Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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Andrew D. Blechman

Andrew Blechman is a former Great Barrington selectman and member of the Finance Committee. He is the author of two nationally reviewed books for Grove Atlantic, and has written for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Smithsonian magazine, The Atlantic, among other publications. His pup, Gingersnap, a wolverine-honey badger mix, is perfect in every way.

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Berkshire talent showcased at high school cabaret

Performances included a riotous mix of singing, acting, improv, and even a standup comedy routine.

First ‘Student Film Festival of the Berkshires’ attracts enthusiastic entrants, large crowd

The films were all across the board in terms of genre and length. There were horror films, documentaries, comedies, and absurdist takes on the art form.

Civic group aims high for celebration of Du Bois’ 150th birthday

“This isn’t about Black history. It’s about American history. It’s time we bring it into the light where it can be shared and studied.” — state Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli

The sophomore who could: Monument student directs school-wide Lip Dub

“The song is about community coming together. The country is so divided. I thought the school could present a message of unity.” -- Monument Mountain High School sophomore Taylor Slonaker

30 under 30 ‘Dear Bones’ dazzles at Six Depot

The youth-centered artistic series was the brainchild of Great Barrington native Mika Mintz, a dance teacher at Berkshire Pulse and hopeful medical school applicant.

NAACP president gives stirring speech at Simon’s Rock in celebration of W.E.B. Du Bois

"Du Bois was not just a scholar, but a black man who loved his people, who loved all people, and who advocated for their social justice. He speaks to us now. Inspires us now. And compels us now ... to stand up for what is right.” -- Cornell Williams Brooks, NAACP president, speaking at Bard College of Simon’s Rock

Kaileb the Cuber – Undermountain Elementary’s Rubik wonder

Kaileb Florez-Silvernail is fairly certain he wants to become an engineer. But for now, he’ll settle for becoming the world champion speedcuber.
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