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I DIG GB: Student Art Show on Main Street

“We worked closely with Neel Weber at the High School who coordinated efforts with the other art teachers at Muddy Brook, Monument Valley and Monument Mountain so that we could celebrate youth art work throughout downtown Great Barrington during this construction period on Main Street." -- Beryl Jolly, Executive Director of the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Adolf S. Knott, 91, of West Stockbridge

Adolf was born in Gauting, Germany, on January 8, 1924, son to Johann and Rosa (Stadler) Knott. He received his Associates Degree from Newark College of Engineering. Adolf worked for many years as an engineer.

Great Barrington Main Street reconstruction update: May 11-15

On Monday and Tuesday Maxymillian will be laying stone from Castle to Elm Street. Paving of the core should begin on Wednesday, May 13. Street light and traffic light conduit work will continue along the edge of the road from Castle to Elm Street.

Herbert W. Eichstedt Jr., 80, of Mill River

After his service for the U.S. Army in Vietnam, Herbert drove school buses for John Ormsbee, Macy’s and Bachetti’s, worked as a night watchman for Mead Paper Co. in South Lee for more than 18 years and as a maintenance man for Construct Inc. for 10 years.

Great Barrington town elections: Candidate profiles

The town’s annual election will be held Tuesday May 12, in an election that could determine a significant change in the focus of town leadership. There are contests for the four open seats on major town boards, two on the Selectboard and two on the Finance Committee. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bits & Bytes: Garden mural for Ramsdell; solar workshop in Sheffield; Fairgrounds cleanup; Rufus Wainwright at Mahaiwe; Shakespeare & Young Company; Snowden Wright at...


In addition to being a celebrated contemporary pop singer, Rufus Wainwright has made a name for himself in the classical world. His much-acclaimed first opera, titled Prima Donna, premiered at the Manchester International Festival in 2009.

Dimitrios ‘Jimmy’ Kouloganes, 78, of Great Barrington

Dimitri was born on September 4, 1936, in Pellana, Greece, son of Panyiota and Panayioti. After graduating from the Gymnasium of Sparti, he immigrated to Stamford, Conn., and joined his father working to bring the family to America.

Diane L. ‘DeDee’ Warner, 59, of Great Barrington, co-founder of ‘Bridging the Gap’

DeDee helped to start new programs within the Berkshire Hills Regional School District that would not only benefit her son Robert but hundreds of children who would come after him. When she started looking for a program to help her son learn outside of school in a more real-life setting, there was nothing to be found. So together with help from an autism specialist and a special education director they came up with their own and called it “Bridging the Gap.”

Marshall A. Gaston, 87, of West Stockbridge

Marshall was a life member and former president of the Stockbridge Sportsman’s Club. As a longtime resident of West Stockbridge he served his community as a lieutenant in the West Stockbridge Fire Department, a Special Police Officer, a Forest Warden and Animal Inspector.

Three western Mass. towns endorse funding for Wired West fibre optic network

At an information meeting in Mill River, Mass., Wired West advocate Tim Newman pointed out that the fiber optic network would provide a high level of service that has become an essential component of modern living. Communications giants such as Verizon and the cable firms such as Time Warner have not been willing to invest in this high level of service for rural communities.

Graveside services for Edward A. Pothul, 74, and Steven G. Pothul, 49

SHEFFIELD – A graveside service for Edward A. Pothul and Steven G. Pothul will be held on Saturday, May 9th at 11:30 a.m. at...

Bits & Bytes: Walk the Talk tour; Dance for Justice; Sonia Pilcer reads at Ahavath Sholom

Participants in “Walk the Talk” will imagine opportunities for community building and economic resiliency of the Berkshires’ own regional economy. The tour and discussion, which will be co-led by a number of community members, will help walkers consider Berkshire County's rich history of innovation, industry and commerce as a foundation for the development of a sustainable and equitable future.

Bits & Bytes: Alison Larkin LIVE! at Mahaiwe; Cantilena Chamber Choir performs Copland, Bernstein

Larkin has appeared on and off Broadway with the Royal National Theater and the Royal Shakespeare Company. As a stand-up comic she was a regular headliner at the Comic Strip in New York and the Comedy Store in Los Angeles and spent three years under studio contract to star in her own sitcom with CBS, ABC and Jim Henson Productions.

Bits & Bytes: Rogue Angel Gala; an evening for the arts; Stockbridge Bowl update; Grumbling Gryphons; Cultural Council showcase

This tale of Trickster Coyote tells how Coyote cunningly outwits the greedy Fire Beings, risks his life and brings the treasure of fire to humans. Children will engage in singing Native American songs, dances and play dramatic roles in the performance, wearing masks and costumes of Grumbling Gryphons.

The Rev. Joseph S. Forte, 77, of Housatonic; pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church

Rev. Joseph S. Forte, 77, the longtime pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Great Barrington and spiritual leader, passed away on Thursday afternoon,...

Paul M. Baumann Sr., 94, of Housatonic, retired fire chief

Paul was also a member of the Housatonic Fire Department for 55 years where he was Deputy Chief and Fire Chief for three years at the merger in 1976.
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