Letter: Reflecting on North Adams' Resolution to Be a Sanctuary City

I commend the North Adams City Council for passing the resolution declaring our city a Sanctuary City for transgender and gender-diverse people.

Letter: Threats to Immigrants

Even if the "suspect" presented evidence of free status, they could see their papers ripped up and be sent into slavery.

Letter: Pittsfield's Potholes Are a Joke — But the Punchline Is Us

Year after year, the same lazy patch jobs fall apart, using the same materials and the same contractors who benefit from doing it wrong. The city shrugs, blames the weather, and cuts another check. Rinse, repeat.

Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Capt. Ralph Herbst

Ralph Herbst served his country in the Air Force from 1961 to 1968, separating as a captain.

Letter: fire station damage

Wind damage to new fire station construction reported about five days late? Hello?

Letter: Black History Month Deserves to Be Celebrated Every Day

I believe that no matter who you are, where you are, and what you believe in, we the people have an obligation to celebrate the beauty of the people and cultures around us.

Letter: Black History Month Op-Ed

While some think that Black History Month is a time to learn about racism and slavery, in reality it is much more: It is a time to recognize the contributions of Black and brown people to our society.

Letter: A Prescription for Survival: Solving Western Mass Physician Crisis

Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Col. Roger Landry

Dr. Roger Landry served his country from 1973 to 1995 in the Air Force with honor and distinction as a chief flight surgeon, and retiring as a colonel.

Letter: Richmond Has Options to Reduce Building Density

How would you feel if your neighbor built a 900 square foot secondary house next to you on a lot that was zoned for one house?

Letter: Hope for Democracy to Prevail Amid 'Chaos and Destruction'

Sadly, in 2024 America suffered from all the requisite pre-existing conditions — personal isolation, alienation, gross income inequality, fear of change, prejudice and despair — for succumbing to "folie."

Veteran Spotlight: Chief Warrant Officer Scott Hunt

Scott Hunt served his country in the Coast Guard for an amazing 30 years, from 1984 to 2014, retiring as a chief warrant officer.

Letter: Constitutional Crisis

At this time, our duty as citizens is to become informed and active. Millions of Americans are becoming aware of this constitutional crisis at hand.

Letter: Together, Cool heads will prevail

Guest Column: Romance Scams Are in the Air

She believed it when the man online proposed marriage after a short courtship and said they were going to move away together, even though she'd never met him in person.

Veteran Spotlight: Navy Seaman Herbert Putnam

Herbert Putnam served his country in the Navy as a seaman from 1952 to 1956, separating from the service as a fireman, first class.

Letter: A Simple Message

However we choose to act now is the answer to the question we once asked ourselves.

Letter: Carsell Running in Dalton Special Election

I'll end by humbly requesting the vote of Dalton voters this Monday when I plan on meeting them when the polls open at 11 a.m.

Letter: St. Stan's Had Superior Curriculum Fair

It was evident that the students knew their topics and were eager to share their knowledge with everyone that passed through the classrooms.

Think You Need an Antibiotic? You Might Not Get One for Your Cold!

Overexposure to antibiotics over time can cause antibiotic resistance, a dangerous condition when these medications are needed.

Letter: Dalton Must Be Allowed to Vote

The ongoing attempts to stall or stop this election must not prevail, and the people of Dalton must be allowed to vote on Feb. 3.

Guest Column: A Thank You to Marcy's Searchers

It's now been four weeks since we were made to realize the palpable community spirit very much thriving throughout our larger community.

Letter: Issues & Topics of Upcoming Dalton Special Election

The focus of the upcoming election, like all elections, is about how best to prepare for the future of our town while minimizing the impact on taxpayers. One of those future issues that is a huge need and we are presently struggling with is a new police station.

Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Bernard Auge

Dr. Bernard Auge served his country in the Navy from 1942 to 1946 as a petty officer, second class, but most importantly, in the capacity of Naval Intelligence.

Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Sgt. J. Richard St. Pierre

He enlisted in the Air Force at 20 years old and completed his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.