Monday, March 16, 2026

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THEN & NOW: Downtown Great Barrington

A recreation of an 1890s photograph by Julius Hall looking north on the east side of Main Street in Great Barrington.

Great Barrington — The above photograph captures downtown Great Barrington during the 1890s. It was taken on the east side of Main Street looking north. Photographer Julius Hall was standing in front of Whitings Drug Store, approximately where Calyx Berkshire Cannabis Dispensary is presently located. The scene has been recreated below, 125 years later, with a woman cyclist on the left and a bearded gentleman at right.

NOW: Recreating Julius Hall’s 1890s photograph looking north on the east side of Main Street. Photo by Gary Leveille.
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EYES TO THE SKY: Here comes the sun

Astronomically, the Vernal Equinox, the first day of spring, occurs on March 20, 2026, when sunrise is 6:57 a.m. and sunset 7:05 p.m. In our locale, close to equal day and night also occurs on the 18th and 19th.

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Breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops, four friends with three bows, one pick, and great vibes deliver a rollicking romp as the band High Horse.

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