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I WITNESS: Erasing democracy is easier than you think

Donald Trump is a zero-sum kind of a guy. He only feels that he has won if everyone else loses, and in order for everyone to lose, they have to be destroyed.

Ed Abrahams for Selectman in Great Barrington

Letter from Craig and Annie Okerstrom-Lang

Great Barrington needs reasoned governance, not divisive agendas

Our issues are far too important and complicated to split our town into “us” and “them.” Regardless of disagreements, “WE” have to figure it out.

Toward a more affordable Great Barrington

To address our tax burden directly and make living in Great Barrington more affordable, the town could adopt the “residential exemption,” which would reduce the tax bill substantially for those who most need relief.

Chelm 01262

He heard that there may have been more doctors for the treatment of psychological ailments per citizen in Stockbridge than in any other town or city in the world.

An enlightening expedition

To the Editor: Where to go till the Clark reopens on July 4th? And you certainly don't want to miss this. You have until April...

Connections: How the Berkshires became a cultural center

Author's Note about 'Connections': Love it or hate it, history is a map. Those who hate history think it irrelevant; many who love history treat...

Bearing with bears

To the editor: I live in Stockbridge, where several bear incidents in the past led to bear deaths. These had been prompted by human interest...