A weekend of exhibits, talks, and outdoor programs marks the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox’s historic trek through the Berkshires.

As Otis marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, this new yearlong Otis History series by Peter Cameron begins with how colonial culture shaped revolution.

A humble Shepherd’s Pie, a family nickname, and a few flavor upgrades turn Patricia Racine’s Potasheema into comfort food perfection.

January and February bring clearer skies and powerful change, according to Otis astrologer Hilary Harley.

For Otis Creatives, we launch a new serialized feature by local author Eric Bass with the first installment of The Doing, a reflective story of solitude, purpose, and meaning.

A winter hike on Mount Greylock promises mindfulness—but not quite in the way Patricia Racine expected

St. Paul’s iconic turrets are at a crossroads. Celeste Watman explains what’s at stake—and what it will take—to save them.

In this month’s Otis Revitalization Update, Cynthia Fletcher reports on the town’s newly awarded planning grant, outlining the next steps in reimagining downtown Otis and moving long-discussed revitalization efforts forward.

Stephanie Skinner reflects on Otis’s slow slide into winter and the library’s evolving plans—from building updates to cozy December programs—in a warm, thoughtful look at the season ahead.

Terry Gould shares how the Otis Food Pantry continues to thrive through generosity, teamwork, and creative seasonal initiatives—proving once again that this community shows up for one another.

In this month’s Rural Ethicist column, Katharine Adams reminds us how listening, empathy, and shared humanity ground even the most turbulent times.

From festive workshops to family movie nights, December in Otis is packed with activities—proving once again that when it comes to holiday fun, this little town is the place to be.

Patricia Racine recounts her bumpy dive into the world of health insurance—complete with nonstop calls, fine-print surprises, and the hard-won lessons of navigating coverage on her own.

David Mittler takes readers on a flavorful journey through the history of bread—from trail-ready matzoh to space-faring tortillas—celebrating the traditions and stories baked into every slice.

Hilary Harley offers guidance for navigating the season with clarity, steadiness, and a little celestial push.

In this month’s column, Peter Cameron unearths the remarkable journey of a Hessian soldier-turned-New Englander who brought the Christmas tree tradition to our corner of the world.

A family meat-pie tradition takes a hilarious turn as Patricia Racine navigates vague recipes, critter catastrophes, and generations of strong opinions in her quest to perfect the holiday tourtière.

Otis artists lit up the library again as Open Mic Night returned—an evening of music, stories, and local talent that proved too good to hold just once.

A packed town meeting ended with a decisive vote to keep Otis in the state library grant program. Stephanie Skinner recounts the passionate voices, close vote, and community spirit that carried the day.

The next big decision in Otis’s new library project is here. The design team will present two building options, and the committee’s vote will determine the path forward toward a modern community library.