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PREVIEW: Jazz singer Laura Anglade at Spencertown Academy Saturday, Dec. 7

Laura Anglade's singing is probably the closest thing to effortless you are likely to hear from any jazz vocalist.

Connecticut Expansion Pipeline: Don’t blame the company

Following nearly four years of struggle against a powerful company (Kinder Morgan and its subsidiary, Tennessee Gas Pipeline) backed by laws and a Federal commission, it seems that now is an appropriate point to judge performances of the various participants and agencies that could have made more of a difference to avoid this calamity.

News Briefs: Volunteer fire assistance grants; Nick Diller weather statement

Communities considered for a Volunteer Fire Assistance program grant include high-risk towns adjacent to federal lands, those working in partnership with federal firefighting agencies in responding to wildland fires, and high-risk towns within the state not associated with federal lands.

Safety measures taken for wildlife at Fountain Pond

Feeding geese low nutrition foods such as corn or white bread can cause joint disfiguration, disease or death.

FERC to Kinder Morgan: ‘Sandisfield pipeline? Not so fast.’

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is now requiring, among other things, clarification “that Tennessee would not fell trees in areas where it has not obtained an easement or purchase of property…including lands protected under Article 97 of the Massachusetts State Constitution.” “This is very exciting news. While very few people see the need for this gas line, all that we have ever asked of Kinder Morgan and FERC is to follow the process, be open and be fair to this beautiful community of 800 residents." -- State Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli

Atty. Gen. Maura Healey warns pipeline giant Kinder Morgan to respect state Constitution

"The purchase of this spectacular property [Otis State Forest] ensures its lasting protection and is an example of our prudent investment in the Commonwealth’s rare and irreplaceable natural resources.” --- Gov. Deval Patrick, in 2007 “We’ve been FERC’ed!” -- Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli, upon learning that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had approved a Tennessee Gas Pipeline route through the protected lands of Otis State Forest in March of 2016

Great Barrington celebrates designation as Appalachian Trail Community

“More people are getting what it means to be out in nature. We get so keyed into electronic stuff, but the literature is out that there’s such a mental health benefit to time spent in nature. -- Deborah Phillips
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