Wooded rock outcrop slimy salamander. - Farmscape Ecology Program Community New Field Guide to Columbia County Released by Hawthorne Valley Ecology Program While this new book is Columbia County-specific, its reach extends far beyond. By Brian K. Mahoney
The Hitchcock Estate bowling alley. Just a stone's throw from the main house. Community A Trip Inside Timothy Leary's Cultural Crucible and Millbrook's Gilded Age: The Hitchcock Estate One of the most historically significant, and intriguing properties in New York State is for sale. RI takes an exclusive tour. By Jamie Larson
Micah and mom Keri-Sue McManus. Community The Cost of a Child's Life: Grieving Hillsdale Parents Say They're Ignored by State Law and Governor Hochul After a tragic and preventable loss, a local farm family is fighting for systemic reform. By Jamie Larson
Community Take the RI Reader Survey Take the survey today! Support local journalism and enter to win tickets to Tanglewood and Jacob's Pillow. By Jamie Larson
Community Construct "Warm up the Winter" Benefit March 6 Construct to celebrate meaningful program and raise funds for heating those in need. By Jamie Larson
Community Modern Distillery with Dramatic Bootlegging History for Sale in Pine Plains Dutch's Distillery brought the spirit of a prohibition era operation back to life. Now it's ready for its next chapter. By Jaime Stathis
Community Wander: A Big New LGBTQ+ Community Space, with Food and Events for All in Pittsfield A new space in Pittsfield has folks wandering in for sober events, LGBTQ+ community gatherings, and quick bites. By Francesca Olsen
Dark Clouds over Great Barrington. - David McIntyre Community A Defunded Future: Local Stakeholders brace for Federal Cuts Nonprofit and institutional leaders are preparing for cuts to formerly reliable funding streams. By Jamie Larson
Early concept of Adventure Trail follows North Branch of the Hoosic River, along MASS MoCA campus. Credit Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architecture. Community $17 Million Federal Grant Paves Way for New Path Connecting Mass Art Orgs Stakeholders are optimistic Trump cuts won't cause roadblocks. By Barbara Reina
Wayne Pierce, Dave Richey and Art Hunt with their early snowmaking machine at the Mohawk Mountain ski area in 1950. Pierce would later obtain the first U.S, patent for the snowmaking machine in 1954. All photos provided by James Shay. Community Forgotten Ski Legends: Connecticut’s Father of Fake Snow Wanted to Nuke a Mountain Walter Shoenknect's active imagination revolutionized skiing forever. By Jamie Larson
Photos courtesy of Jumpfest. Community Jumpfest! The 99th Annual Salisbury Ski Jumps Take Flight Jumpfest celebrates a century of insane sporting tradition and quaint community spirit. By Hannah Van Sickle
All images courtasy of Kaatsbaan. Community Kaatsbaan Retreat Residencies are a Container for Creativity A celebrated center for dance opens its doors to artists of all kinds. By Jamie Larson
