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Davis declares victory in 3rd Berkshire District State House race

Davis will be taking over for William “Smitty” Pignatelli who announced in February that, after 22 years in office, he would not be running again.

‘Lucky Milo’ film to raise awareness of veterans’ lives after war

The filmmakers are embracing the full reality of what happened to Milo Imrie, and very much linking his death to the staggering suicide rate among veterans.

Legal marijuana in the Berkshires: Stepping over the edge of the drug wars

With the growing recognition that marijuana and many other formerly outlawed drugs can have beneficial effects on user’s health and well-being, we may soon be extending these policies to other formally prohibited psychoactive drugs.

CONNECTIONS: Waiting for impeachment

Might not public hearings commence so we as a nation can come together, experience the presentation of evidence, and agree on the necessity to bring a charge (impeachment) or the lack of justification for impeachment? Every report ends with the words “we must wait for Mueller.” Must we?

Shout Out to Dine Out: Local artist sheds light on human trafficking

Human trafficking is an issue that touches every community yet remains largely hidden; simply stated, the first step toward putting an end to human trafficking is to acknowledge its existence.

‘Battle Fatigue’: An artist’s meditation on her father and World War II

Her father never spoke of these experiences. It wasn’t until about a year ago, when she became concerned that this treasure might fall apart, that Nina thought about telling her father’s story and, in the process, gaining insight into this enigmatic man and her relationship with him.

ON FILM: ‘Mudbound’ depicts segregated South post World War II

The film left me thinking about the South today. In a number of ways a different, changed world, but in others the same oppressive place.

Former Stockbridge police chief fired from same post in Townsend

At issue was misconduct alleged by the selectmen on the part of Eaton, involving an investigation into a newly hired assistant to the town administrator.

PREVIEW: ‘Ugly Lies the Bone,’ intriguing tragicomedy at Shakespeare & Company

This is a new, exciting work by a young woman who sweeps away easy answers, rejects clichés, and challenges the audience.
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