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Make Connections: Travel The High Road Through Berkshire County

All photos courtesy of BNRC. By Amy Krzanik As walkers, hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers know, the Berkshires is one of the best places to work up a sweat while you “bathe in nature.” Unfortunately, you’ll have to carry your own cold water or hot drink and snack

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The Rural We: Mary Mott

Mary Mott is a writer and monologist who lives in Stockbridge, Mass. Two years ago, she performed a one-woman show presented by the Berkshire Theatre Group at The Unicorn Theatre (in Stockbridge), and is now following that up with another show beginning Friday, Oct. 29. Mott was inspired to

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The Rural We: Anne Garrels

For more than three decades, Anne Garrels reported from some of the most dangerous places on earth — the Middle East, Nicaragua, El Salvador, both Gulf Wars, Afghanistan and Iraq. She was the Moscow bureau chief and reporter for ABC, and the NPR correspondent in Russia, and has won nearly every

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10 Things To Love About Clinton

Hummingbird Ranch By Merida Welles Formally settled in 1786, the picturesque Town of Clinton in Dutchess County offers stunning pastoral scenery, a profusion of winding country roads (many unpaved), and a number of architectural gems, no fewer than four on the National Register of Historic Places. The town (not to

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The Rural We: Jay Weintraub

An apple didn't have to fall on Jay Weintraub's head for him to come up with a great idea to prevent food waste and help people in need. After planting apple trees in the backyard of his Alford, Mass. home, he noticed how fast those apples

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Along The Clay Way In Northern Conn. and Nearby N.Y. State

Alison Palmer in her studio. By CB Wismar For the three days that comprise Columbus Day Weekend, from Saturday, Oct. 8 through Monday, Oct. 10, 18 area clay artists will present an inaugural studio tour – Clay Way. Visitors are encouraged to tour as many of the western Connecticut and nearby

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The Rural We: Zoe Bellot

Bellot at the press. Zoe Bellot is an artist  with a passion for printmaking, bookmaking, mixed media and blogging. “These are among my weapons of choice to celebrate words,” she says. The Hudson Opera House has selected her to be its artist-in-residence from October 8 to November 13.

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The Rural We: Tom Schiller

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It's Open House At Hudson River Country Seats

Montgomery Place Our feature story this week introduces our series on a house being built from blueprints to finished structure, but if you’re more into historic architecture, the Country Seats Tour sponsored by Hudson River Heritage on Saturday should be on your calendar. The focus of this tour is

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RI-Region Bike Trails: Explore The Beauty On Two Wheels

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail By Amy Krzanik You've driven through miles and miles of stunning RI countryside, and have taken the train into our area along the picturesque Hudson River, but there's a way to get even closer to the view and get your heart rate up,

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With Song, Our Voices May Help End Gun Violence

In 2007, Congress designated September as a day of remembrance for gun violence victims.  Yet the fact remains that since then, Congress hasn’t done much to alleviate the scourge of gun violence. This year — an election year — activists will be uniting musicians to bring awareness and seek voter action

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The Rural We: Jayne Benjulian

Jayne Benjulian grew up in Westchester, New York, but lived many lives before returning to the East Coast and making a home in the Berkshires. She served as chief speechwriter at Apple, investigator for the public defender in Washington, director of new play development at Magic Theater, lecturer in the

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