Adams Free Library offers Pastel Painting Workshop

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ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present "Seascapes: Maintaining Habitat Inspired by Winslow Homer," for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library.  
 
Friday, Nov. 21. Registration is required.  Library events are free and open to the public.
 
This program is supported in part by funds from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
 
This workshop is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.  Attendees will create a personalized, vivid seascape painting based on Winslow Homer's beautiful pastel renditions of "Summer Squall," and "West Point, Prout's Neck."  All materials will be supplied.   Seating may fill quickly, so please call 413-743-8345 to register for the class.
 
Maichack is an award-winning portraitist and painter working primarily in pastels living in the Berkshires. He has taught as a member of the faculty of the Museum School in Springfield, as well as at Greenfield and Holyoke Community College, Westfield State, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

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UPDATE: Man Killed While Crossing Route 8

Updated on 11/18/2024 at 11:50 am: According to a statement released by the District Attorney's Office, a man was killed while crossing Route 8 after being struck by a car on the border of Adams/North Adams, across from Bounti-Fare restaurant around 5:12 pm.
 
Reportedly, the pedestrian was crossing the four-lane road after parking his car and walking across the street to enter the restaurant. It was dark out at the time of the collision. The motor vehicle operator was not under the influence of alcohol.
 
The victim was pronounced dead by a paramedic from Northern Berkshire EMS while en route to Berkshire Medical Center (Pittsfield). 
 
The victim will be identified once all family members have been notified of his passing. 
 
Law enforcement and emergency response included Adams Police; Northern Berkshire EMS; the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (CARS); and the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit (assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office).
 
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ADAMS, Mass. — Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Howland Avenue on Sunday
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