By Ian Strever | info@mainstreetmag.com

Consider the cat. From stem to stern, it is a marvel of biological design. Each individual organ in its body serves a function that contributes to the survival of the […]

By Christine Bates | info@mainstreetmag.com

When voters went to the polls in November 2016 there was another surprising winner – the legalization of recreational marijuana. In four states – California, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Maine – […]

By Christine Bates | info@mainstreetmag.com

When did you start Ledgewood Kennel?

My wife Kirby and I started the kennel in 1986 with just a few runs on our lower farm. Gradually we noticed a need for […]

By Regina Molaro | info@mainstreetmag.com

Every year, more children are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prevalence in America is estimated at 1 in […]

By Christine Bates | info@mainstreetmag.com

Carrie Chen opened her design studio and Casana T House next door early on a Monday morning so we could squeeze in an interview with Main Street. She showed me her weightless cashmere scarves and started up the Swiss-made espresso machine. We sampled teas and […]

By Betsy Maury | info@mainstreetmag.com

I remember first seeing the logos of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation when I attended an after-school musical at my son’s school in 2011. As a new resident in the area, I wasn’t quite sure what connection the foundation had to the school or the musical […]

Before you begin reading, let me precede the article with an explanation because we realize that the contents may upset some readers. Of course we here at Main Street like nothing more than […]

By Mary B. O’Neill, PhD | info@mainstreetmag.com

Aging takes a toll on our bodies, and it’s not always fun either. Nancy Vaughan knows that and she’s making it her personal mission to address both. Through […]

By CB Wismar | info@mainstreetmag.com

Theirs is a story so magical, it almost cries out for its own musical score. It must be original music, of course, not derivative, but a piece as unique as […]

By Ian Strever | info@mainstreetmag.com

At some point six years ago, I found myself in a routine. Even more than a routine, my early morning breakfast had become a kind of ritual bordering on obsession.

Coffee […]