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  • A big gap to fill – Food systems face a test as major SNAP cuts begin

    A big gap to fill – Food systems face a test as major SNAP cuts begin

    Food, Government, Health, Jobs, News

    Local food systems are facing rising pressure since the federal administration and Republican legislators have withdrawn or held up Millions in federal funding, in the Republican budget bill in July and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the fall and in the future.

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  • Junli Song weaves a mythical realm of spirits and shadows

    Junli Song weaves a mythical realm of spirits and shadows

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    Flying figures are flexing their hands, and wings shimmer in winter light, as artist Junli song opens her newest work, Garden of Memory, at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Gallery 51 in North Adams.

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  • Which way New York? 

    Which way New York? 

    Government, News

    Democratic and Republican analysts consider the consequences as U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik declares her candidacy for Governor. — By Maury Thompson

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  • When a college taught homesteading skills

    When a college taught homesteading skills

    Arts, Jobs, Learning, Local history, Nature, Voices
  • Creative collective — Vision carries friends through film

    Creative collective — Vision carries friends through film

    Arts, Jobs
  • Once tenants, now owners

    Once tenants, now owners

    Jobs, News

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    December 20, 2025
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    October 25, 2025
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    October 14, 2025
  • Elections 2025

    October 14, 2025
  • Will wolves roam again?

    October 14, 2025
  • A life spent linking region and the wider world

    October 14, 2025
  • Assets 4 Artists goes independent

    August 1, 2025
  • The divide over dirt roads

    August 1, 2025
  • Vermont starts major overhaul of education

    August 1, 2025

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