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I WITNESS: The pendulum never stops swinging—does it?

There are clear differences between Trump’s perspective and that of almost every other individual who has held his office in the past. What others have built, one man tears asunder

Hancock Shaker Village ‘Food for Thought’ program offers dinner, talk with author Rebecca Soffer

“Grief is a topic that makes most people want to run for the hills, but we’re not doing ourselves any favors by responding in that way.” -- Rebecca Soffer

Another false alarm: State lifts water boil order for Great Barrington

Yesterday, after the boil order was imposed, five more samples were collected from the Green River pumping station, where the sample was taken that originally prompted the order. None of the five tested positive for E. coli.

Animal agriculture in winter: What farmers do when they’re not growing greens

“We don’t see as much agriculture here as you would in a different part of the country,” Sean Stanton explained; as a result, “you end up with people wondering why the cows are outside in the snow and not understanding how their systems work.”

‘Below the radar and above the shops’: Great Barrington’s upstairs economy

"We all love living here and want to be able to work downtown, go downstairs and get coffee and go across the street and get food. I like to go next door to buy my clothing." -- Asa Hardcastle, whose Tonic 5 software development company is on the floor above Tom’s Toys on Main Street

‘Flowers Falling from my Mouth,’ ritual dance-theatre by Pooja Prema, at Sheffield Covered Bridge

“I am trying to bring opposites together. I am the bridge. How do you create peace, peace between men and women?” -- Pooja Prema, describing the purpose of her new work, “Flowers Falling from my Mouth”

Can’t find decent help? ‘Workforce issue’ likely the cause

There are a variety of theories as to why the seasonal labor market has been tightening over the years. Birth rates have been dropping for at least a generation, and more students are willing to forgo a paycheck in the summer while taking a volunteer position or internship to build their resumes for life after college.

Culinary Adventures: Thanksgiving with the chefs

"Our Thanksgiving menu highlights childhood favorites, such as sweet potato fluff with marshmallows, and creamed onions.” -- Amy Hagerty of the Housie Market
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