Suspect Arraigned in Fatal Stockbridge Hit & Run

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A West Stockbridge woman has been charged in the hit-and-run that killed Franklin Ripley on Saturday. 
 
Samantha C. Paige, 36, was arrested Tuesday morning and arraigned in Southern Berkshire District Court.
 
Defendant was charged with leaving scene of personal injury, resulting in death. Judge John P. McKenna set bail at $7,500. However, Paige is being held without the right to bail for a probation warrant issued by Central Berkshire District Court on an unrelated case.
 
Ripley, 72, of Stockbridge was apparently riding his electric scooter along Route 102 on Saturday morning when he was struck. He was found lying by the side of the road shortly before 7 a.m. and pronounced dead at the scene. 
 
The case is under investigation by the Stockbridge Police Department with assistance from the State Police and Berkshire District Attorney's Office. Additional charges may follow.

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Peddler's Pack of Spooky Tales at the Bidwell House Museum

MONTEREY, Mass. — While researching various topics in town records, journals, and old newspapers, Dennis Picard has been surprised at finding numerous stories of the supernatural. 
 
Tales of witches, vampires and weird occurrences are mixed in with otherwise mundane daily records. Picard has saved these stories in his files and will share some of his favorites during this hour-long program, taking place on Saturday, Oct.5 at 4:30 pm.
 
Members $15, Non-members $25.
 
Dennis D. Picard has been a museum professional in the living history field for over forty years. He began his career at Old Sturbridge Village in 1978 and also served on the staff of Hancock Shaker Village, Fort Number Four, the Sheffield Historical Society and Storrowton Village Museum in West Springfield, MA, from which he recently retired. Dennis, with his background and museum experience, has authored many articles on the lifestyles and folkways of New England and has also served as a consultant for many Historical Societies and Museums.
 
Space is limited for this program and pre-registration is required. Tickets can be reserved on the Museum website, https://www.bidwellhousemuseum.org/event/peddlers-pack-of-spooky-tales-with-dennis-picard/
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