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 | 'Downhill': It's all Relative
"Downhill," an Americanized adaptation of Swedish writer-director Ruben Östlund's "Force Majeure," a Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, doubtlessly lost something in the translation. Indeed, this variation on a comedy-drama about a family on an Alpine ski vacation evokes a smidgen of its
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 | The Independent Investor: Can Politicians' Promises Be Believed?
As the 2020 presidential election campaign heats up, so do the promises. Lower taxes for some, higher taxes for others, better health care, higher Social Security payments; whatever it takes to get elected seems to be on the table for now.
But most politician's promises are made to be broken. Once the candidate becomes the
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 | Williams Inn Combines Food & Brew for Youth Center Benefit
David Fields of Wormtown delivers a draft at the brewery's 'takeover' of the Barn on Jan. 29. Patrons got to try the beer and some of the food pairing from chef Kevin DeMarco.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The interest in craft brewing has been inspiring menus that reflect the unique tones of these ales, lagers and
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 | CHP Names New Physician to Berkshire Pediatrics
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Dr. Janice Pride-Boone has joined CHP Berkshire Pediatrics in Pittsfield, with a special interest in pediatric obesity.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a 1981 graduate of Harvard Medical School, Pride-Boone most recently worked as locum tenens physician with the Indian Health Service in Albuquerque, N.M.,
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 | Mount Greylock Likely to Stay with Winter/Spring Vacation Weeks
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — It likely will be at least another year before the Mount Greylock Regional School District considers a move away from the traditional February and April vacation schedule.
And it looks like a switch to a single week off in March may not be in the cards at all.
Superintendent Kimberley
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 | Pittsfield Unveils Business Website
Mayor Linda Tyer welcomed the gathering of business leaders to the launch of the new website on Tuesday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has launched Businesspittsfield.com, a new website that will serve as a resource for existing businesses, new businesses, and those looking to relocate to
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 | Letter: Quit Smoking for Heart Health
To the Editor:
February is American Heart Month — a great time to quit vaping, smoking or other tobacco products.
Smoking can lead to narrowing blood vessels and high blood pressure and it is a leading cause of heart disease. Vaping is still fairly new and less is known about its effect on the heart. However, the American Heart
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