Saturday, March 14, 2026

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THEN & NOW: Marcel’s Cleaning Center

The state-of-the-art dry cleaning and laundry facility was operated by Marcel and Dorothy Brunell.

Marcel’s Cleaning Center on Housatonic Street (Route 20) in the town of Lee is shown in the 1960s photograph above. The impressive, state-of-the-art, dry cleaning and laundry facility was operated by Marcel and Dorothy Brunell. Both were active in the community, and Mr. Brunell also served as a Lee selectman. The building was later home to a roller skating rink, then Country Curtains sales and storage, and is now a popular liquor store.

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NOW: The building is currently home to Berkshire Liquors. Photo: 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.

BITS & BYTES: ‘Into Light Project’ at Hotel Downstreet; John Ratajkowski and Francie Lyshak at Mad Rose Gallery; Sónia Almeida at The Clark; Genève...

Despite a strong service network, Berkshire County continues to lead the state in overdose fatalities, with stigma and lack of awareness preventing many from seeking help.

BITS & BYTES: High Horse at The Foundry; Sara Dubow to speak at Susan B. Anthony dinner; Sourdough Challah Workshop at Dewey Hall; OLLI...

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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