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New Lt. Maddalena Named Chief of Police in Pittsfield

The city has a new police chief in Marc Maddalena, a more than...

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New Cannabis Dispensary Shifts Location to North Adams

A familiar North Berkshire cannabis shop opened its doors in North...

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Veterans for Peace Protest U.S. Intervention in Middle East

The Berkshires Chapter of Veterans for Peace held a stand-out at Park...

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John Barrett III Announces Run to Retain House Seat

Incumbent John Barrett III has announced his bid for re-election to...

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Pittsfield Housing Projects Get Extra ARPA Boost

The Affordable Housing Trust approved the funding on Wednesday to the...

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Super Says Pittsfield Schools in 'Turnaround'

Two-thirds of Pittsfield schools need focused or targeted assistance,...

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Lanesborough Elementary Students Visited by Their Named Snowplow

On Monday, they unveiled the sign on the side of the truck that...

New Dalton Fire District Seeks Members for Building Needs Committee

The committee is charged with evaluating community needs and...

New Lanesborough Planners Try to Keep Up With Bylaw Readings

The Select Board got an earful last week on the Planning Board's...

Extra Dalton Water Seats Stuck on Beacon Hill

The proposed amendment to the Fire District's Charter, which...

Lanesborough Faces Two Lawsuits Following ZBA Decisions

The town is facing two lawsuits following recent decisions made...

Dalton Redevelopment Authority Seeks to Attract Veterinarian

The Dalton Redevelopment Authority is looking at revamping...

Adams Treasurer's Retirement Prompts Talks on Making Post Appointed

The Selectmen last week appointed an interim treasurer/collector...

New Mill Town Foundation, Pittsfield Public Schools Core Impact Awards

Community invited to nominate educators across all 14 district...

New MassDOT Crossing Guard Appreciation Campaign

Award recipients will be recognized at the Annual Safe Routes...

Berkshire County Arc Awarded $250K for its New Pittsfield Home

BCArc was awarded $250,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

St. Stanislaus Kostka School Earns NEASC Accreditation

The accreditation process is centered on two elements: first, a...

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Pittsfield Launches New Emergency Notification System

In a local emergency, community members subscribed to this Mass...

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Berkshire Book Con Launches In Pittsfield

The event is hosted by the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public...

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Teacher of the Month: Amanda Lardizabal

Berkshire Community College associate biology professor Amanda...

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Kurt A. Vansteemburg

Kurt Arthur Van Steemburg of Loudonville, NY, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was 72. Our beloved...

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Claire E. Kristensen, 78

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. —  Claire Elaine (Boyer) Kristensen, 78, of Lanesborough, Massachusetts,...

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John Joseph Estes, 76

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — John Joseph Estes, 76, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2026, after a long...

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Roger Gould, 83

Roger Gould May 12, 1942 - November 23, 2025 Roger Gould, 83, of Williamstown, Massachusetts,...

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Alicia Brown, 40

  Alicia Marie Brown October 1, 1986 – February 26, 2026 Alicia Marie Brown, 40, of...

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Linda M. DeSanty, 77

POWNAL, Vt. —  Linda Mary DeSanty, 77 of Pownal, VT died on Thursday February 26, 2026 at...

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Patricia A. Duckworth, 79

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  Patricia Ann Duckworth, 79, of Pittsfield, MA died on Wednesday, January...

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Terrance Brown, 61

Terance James Brown, 61, of North Adams, MA. died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. He was born...

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Theresa M. Mirante, 49

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Theresa Mirante, 49, of North Adams, MA died on Wednesday, February 25,...

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Ronald A. Moon, 88

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Ronald Allen Moon, 88 of North Adams, MA died on Thursday February 19,...

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Mary Jane (Phelps) Zimmerman, 92

NEW ASHFORD, Mass. —  Mary Jane Phelps Zimmerman, 92, of Norwalk, CT, died on Thursday,...

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Evelyn Hernandez, 79

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Evelyn Bernadette (Jones) Hernandez, 79 of North Adams, MA died on...

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Blue Devils Smother Ware, Set Up Clash with Hoosac Valley

The Drury girls basketball team Monday advanced to the Division 5...

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Castillo, Pittsfield Move on in Division 3

Harolyn Castillo Monday scored 16 points and pulled down eight...

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Lagess Leads Hurricanes to Tourney Win on Road

Genevieve Lagess Monday scored 18 points to lead the ninth-seeded...

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Hoosac Valley Cheerleaders Win Western Mass Title

The Hoosac Valley High School cheerleading team is headed back to the...

