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Shopping: LOCAL, A Find A Bit Out of Town

By Marilyn Bethany "We are doing very well," says Michele O'Hana, via a crackling Skype connection from her childhood home in West Cork, Ireland, where she was spending time with her family. "Repeat that please," I shout. In these improved but still tough economic

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Food

Provence In Pine Plains: Stissing House

By Don Rosendale To see Michel Jean perched at a table in his Pine Plains restaurant, Stissing House, evokes thoughts of a French Impressionist self-portrait. Except that Jean is an artiste of a different sort, his brush a whisk at what many will say is the best French restaurant

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Parties

Wining and Dining at The Warner Theatre

Rachel Louchen reports from Torrington. Over 600 people attended the 12th Annual Holiday Wine and Food Tasting at The Warner Theatre on Friday, Novembers 15. Originally opened as a movie theater in 1931, The Warner is now a cultural touchstone of the community, a mixed-use performing arts center that

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Food

Shu Mai On My Mind

Most of us are so used to frozen or defrosted shrimp that "seasonal shrimp" sounds as oxymoronic as jumbo shrimp. But they do exist. I recently found these Maine babies at the supermarket, where they should be available for another month or so. You can use them whole

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Real Estate

A Farm Called Fuller

Fuller Farm has so much to offer, beginning with two houses and 391 acres. There's also extensive road frontage on five roads and the prime location near Copake. One of the properties is a large 19th century farmhouse with five bedrooms; the other is an 1840s Eyebrow Colonial

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Real Estate

Hillsdale Heights

This Hillsdale French Provincial sits on 78.67 peaceful acres surrounded by rolling hills, forest, stream, and two ponds. The home has 4,700 square feet of living space on three levels and includes seven bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, and hardwood floors. The huge property also has a

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Real Estate

Blandford Barn and Farm

Spectacular vistas from the highest point in Blandford, ample barns, and a classic New England farmhouse are included in the 560-acre property. The house has with four bedrooms, large kitchen with Garland range, cherry door and floors, and both wood and oil heat. Additional buildings on the property include

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Real Estate

Gracious Acres at Windrock Farm

Windrock Farm is sited on 62 acres in Millbrook and is surrounded by hundreds of acres in land held in conservancy with trails throughout. The property includes a house, two barns with 13 stalls, fenced pastures, and riding rings. The 6,300 square foot home includes six bedrooms, four-and-

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Real Estate

Historic Thorvale Farm

Looking to cure writer's block? Let the former home of noted author Sinclair Lewis inspire you with its rich history and 18 acres. Known as Thorvale Farm, the Georgian Colonial was built in 1916 and is located on one of the most sought-after roads in Williamstown. In

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Real Estate

On High Acres At High Hollow Farm

High Hollow Farm in Cornwall sits on 109 acres encompassing four ponds, trails, stone walls, specimen trees, and shrubs. The 1780 center-chimney Colonial is just as impressive as the acreage, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, six fireplaces, paneling, and dentil moldings. Right off the house is a large stone

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Food

Hidden in Plain Sight: Jivey Places for a Drink and Snack in the Southern Berkshires

By Jamie Larson It’s always nice to be in on a secret, or two, or five. Southern Berkshire County is filled with amazing attractions, shopping, inns and restaurants, all classy places of deserved renown. But just around back, the region is hiding another of its virtues; some awesome classic

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Arts

"First Flight" at Shakespeare & Co: Berkshires Duo Takes Off

By Robert Burke Warren We live in a noisy, often dissonant age. Harmony is all too rare, so when we happen upon it, we’re captivated, especially if it emanates from the up-and-coming Tyringham, MA, duo (and devoted couple) Oakes & Smith. They’re bringing that sweet sound

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