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THE OTHER SIDE: The fire this time

Pretty much everything about the human interaction with Los Angeles has brought us a war with nature we seem no longer to be able to win.

Support for Patrick White for state representative for the 3rd Berkshire District

Patrick takes initiative and jumps in because he cares and is willing to put in the time and effort in to make a difference, even when success is not guaranteed.

Marijuana dispensaries’ lawsuits against Great Barrington continue to wind through court system

The Selectboard took no action pertaining to the lawsuits following their 30-minute executive session on the subject.

It’s been hot

This day marks the fourth July 6th, where the temps never fell below 70.

Great Barrington to issue corrected tax bills 

The town advises Great Barrington taxpayers to hold off paying property tax bills sent out this week.

All in this together: Great Barrington businesses help out store owners who lost money in cyber fraud

Cyber fraud can happen anywhere to anyone, as Molly and Aurélien de St. Andre, owners of Petit Pilou and Bon Dimanche, found out after falling victim to a social-engineering fraud.

Nick Diller’s weather summary: April 2024 — wet then drier

The high temperatures are about the same, the low readings are warmer. It’s been the rule for all this century.

Barbara Jean Mandell, 89, of West Stockbridge

Barbara lived a life full of love, laughter, and music. She was passionate about her family and friends and was adored by all who knew her. She will be sorely missed.

Owner of Northern Steel Buildings and Structures in Lee found guilty of multiple larceny charges

Fred Senter of Pittsfield, owner of Northern Steel Buildings & Structures in Lee, was found guilty of 25 charges.

U.S. Senators Markey, Warren urge GE to revise PCB transportation plan

GE’s current proposal heavily relies on truck transportation for its on-site disposal options, while also failing to provide a clear roadmap on how it plans to handle material cleaned up from further downstream.

Allan W. Leslie, 85, formerly of Lenox

The funeral of Mr. Allan W. Leslie will be conducted Saturday, April 13, at 1 p.m., at the Roche Funeral Home, with Rev. Joel Bergenland, Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield, officiating. A calling hour will precede the service from 12 to 1 p.m. Burial will be at a later date.

Sheffield library director selected for national forum to plan programming around 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

“What does the Declaration mean to you? How is America living its values; what do we think American values are? It's a topic where people have a lot of very personal connections, family stories to be told,” says Bushnell-Sage Library Director Deena Caswell.

Lee refiles Monsanto PCB lawsuit, alleges illegal relationship with GE

Monsanto responds that it did not dispose of PCBs near Lee and was not a party to a remediation agreement.

THE OTHER SIDE: Who you gonna call?

So, when the trucks come rumbling through, who you gonna call? Not the Ghostbusters. As for calling Town Hall and members of your select board, can you really expect those who put you in this position in the first place to actively and effectively get you out of it?

Nabih Nejaime, 88, of Stockbridge

Instinct, determination, fearlessness and a singular ability to instantly forge relationships with everyone he met inspired and drove Nabih’s entrepreneurial spirit.

CONNECTIONS: A tale of two thunderstorms

They happened more than 80 years apart; one is remembered for literary reasons, the second for monetary reasons, and both for their impact on American arts and culture.
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