Berkshire County Historical Society Hosts Pittsfield Native in Conversation with Poet

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday, July 27 at 5:30 pm, the Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes international best-selling author Mark Vanhoenacker to Arrowhead for a conversation with noted poet Kirun Kapur. 
 
Advance reservations are not required, but can be made by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org. Cost is $10 for BCHS Members, $15 for non-members.
 
This event is sponsored by MountainOne.
 
Mark Vanhoenacker
Mark is a native of Pittsfield, a commercial airline pilot and the author of the international bestseller "Skyfaring" as well as a columnist for the Financial Times and a frequent contributor to the New York Times. In his latest book, Imagine a City—"a love song to cities the world over," according to the Wall Street Journal—he explores the storied metropolises he visits as an airline pilot, through the lens of the hometown his heart has never left.
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Marlboro Edges Post 68 Juniors at State Tourney

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MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Brady Bouldry struck out nine and allowed three hits Saturday to lead the Middleboro Post 64 Juniors to a 2-0 win over Pittsfield Post 68 at the American Legion State Tournament.
 
Bouldry went the distance on the mound, walking two, to earn the tournament hosts a date with Swampscott Post 57 on Sunday night in the winners’ bracket of the double-elimination tournament.
 
Gavin O’Donnell tripled, and Ethan O’Donnell and Jason Codey each had a hit for Pittsfield.
 
The O’Donnell brothers also split time on the mound, striking out eight, walking two and allowing one earned run.
 
Post 68 plays Sandwich Post 188 on Sunday at 1 p.m.
 
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