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Daily DigestYuck!
 There's a winter storm warning in effect until 7 a.m. on Thursday with 2 to 4 inches of snow expected. Be prepared for a messy morning commute as freezing rain and sleet move through the region. The morning commute will be slippery — drive careful!
Some New York schools, including Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary's Academy in Hoosick Falls have already canceled classes.
All North County schools are closed; Pittsfield, Lanesborough, Berkshire Hills, Southern Berkshire and Central Berkshire school districts are closed. |
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. |
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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Tracy Kidder Speaking at Williams College - November 10, 2008
Tracy Kidder will give a lecture on Village Health Works, a health center serving the rural community of Kigutu, Burundi. The event will be held at 8 p.m on Nov. 19th at Williams College in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall.
Tracy Kidder is known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Mountains Beyond Mountains, which tells the story of Dr. Paul Farmer and his internationally esteemed organization, Partners In Health. Donations are welcome.
Prior to the lecture, a fundraiser dinner featuring Burundian food will be held in Greylock Dining Hall from 5-8 p.m. All are invited. Admission for community members is $12.50. This event is sponsored by Peacetalk: Africa and Chris Abayasinghe and Molly O'Brien of Williams College Dining Services. Please contact 10lck@williams.edu for more information. |
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