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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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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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Memoir and History at Haystack

Ideas about history—personal, biographical, national and natural—were explored in depth at the 2026 Haystack Book Festival on Oct. 2-4. Talks began at Infinity Hall where more than 200 people gathered to hear Belle Burden, right, in conversation with Roxanne Cody, owner of the legendary RJ Julia Bookseller. Burden is the author of “Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage,” a candid reflection on love, marriage, relationships and how two people can become strangers. Michael Selleck, one of the festival organizers, reported that author conversations held at the Norfolk Library “sold out” ahead of time, although no shows left some empty seats. Nonetheless, dozens flocked to participate in conversations that covered the experiences of Americans who sought new lives and causes in Europe between the world wars, how memory distorts the understanding of war, the mythology of the American Westand the ways in which trees shape the world. Onsite book sales were managed by the Norfolk Library Associates and benefited the library.

Norfolk, CT · 2d
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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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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 · 2d

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ANNALS OF GARDENING: Norfolk Library Has a New Look

Visitors to the Norfolk Library may have noticed recent changes to its landscaping: tall boxwoods now line the brick patio by the front entrance; hydrangeas and a Japanese maple have been moved to new spots and several new planting areas have been added. The work represents the first part of the library’s new master plan for its grounds.

Norfolk, CT · 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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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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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

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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 · 2d

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Once a childhood dream, his Latino Book Fair is growing bigger each year

SPRINGFIELD — When he was a child growing up in the Dominican Republic, Jorge David Martinez picked up a book that would stick with him for the rest of his life: “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. “If you read the book, you’ll find that...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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From Classroom to Broadway: Columbia English Class Takes Field Trip to See Tony-Award Winning Musical

A group of 50 Columbia High School students went on a field trip to New York City on Wednesday to see the Tony-award winning Broadway musical “Hadestown” at the Walter Kerr Theatre. The trip was part of the course The Play’s the Thing, which is an English elective that allows students to immerse themselves in acting prompts, theater knowledge, and overall creative expression.

New York, NY · 2d

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Veterans Day ceremonies around the Capital Region

Several communities across the Capital Region will come together to celebrate the courage and bravery of the nation’s veterans on November 11.

Albany, NY · 2d

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25 Lost Movie Theaters Upstate New Yorkers Still Remember

The old movie theaters of Upstate New York were once landmarks of everyday life. Downtown movie palaces filled the sidewalks of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Smaller houses in places such as Saranac Lake, Geneva, Oneonta, and Watertown offered the same excitement on a different scale. A theater could be a family’s Saturday afternoon destination, a teenager’s first date, or a place where the town gathered for a film everyone was talking about.

New York · 1d

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One Spider-Man Character is from Schenectady, but Who?

New York City is the center of the Spider-Man universe, but his greatest foe is Capital Region royalty

Schenectady, NY · 2d

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Albany's The Egg Hosts Elvis and Buddy Holly Tribute to Aid St. Catherine's Kids

St. Catherine's Center for Children is bringing Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly back to the stage, at least in tribute form, with a one-night-only benefit concert set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre inside The Egg in Albany. The show, called Elvis & Buddy Holly: When Legends Meet, imagines a pivotal moment in 1955 when Presley's rising star reportedly inspired a young Buddy Holly, and it doubles as a fundraiser for programs serving vulnerable children and families across the Capital Region.

Albany, NY · 3d