New maps detail years of trail-building at Greylock Glen

ADAMS — Squiggly lines seem to go everywhere on new topographic maps posted this week at Greylock Glen kiosks. Each is an open invitation to hikers and bikers, the fruit of a roughly $3 million …

New York man sentenced for 2017 holdup at Great Barrington store PITTSFIELD — A New York man who police found hiding in the trunk of his car was sentenced to up to three years in prison this week after pleading guilty to charges that he robbed the Great …

Carjack suspect faces new charges after alleged vehicle theft NORTH ADAMS — Weeks before he was to go to trial on a carjacking charge, an Adams man allegedly stole a Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts transport van Tuesday.Brandon Smith, 23, of Adams, …

2019 Berkshire Eagle All Stars Gala

The Herbalist: Cannabis Culture in Western Massachusetts

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LOCAL NEWS

New Ashford voters OK $346K for early work on broadband network installation New Ashford voters backed a $346,000 plan for preliminary work to install a broadband network in town during a special meeting Tuesday at Town Hall.They also approved a 2020 fiscal year budget of …

Clarksburg annual town meeting preview

New principal named for St. Agnes Academy in Dalton

Photos: Memorial Day Exercises at Brayton Elementary School

Alan Chartock | I, Publius: Return of horse racing to fairgrounds is a sucker's bet

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PHOTO GALLERIES

Brayton School Memorial Day Exercises

News Photos for the week of May 20, 2019

SJH Equestrian

Classroom of the Week: Kelsey Falkowski's math class at Reid Middle School

Fire at 664-662 Tyler Street

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Support Groups

Stephentown, N.Y.: Veterans group plans craft fair

Lenox: Free family fun day at sanctuary

North Adams: NAPS to screen kindergartners

Senior Bulletin Board, May 27-June 2

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Daily Poll

Accessory dwelling units, or some call them in-law apartments, have just been OK'd by voters in Williamstown. Which relative would you not want to move into an apartment on your property?

Mom or dad, or both

Brother or sister

Cousins

Niece or nephew

Aunt or uncle

Grandparents

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Continuing coverage

Deficiencies, abuses, impending closure at Sweet Brook nursing home Since summer of 2017, the Sweet Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been cited by the state Department of Public Health and the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services for a laundry list …

Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: A county full of winners

Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: From Churchill Downs to NBA referees, and Red Sox catch a 2nd wind

Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: Forslund doesn't view himself as homer during national hockey broadcasts

Gene Chague | Berkshire Woods and Waters

Gene Chague | Berkshire Woods and Waters: Great turnout at the Wild Acres youth fishing derby

Gene Chague | Berkshire Woods and Waters: A bittersweet youth turkey hunting day

LOCAL SPORTS

Lee softball escapes Lenox with 7-6, comeback win

LENOX — The Lenox and Lee softball teams roster arguably the two youngest cores in Berkshire County and the goal for 2019 has been a simple one — growth.Since coming together two months …

Roundup: Lenox earns its way into the Western Mass. D-IV baseball tournament; Wahconah wins in final home game

Pittsfield boys lacrosse team rallies late, comes up short in loss at Mount Anthony

Williams stays alive in NCAA softball

2018-19 The Berkshire Eagle All Stars: Wrestling

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PUZZLES AND GAMES

Opinion

Letters

Letter: PR advice for Democrats in taking on Trump To the editor:Because the White House's current pccupant brings an AR-15 to the current "game" as he calls it, the opposition must bring in a bazooka.Here's some free PR advice for our congressional, …

Letter: No excuse for hydrant problem

Podcast | Don Morrison commentary: Smooted and Hawleyed

Podcast | Don Morrison commentary: Thank You, Mr. Hooper

Podcast | Don Morrison commentary: Good people on both sides

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Our Opinion

Our Opinion: Diocese has failed its parochial schools

With admirable thoroughness and frankness, a study group has put forward a report detailing the deep-rooted problems facing Catholic schools within the Springfield Diocese, including Berkshire …

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Columnists

Adam G. Hinds: Inequality problem the state ignores

Robert Costa: Great need for intensive foster care homes

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Columnists

Bernard A. Drew | Our Berkshires: Robert S. Clark and the conspiracy against FDR

Dalton Delan | The Unspin Room: Violence a turnoff?: Then turn it off

Leonard Quart | Letter From New York: Pulitzer critical to establishing journalism as a bulwark of freedom

Clellie Lynch: A week in Prague

H. Patricia Hynes: They are here because we were there

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Berkshire Landscapes

Class is in session ... grab a fork HILLSDALE, N.Y. — For almost four years, the small, immaculate kitchen store at HGS Home Chef — an off-shoot of the equally charming Hillsdale General Store just across the street on …

The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow to release EP at Barrington Stage show PITTSFIELD — For months, The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow has been promoting its Saturday, June 1, show at Barrington Stage Company's Boyd-Quinson Mainstage as an album release kick-off event. Yet, …

Shaker Barn offers stage for talented up-and-comers PITTSFIELD — Since its opening season in 2017, the Shaker Barn Music series at Hancock Shaker Village has given roots music a prominent central Berkshire stage in the months leading up to …

Artist captures history, natural light of Shaker village

Work by a designer, artist who can do 'anything'

Designer Robert U. Taylor's work can be seen in films, theme parks, restaurants and resorts around the world, from the U.S. to China and Dubai. Through June 24, Taylor's artworks can be viewed closer …

'A classic summertime drink'

This weekend will be filled with Memorial Day celebrations — the unofficial start of summer in New England (the official start is Friday, June 21) — and Saturday is National Wine Day. …

A look at the Bidwell House Museum's collection MONTEREY — "This is Metropolitan Museum of Art level," said Sam Herrup, turning over a salt cellar with a deft hand. The creamy ceramic is patterned in deep blue, and it flares at the head and …

A hub for artists in the Berkshires and beyond

At Shakespeare & Company, 'The Waverly Gallery' spins a tale for our time

Big Things from a 'Tiny Desk'

Thom Smith | NatureWatch: A little bear etiquette goes a long way

Datenight fun for a holiday weekend

Five things to do if you're on a budget this week

Arts, Entertainment, Lifestyles and More

ENTERTAINMENT

Broadway's Tony Awards smile on Charlottesville drama teacher

NEW YORK — The special Tony Award that honors educators this year will go to a drama teacher in Charlottesville, Va., who has encouraged her students to explore their differences and heal …