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I WITNESS: TikTok… TikTok… BOOM!

Even though I consider it a goofy, boring waste of time, it has been difficult for me to understand why the federal government has been in such a lather about TikTok.

Best-selling author Sue Miller, novelist Patricia Park, and literary magazine editor Dayna Tortorici are the 2020 Edith Wharton Writers-in-Residence

While the extended conversation, “Writers in the House,” has been cancelled, settle in here for an insightful look at how contemporary writers are looking at and responding to Edith Wharton’s legacy. 

Bits & Bytes: ‘Conscious Conversations’; ‘Talking Ticks’; ‘Edith Wharton in France;’ public speaking workshops; Zen lecture

The Milne Public Library will host “Talking Ticks: Literary, Medical and Personal Views,” a panel discussion about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

The Self-Taught Gardener: Tree torn

As we face the demise of two of Edith Wharton's prized trees at The Mount, our Self-Taught Gardener provides solace.

Bits & Bytes: ‘Writers in the House’ at The Mount; Pittsfield Green Drinks; ‘Vertigo’ screening; Riverbrook artist at Red Lion Inn

Starring Kim Novak, James Stewart, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore and Ellen Corby, “Vertigo” is considered one of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest cinematic achievements.

EDGECAST VIDEO: The Mount: A legacy restored. An interview with Susan Wissler

Edgecast videographers Jason Brown and Jim Frangione interview Susan Wissler, executive director of The Mount, who explains how The Mount has restored the legacy of author Edith Wharton.

Bits & Bytes: Laura Bush visits the Mount; new Felice Brothers album; Pittsfield’s ‘Unsung Heroine;’ ‘the Gilded Age in Music and Words;’ ‘Capturing Color’...

Kim Borden is employed by the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority and her position involves working with at-risk households to ensure that they are prevented from becoming homeless.

News Briefs: VIM Berkshires non-opioid pain management; CATA earns NEPR award; Andrea Harrington announces State Senate bid; The Mount honored by National Trust

VIM Berkshires patients with chronic pain are routinely given services such as acupuncture, massage, mental health counseling, nutrition counseling, and support group participation; opioid painkillers are rarely prescribed.

After the flood, restoring the Mount’s gardens — again

'There’s been a huge outpouring of support from our members and the community. Many have offered to volunteer but we really need to focus on our existing team. Most importantly we need to emphasize to the public ongoing events such as the Jazz Café on weekends, the lecture series and theater. We’re known now for our many programs and been called the literary hub of the Berkshires.' -- Susan Wissler, executive director, The Mount
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