Housatonic Heritage present ‘Saying Their Names’; OLLI presents Neal Pilson; Mill Town presents Wandering Dance Festival

Monica Bliss - November 6, 2025

BRIGHT SPOTS: Week of November 5, 2025

November 5, 2025

BITS & BYTES: Stephen Glantz at BIFF; ‘The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne’ at The Crandell; ‘La Bohème’ at The Mahaiwe and The Clark; Ohan Breiding and Lisa E. Bloom at MASS MoCA; Normi Noel at Becket Arts Center; Becky Libourel Diamond at Ventfort Hall

November 5, 2025

WHERE WE ARE: Liana Toscanini — Famous name, familiar face, and local nonprofit connector extraordinaire

November 4, 2025

BITS & BYTES: World premiere at PS21; Silkroad Ensemble featuring Wu Man at The Mahaiwe; Eagles Band at The Colonial; ELO tribute at The Colonial; Berkshire Art Association presents ‘Unfinished…’; Semester Cinema seeking local actors; Soldier On 5K

November 4, 2025

Viewpoints

In Focus

November 8, 2025

I WITNESS: If Marjorie Taylor Greene can call ‘B.S.’ on Donald Trump, maybe you can, too

November 7, 2025

SHEELA CLARY: The new faithful

November 6, 2025

LEONARD QUART: A few words on Zohran Mamdani’s victory

November 6, 2025

Where is our congressman?

November 6, 2025

Election day results

November 5, 2025

Democratic refocus

November 4, 2025

In the wake of the Federal Government shutdown, just how resilient is Massachusetts?

November 3, 2025

Let’s feed our neighbors without letting our government off the hook

In Focus

THE OTHER SIDE: The war at home — Chicago

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In Focus

THE OTHER SIDE: One if by land

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In Focus

THE OTHER SIDE: Pam Bondi — the worse, not the better

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In Focus

THE OTHER SIDE: Firing the better, not the worse

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In Focus

THE OTHER SIDE: Lawlessness and disorder — the Comey indictment

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Business

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Beaver Mill and Eclipse Mill in North Adams

Robbi Hartt - November 3, 2025

Business

BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is Great Barrington Bagel Company

Katy Sparks - November 3, 2025

CAPITAL IDEAS: Time to trim your 2025 tax bill

November 3, 2025

TECH & INNOVATION: Finance, narratives, and bubbles

November 3, 2025

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Clark Art Institute selected Jane Braun; Berkshire United Way names Katherine von Haefen; NBT Bank expanded leadership roles; Berkshire Money Management in Williamstown; MountainOne celebrates Mary Wheat; Greylock supports Berkshire Grown

November 3, 2025

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Great Barrington Business Alliance—Working to increase foot traffic, visibility, and local pride

October 27, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

AT THE TRIPLEX: Folk music tells ‘The History of Sound’

Ben Elliott - November 7, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

POEM: Driving through paintings

Leslie Klein - November 2, 2025

INTERVIEW: A candid conversation with drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. on music, mentorship, and the fight to preserve culture

November 1, 2025

ROPE to host Nov. 8 fundraiser to expand leadership and global learning programs for girls of color and nonbinary youth

November 1, 2025

The railroad you didn’t learn about in school: Silkroad’s ‘American Railroad’ brings hidden histories to the Mahaiwe Saturday, Nov. 8

October 31, 2025

AT THE TRIPLEX: Who do you believe in ‘Bugonia’?

October 31, 2025

Out & About Magazine

Farm and Table

Haven Café and Bakery in Lenox never disappoints, a restaurant review

Monica Bliss - June 14, 2024

Farm and Table

A definitive ranking of the 2024 Girl Scout Cookies as Girl Scout Cookie season in the Berkshires comes to an end

Monica Bliss - April 19, 2024

From the kitchen of Barbara Beach

April 5, 2024

Dorothy’s Estaminet is the best restaurant in Pittsfield, a restaurant review

March 12, 2024

Red Lion Inn earns triple chef’s kiss, a restaurant review

February 25, 2024

Nine Cakes takes the cake

February 11, 2024

Real Estate

Property of the Week

Fabulous property with ponds, rushing streams, huge acreage and a gem of a house.

Edge Staff - November 7, 2025

Home Cooking

Figs in a Blanket from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

November 7, 2025

Regional Sales

Berkshire region real estate sales – November 7, 2025

November 7, 2025

Garden

THE SELF-TAUGHT GARDENER: Conquer the soil

November 6, 2025

Garden

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of November 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

Weddings In The Berkshires

Venues | Churches | Inns & Lodging

The Lenox Collection

The Lenox Collection welcomes you to three iconic Inns in the heart of Lenox. The Collection upholds a tradition of hospitality by welcoming guests...

Venues | Churches | Inns & Lodging

The Williams Inn

Embraced by the scenic beauty of Western Massachusetts, the historic Williams Inn emerges as an exquisite haven for weddings. Its vibrant surroundings and luxurious...

Lennox Jewelers

Classical Tents and Party Goods

Domaney’s Liquors and Fine Wines

Gedney Farm

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Obituaries

Constance Jane Trepania Montgomery, 96, of Lenox

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A funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge on Saturday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m.

Anne Lorraine Stannard, 91, of Great Barrington

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A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Lawrence Elliott Stannard, 90, of Great Barrington

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A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Irene Baldasarre Norton, 98, of West Stockbridge

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A Funeral Mass with a Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday November 6 at 10:00 AM at Saint Patrick’s Church in West Stockbridge. Burial will follow in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 6, from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at Saint Patrick’s Church in West Stockbridge.

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