Independence Day traditions upheld at Tanglewood
LENOX – The tradition of going to Tanglewood to celebrate Independence Day was kept alive this year, despite the lack of James Taylor’s presence. Jackson Browne hit the stage in…
Something for everyone at upcoming arts and crafts festival
LENOX – Church on the Hill’s annual arts and crafts festival in Lilac Park, a major fundraiser for church upkeep, outreach and missions, will have plenty to offer everyone, including some new…
‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ comes to S&Co. for first time
LENOX – Love’s Labour’s Lost, one of William Shakespeare’s earliest comedies, is now on stage for the first time in town. Shakespeare and Company’s first production of the play, here…
Paraprofessional, administrator contracts approved in Lee
LEE – A bounty of contracts have been approved by the town’s school committee. Following the approval of the Lee Education Association (LEA) Unit A (teachers) contract last month, the…
Lenox’s Sue Merritt pays it forward with Pan Mass Challenge
LENOX – Local fitness instructor and personal trainer Sue Merritt has had some challenges to deal with over the past two years, with the biggest one being cancer. Yet today,…
Bascom Lodge celebrates 75 years
ADAMS – Historic Bascom Lodge, at the summit of Mount Greylock, is hosting a weekend of special activities and events on July 13-14 in celebration of the lodge’s 75th anniversary. “It’s going…
Vince Gill returns to Tanglewood
LENOX – As you can see from the photograph, country music legend Vince Gill recently entertained the drenched crowd at Tanglewood. A brief storm erupted 15 minutes before concert time, causing…
Time to get your pow wow on
ADAMS – Get ready for some celebratory dance, song and drumming. The eighth annual Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow is returning to The Berkshires this summer on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday,…
Local World War II Navy vet saw lots of action
PITTSFIELD – Armand Maffuccio, 91, can tell you a few things about democracy, war and the will to survive. The lifelong Pittsfield resident was 21 years old when he joined…
BHS and Canyon Ranch partner on new wellness initiative
Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) and the Canyon Ranch Institute are teaming up to bring a health and wellness initiative to underserved members of the Berkshire community. “We’re announcing a partnership…