Simple Pleasures

Making It Here: Fire Cider

Inspired by his grandmother’s recipe for an old New England apple cider vinegar tonic, Dana St. Pierre came up with “Fire Cider” to support his immune system and health. After first sharing with family and friends, demand grew and grew, and now the Pittsfield-based...

Dragon Boat Races

Ben Quick, Executive Director of the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, and Erin Ruggiano, Dragon Boat Coach, discuss the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival and races on the Connecticut River in Springfield this...

Life with Monte: The Quarters

If you grew up in the 1980s, then you’ll likely remember some time spent whiling away the hours at the local arcade, a few quarters and some skill with a joystick being the only things needed to guarantee a good time. In this week’s “Life with Monte” segment, Monte...

Making It Here: Dog Photographer Amanda Jones

Amanda Jones has been a portrait photographer specializing in dogs and their owners for 20 years, and boasts clients from all across the country. Producer Dave Fraser visited Jones in her North Adams studio on the campus of MassMoCA to find out why she chose to...

Massachusetts State Geography Bee

On April 1st, Elms College will host 100 grade school students from across the state as the Massachusetts Geographic Bee comes to their campus for the first time. Carolee McGrath sits down with Sarah Duncan, Massachusetts State Geography Bee Coordinator, and Arlene...

Thunderbolt Ski Trail

On Saturday, March 5th, folks from all over will descend upon Adams, MA for the town’s “Thunderfest” celebration, inspired by the legendary Thunderbolt Ski Run. Created by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s, the Thunderbolt Ski Trail on Mt Greylock played...

Duke Goldman on Monte Irvin

To continue the theme of February’s Black History Month, Baseball historian and writer Duke Goldman appears on the show to talk about Monte Irvin—a talented African-American baseball player—the struggles he faced at the time he played, and his accomplishments in the...