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Daily DigestMeetings
The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
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More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend.
We have reports that the roads are very slippery to take care in the evening commute. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
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Wanted: Eagle Eyes
 MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Obama TransitionOther StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
 Spirit and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24. |
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Competition Seeks Ideas for Education - January 20, 2008
PITTSFIELD - State Sen. Benjamin B. Downing, D-Pittsfield, announces an opportunity for those with ideas on how to improve the state's education system.
"Everyone in Massachusetts - students, parents, taxpayers and educators - has a vested interest in promoting quality public education in Massachusetts. This competition is a great way to provide citizens an incentive to propose real changes to the commonwealth’s education system," said Downing. "I urge anyone with a good idea to send in their entry. You never know who will win, and a really viable idea can make a lasting difference."
The Pioneer Institute, a nonprofit research group, is sponsoring its 17th Better Government Competition, which this year is seeking ideas to improve the quality and performance of K-12 education in Massachusetts. Implementation of winning ideas from previous competitions, such as improvements to the Deer Island Treatment Facility in Winthrop and meaningful welfare reform recommendations adopted by the Clinton administration have saved Massachusetts taxpayers more than $450 million.
The winner will receive a $10,000 prize presented at the BGC Awards Dinner in June. Runners-up will each receive $1,000 for their proposals to improve education in Massachusetts.
For more information, visit www.pioneerinstitute.org for Better Government Competition guidelines. |
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