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THE SELF-TAUGHT GARDENER: What lies beneath

On a trip to the Galanthus Gala in Pennsylvania, more snow and the hope of spring cause this gardener to wonder what comes next.

A family endorsement for Andrea Harrington for District Attorney

In his letter to the editor, Tim Walsh writes: “We believe that Andrea Harrington can bring a fresh and innovative change to the office of District Attorney which we think is sorely needed."

Lynda McDarby, 75, of Lenox, retired English teacher

Lynda taught English at Taconic High School in Pittsfield for many years, retiring in 2003.

Uncertainty over consolidation clouds planning for a new Monument High School

This will be the third try since 2013 to get state aid for the ailing high school. BHRSD Superintendent Peter Dillon noted that “constructing a new high school is actually less expensive than renovating and adding to the new building.”

Bits & Bytes: ‘The Creation’ at Tanglewood; Chesterwood‘s Ledges Trail to open; ‘A Silver Dagger’ at Bidwell House Museum; BAA call for art

Chesterwood will begin its 2018 season Saturday, May 26, at 9 a.m. with a ribbon cutting and hike to celebrate the restoration of its historic Ledges Trail, designed by Daniel Chester French.

Bits & Bytes: River Walk March for Science; Eric Foner at Simon’s Rock; David Sedaris at the Colonial; Carole Owens at Dewey Hall; Rabbi...

Author, and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Columbia University DeWitt Clinton Professor of History Eric Foner will deliver the 22nd annual W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture at Bard College at Simon’s Rock Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m.

A reformer, Andrea Harrington, running for district attorney; questions raised about Capeless’ tactics

As Harrington sees it, trying cases against defendants is not the only relevant experience that qualifies one to be a prosecutor. Her extensive experience as a defense attorney, for example, has given her a clear-eyed and detached view of the criminal justice system.

Bits & Bytes: Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare; SoupFest; Hotchkiss photography exhibit; CoA luncheon

SoupFest incorporates soup tastings, appetizers, desserts, a cash bar, a silent auction and raffles with all proceeds given to area soup kitchens and food pantries.

Bits & Bytes: ‘Long Time Comin’’ at MMRHS; Sandy Hook vigil; ‘Symbols of Civilization?’; ‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Mount; ‘Noises Off’

The candlelight vigil will remember the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and all Americans who have been killed or injured by guns since the event took place.

Bits & Bytes: First Fridays Artswalk; Sandra Steingraber on health and the environment; Frank Mason documentary; Indian classical music at Simon’s Rock

Sandra Steingraber's 1997 book “Living Downstream: An Ecologist’s Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment” changed the way many people think about toxic chemicals and their connections to cancer.

2017 Fall Festival of Shakespeare

Students are encouraged to delve into Shakespeare’s works, unpack the language and savor the humor, intensity and transcendent beauty of Shakespeare’s plays.

James Ferris, 93, of Pittsfield

Jim was employed as a toolmaker at General Electric for 23 years where he worked in the main tool room. He then taught machine shop at Taconic High School for 24 years until his retirement in 1989.

Edwin R. Griffin III, 43, of Pittsfield

Edwin worked as a painter for Armored Car Solutions and then most recently as a cook for Papa Joe's in Pittsfield.

Bits & Bytes: ‘Dr. Du Bois and Miss Ovington;’ ‘The Kabbalah of Bob Dylan;’ 1854 Town Hall benefit; 28,000 lbs. of food donated

'Dr. Du Bois and Miss Ovington' is set in 1915 and centers on an encounter between Du Bois and fellow NAACP co-founder Mary White Ovington.

Berkshire talent showcased at high school cabaret

Performances included a riotous mix of singing, acting, improv, and even a standup comedy routine.

Bits & Bytes: ‘Wild Berkshires’ art show; ‘All in the Timing;’ ‘Images of America: Lenox;’ Gabriel Tajeu at Club Helsinki Hudson

'All in the Timing' is directed by Mount Everett Regional High School student Charles Kerzner and the cast is comprised of students from Taconic High School, Bard College at Simon's Rock and the Darrow School.

Bits & Bytes: Four Freedoms civic participation workshops; W.E.B. Du Bois Educational Series; Steffani Jemison at MASS MoCA; ‘Lenox at 250 years, Panel II;’...

The Four Freedoms Coalition and Berkshire Community College will present a day of free, nonpartisan advocacy trainings on Saturday, April 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at BCC.
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