No getting around it: Roadwork in South County is upon us

LENOX — Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of tourist season in the Berkshires, is already causing traffic backups at traditional chokepoints in Great Barrington and Stockbridge.The …

Sweet Brook to appeal state's move to revoke license WILLIAMSTOWN — Sweet Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center will fight the state Department of Public Health's decision to revoke the facility's license. The Williamstown nursing home notified …

Session at Froio Center enlightens seniors on ABCs of medicinal CBD PITTSFIELD — Curious seniors got an earful on marijuana Thursday at the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center. The medicinal cannabis workshop was part of an "after hours" series at the center, through …

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LOCAL NEWS

Clarence Fanto: 'Extremely stable genius' comment might be wishful thinking President Donald Trump's self-description at a televised media briefing Thursday proves the urgency of House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi's appeal earlier that day to pray for the president and the …

Shut-off hydrants near fire scene prompt policy change in Pittsfield

Is Pittsfield paying its building chief enough? Man who held post for a decade says no

Motorcyclist killed in Sheffield was looking forward to more rides

At recovery coach academy, grads go forth to offer assistance, hope in opioid crisis

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PHOTO GALLERIES

Western / Central Mass Track and Field

Third Annual Food Truck Festival

News Photos for the week of May 20, 2019

Kilbon Fountain Rededication

Brayton School Memorial Day Exercises

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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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Stockbridge Bowl in Stockbridge

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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

Central/West Division II Track and Field: Mount Greylock's Ross, Taconic's Tayi take firsts; Greylock girls finish second, handful of individuals off to All-States

WESTFIELD — For Madison Ross of the Mount Greylock girls track and field team, 2019 is the year of the full send. "Basically, If I am going to do something I am going to put all my effort into …

Lauren R. Stevens | Hikes & Walks: Going for a loop on the Mahican-Mohawk Trail

Gene Chague | Berkshire Woods and Waters: Durand named to Fisheries and Wildlife Board

Roundup: Pittsfield competes at Central/West Division I track and field meet

Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: A scientific method to pick the next Stanley Cup champion

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PUZZLES AND GAMES

Opinion

Letters

Letter: Religious hypocrites sell souls to Trump To the editor:I have a few thoughts regarding the article that appeared on the May 22 Eagle oped page entitled "There is a missing option in U.S. politics." The article's author, Michael Gerson of …

Letter: Sanders exposed by attack on billionaire

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

Derek Gentile: A friend, a name, and a late reunion

James F. Burns: All gave some, some gave all

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Lauren R. Stevens: The big impact made by small trees

Adam G. Hinds: Inequality problem the state ignores

Robert Costa: Great need for intensive foster care homes

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

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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

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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 …