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Berkshire Adult Baseball League Seeking Players

The Berkshire Adult Baseball League is seeking players for the...

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County Grapplers Compete at All-State Tourney

Four Berkshire County wrestlers are alive in consolation brackets...

New Koperniak, Great Britain Down Brewers in WBC Exhibition

Hoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak Wednesday went 2-for-4 with...

County Quartet Places at All-State Wrestling Tournament

Jacob Borawski defeated Monument Mountain’s Isaac Hartshorn in...

Lee Girls Go 1-2-3 at Individual State Championships

Lee's Maddy Kotek led a Wildcat sweep of the top three positions in...

Mount Everett Rallies in Second Half to Earn State Tourney Win

Trevor Leonard led the way with 20 points, Darius Taliaferro added...

Bradley Scores 1,000th as Hurricanes Advance

Hoosac Valley senior Qwanell Bradley Saturday scored his 1,000th...

Monument Mountain Earns Road Upset in State Tourney

Dom Calautti and Sam Barcenas made big defensive plays down the...

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New Practice Focuses on Dental Care for Children

A new dental practice is focused solely on ensuring Berkshire County...

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BCArc Pilot Employment Program Receives State Grant

A state grant will provide hands-on training in health care for a...

CHP Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer

Most recently, Dr. Bettencourt was based in Fort Myers, Fla. where he...

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New Cannabis Dispensary Shifts Location to North Adams

A familiar North Berkshire cannabis shop opened its doors in North...

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Smith Bros-McAndrews Insurance Celebrates 130 Years

The business started out at Smith Brothers in 1896. Brothers Fred and...

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A & E

Creative Pause: Barrington Stage Looks to Grow

Since its founding, BSC has produced 41 new works, 21 of which have...

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Creative Pause: Venerable WTF Taking Time to Innovate, Strategize

The pace and pressures of change have intensified in all sectors of...

Creative Pause: North Berkshire Cultural Tentpoles Missing 2026

Two separate staples of the Northern Berkshire cultural calendar, the...

North Adams Shop Offers New & Vintage Games to Play

Renzi Retro and Repair owner Christian Richardson opened last Friday...

Friday Front Porch Feature: A Move-in Ready House

Are you looking for a family home in a nice neighborhood? Then this...

North Adams' New Kimbell Building Taken at Foreclosure Auction

Mortgage-holder MountainOne Bank was the only bidder at the auction,...

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Berkshire Innovation Center Appoints New Board...

The appointments come at a moment of continued momentum for...

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Berkshire Community Land Trust Name Executive...

Beth Carlson Joins the Berkshire Community Land Trust Team

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Berkshire Money Management Employee Becomes...

New designation strengthens BMM’s retirement planning...

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WAM Theatre Appoints Five Members to Board of...

Each appointee is a recognized leader within the Berkshire...

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Barrington Stage Company Black Voices Legacy...

Shirley Edgerton, Dennis L. Powell, Wanda Houston, Sherrie...

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Community Members Join Flying Cloud Board

FCI announced that Faith Gagliardi and Caitlin Greer...

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Skiing: State Alpine Ski Meet

Lenox's Oliver Kirby and Owen Tanner Wednesday each posted a top 10...

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Hockey: Easthampton vs McCann Tech

Easthampton scored twice at the start of the third period to take a...

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G Basketball: Lee vs Drury

Ashlyn Hayden scored nine points, and the Blue Devils played their...

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B Basketball: Mount Everett vs Hoosac Valley

The Hoosac Valley Hurricanes boys basketball team used a fast start...

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Veteran Spotlight: Marine Corp. Tim Woodward

Woodward's first assignment would take him to the former Naval Air...

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Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Currence

Samuel Currence served his country in the Air Force with distinction,...

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Veteran Spotlight: Army Col. Michael Hynes

Michael Hynes served his country with pride and distinction in the...

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Creative Pause: Barrington Stage Looks to Grow

Since its founding, BSC has produced 41 new works, 21 of which have...

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Berkshires Jazz: New Leadership Continues Founder's Passion

Berkshire County is jazz, said Chuck Walker, the newly appointed...

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Lanesborough Elementary Students Visited by Their Named Snowplow

On Monday, they unveiled the sign on the side of the truck that...

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Teacher of the Month: Amanda Lardizabal

Berkshire Community College associate biology professor Amanda...

Native American Actor Brings History To Life at BArT

Native American actor and activist Annawon Weeden brought his one-man...

Berkshire Community College Names Presidential Finalists

Presidential Search Committee has recommended four finalists who will...

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