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Beneath the Mountain: The Tragedy and Folklore of the Hoosac Tunnel

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Beneath the Hoosac Mountain, between North Adams and Florida, Massachusetts, runs a railroad tunnel whose history is marked by engineering breakthroughs, deadly accidents and generations of ghost stories. Stretching approximately 4.75 miles through the mountain, the Hoosac Tunnel was one of the most ambitious American...

North Adams, MA · 2d
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Permission to pursue a passion

NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. — While growing up on her family’s western Massachusetts dairy farm, Emily Everett dreamed of writing for Hoard’s Dairyman one day. Instead, Everett has built a career that includes writing novels about her life experiences. Her debut novel, “All That Life Can Afford,” was Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick for April 2025.

Williamsburg, MA · 1d
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This Historic New Hampshire Restaurant Serves Sunday Brunch Inside A Former 1826 Courthouse

Sunday brunch inside a courthouse built in 1826? That’s an unusual dining setting, especially when the building once served a completely different purpose. I like the idea of enjoying a relaxed meal somewhere that has witnessed nearly two centuries of local history. The former courthouse has been transformed into...

Newport, NH · 2d
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Eli Burakian author talk on hiking in New Hampshire

CLAREMONT, N.H. – Author and nature photographer Eli Burakian will be presenting a talk on hiking in New Hampshire on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., sponsored by The Well Collaborative, at 72 Pleasant Street in Claremont, N.H. Burakian is a photographer, writer, and adventurer from Brownsville, Vt. He...

Claremont, NH · 2d
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In time for the Tinseliner! Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum to expedite restoration of 1950s heritage train engine after fire damages New Haven 41

Adams — On Saturday, October 24, a fire broke out at the Adams train station, damaging Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum’s New Haven 41 diesel engine. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Executive Director Melanie Seiden told The Berkshire Edge in a phone call that the fire occurred after museum operations ended for the day. No one was injured.

Adams, MA · 2d

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Winner of community media award for Mass. docuseries, local producer talks local access, Main Streets and more

Earlier this year, a director working in western Massachusetts collected a top community media honor. Thomas Draudt is no stranger to awards – he’s collected at least one Emmy and several nominations for his work on the series "This Old House" – and one nomination for "This New House."

Northampton, MA · 1d

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Veterans Day events in Central Massachusetts

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Communities in the region are planning ceremonies: (All events on the holiday unless otherwise noted.) Worcester Pancake breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St. Veterans Day Parade: 11 a.m., starts at Glennie and Grove streets, ends at 69 Grove St. Ceremony: 11:45 a.m., Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St. Remarks by Mayor Joseph Petty, City Manager Eric Batista and United Way CEO Tim Garvin. Wreath-laying ceremony: 1 p.m., Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Green Hill Park Charlton Breakfast: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Fire Department, 10 Power Station Road. Sponsored by Charlton Fire Department. Dudley/Webster Ceremony and parade in Dudley: 11 a.m., Veterans' Court of Honor, Municipal Complex, 71 West Main St., Dudley. Parade grand marshal will be Armand L. Jalbert, Army veteran of Vietnam. Parade will march to the Webster Veterans' Court for ceremony. Fitchburg Ceremony: 11 a.m., Armory, 14 Wallace Ave. Pancake breakfast: 9-10:45 a.m., Armory, 14 Wallace Ave. Sponsored by North Central Women Veterans Group. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for 8 and under. Gardner Ceremony: 11 a.m., Perry Auditorium, City Hall. Grafton Ceremony: 11 a.m., VFW Post 1497, 25 Main St. Light refreshments will follow. Leominster Ceremony: Begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worcester, MA · 1d

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BITS & BYTES November 6, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond!

