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Crane NXT Completes Separation from Crane Co.

The separation was a year in the making and allows both companies to focus on their different fields and makes it easier for investors to research what they are investing in, say company officials.

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Dottie's Plans Expansion to Former Mission Bar and Tapas

A North Street staple is expanding to the former Mission Bar and Tapas.

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Local Vintage Shop Terra Moves to Eagle Street

Local vintage shop Terra has moved to a bigger location downtown in an attempt to expand and build a deeper connection with the community.

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A to Z Lettering Changes Location, Customer Focus

A to Z Lettering, located at 106 Church St., has been somewhat of a mystery to those who would pass by the blank door, unaware of the creations being made behind it.

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Roam Finds New Home in Williamstown

And that led Parks, who opened Roam: A Xtina Parks Gallery on the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art campus in North Adams in 2018, to purchase 16 Water St. in neighboring Williamstown with plans to move the gallery one town over.

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Joanne Passing on Ownership of Elm Street Luncheonette

Joanne Longton's been behind the counter at her Elm Street diner for nearly a half century. But not after Monday.

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Next Generation to Lead Guido's Fresh Marketplace

Forward 44 years and two grocery stores later, the brothers are looking at retirement and to handing off the enterprise they've built to their children Luke, Anna and Nick.

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New Owners of Shine Wire Say Company Will Stay in Adams

Former Shine Wire owner Greg Shine and John Tayloe, vice president of manufacturing solutions at ComSonics, informed the Board of Selectmen of the merger on Wednesday. Shine, which has operated in Adams since 1989, has about 45 employees and plans to add more in the future.

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Patrick's Pub Open for Lunch and Dinner St. Patrick's Day

It will serve a special St. Patrick's Day lunch and dinner menu with items such as bangers and mash, Irish nachos and corned beef and cabbage. The pub will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday for dining in and takeout.

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Shire Donuts to Open Second Location in Dalton

Jeff and Heather King opened their doughnut shop in Adams more than a year ago. Now they're expanding their operation to central Berkshire County because of its popularity.

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Christo's Famous Pizza Opens Under New Ownership

Christo's Famous Pizza is under new management and new owner Duncan Russell hopes to improve a community favorite.

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Patrick's Pub For Sale After Almost 40 Years in Business

The owners of the popular Patrick's Pub, the Powell family, have decided to sell the business after 20 years of running and then owning it.

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Mielke Confections to Open Second Shop in Historic Stockbridge

Owners Steven and Trent Kinney decided to expand the Great Barrington candy operation when a storefront on the street that was famously captured by painter Norman Rockwell in "Home For Christmas" became available.

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Carr Hardware Expanding With the Purchase of Lee Hardware

Carr Hardware will continue operating as Lee Hardware True Value with no interruption in service.

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Harry's Supermarket Sold to New Owners; No Changes Planned

The century-old business is being turned over to another local family who say they will keep it mostly the same and continue its legacy as a generational venture.

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North Adams Shop's Enchanted Windows Hide 'Secret Stash'

The mural on the four front windows at Secret Stash are designed to entice customers to find out exactly what's inside 27 Eagle St. by not giving them any preview.

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Lipton Energy Adds Propane Division

The company opened its doors to this new venture last August and has been in the process of installing two 30,000-gallon liquid propane storage tanks at the Pittsfield facility.