Mill Town Foundation presents Wandering Dance Festival. Pittsfield— From November 7th through the 14th, Mill Town Foundation presents the fourth annual Wandering Dance Festival, bringing together local and regional dance artists for free workshops, community events, interactive experiences, and a showcase highlighting a diverse range of dance styles and traditions at The Colonial Theatre.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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Springfield's Latino Book Fair Returns Bigger Than Ever at Hope Center Nov. 14

What started in 2024 as an event that ran from Friday afternoon through Saturday, with a Sunday authors' workshop, has grown into a cultural gathering in Springfield, and this year it's moving into a brand-new downtown home. The third Springfield Latino Book Fair is set for Saturday, November 14, at the Hope Center for the Arts at 150 Bridge Street, with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the free, one-day festival running until 5 p.m.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Rising from the ashes: artist Aaron Meshon

GREAT BARRINGTON – For many people, challenges are a sign that it is time to change your life’s path, whether it’s a business failure, an illness, or some other catastrophe. Fortunately, artist Aaron Meshon is not such a person. Devastating fire. When his Brooklyn apartment burned down...

Great Barrington, MA · 1d

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Cause of death confirmed for actress Susan Saint James, longtime CT fixture

Noting her deep ties in Litchfield, "I'm such a citizen," Saint James said in a 2010 interview with Connecticut Magazine.

Connecticut · 2d

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Holyoke to Observe Veterans Day

HOLYOKE — The city’s Patriotic Events Committee will honor the men and women who serve and have served the country at a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, November 11, at 10 a.m., at the War Memorial Building, 310 Appleton Street. This year’s guest speaker is Army 1st Lt. Margaret...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Sears Kit Homes: Part of Norfolk’s Architectural Past

Blueprints discovered in a barn once owned by Norfolk contractor Herbert Blanchard have found a permanent home in the Norfolk Historical Society’s collection, shedding light on the town’s architectural history and the era of mail-order houses. The plans appear to show a Sears catalog home, part of a popular movement that brought ready-to-build house designs to Americans in the early 20th century.

Norfolk, CT · 2d

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PREVIEW: Broadway star Christine Andreas brings her cabaret artistry to Tanglewood, Nov. 13

Lenox — Broadway veteran and two-time Tony Award nominee Christine Andreas will appear at Tanglewood’s Linde Center for Music and Learning on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Known for her roles in “My Fair Lady,” “Oklahoma!,” and “On Your Toes,” Andreas has also established a career in cabaret, with programs devoted to French singer Édith Piaf and the American songbook.

Lenox, MA · 3d

WWLP

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‘The Simpsons’ writer and presidential candidate to visit Springfield during nationwide tour

A longtime writer and producer of the animated television series "The Simpsons" is bringing his presidential campaign to Springfield as part of a nationwide tour visiting 17 communities that share the same name.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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The Stockbridge Mohican Militia Company in the American Revolution

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Larry Howard. From 1775 to 1777, Mohican Indians from Stockbridge, Massachusetts, formed a Patriot militia company that served in the American revolution, including the siege of Boston, the capture and siege of Fort Ticonderoga, the Battle of Saratoga, and the Battle of Monmouth. In the summer of 1789, while patrolling in the Kingsbridge, New York, area in what is now the Bronx, the Stockbridge company was attacked by British Lt. Col. John Simcoe’s Loyalist Queen’s Rangers in a battle alternately known as the Battle of Kingsbridge, the Battle of Cortland Ridge, or the Battle of Van Cortlandt’s Woods. It is also known as the Stockbridge Massacre, because the Queens’ Rangers killed an estimated forty Stockbridge Indians. The Rangers had one soldier killed and three wounded. This ended the Stockbridge Indian militia company’s service.

Stockbridge, MA · 3d

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The Lehrer Report: Nov. 5, 2026

Reminder: Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Town offices, libraries, schools and banks will be closed. Take time to remember what veterans have done for us and thank them. Nancy Ratner of Amherst sent an email about the “Pastel and Acrylics Show” at Leverett Arts and Crafts that will be held each weekend from Nov. 8-29. The opening reception is Nov. 15 from 3-5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Nancy’s work will be on display and worth seeing.

Amherst, MA · 3d

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Kids Could Spend Hours Exploring This Whimsical Museum In Massachusetts

Even the bathroom is themed at this museum. When a restroom gets the full storybook treatment, you know nobody held back on the fun. The whole place honors one of the most beloved children’s authors ever, right in the city where he grew up. Life-sized characters wait around corners.

Springfield, MA · 4d