
	Missing Pittsfield on the Fourth Saturday, July 04 Excuse me while I sip a sweet tea and think back to those days in the late 1960s through the ‘70s when we all looked forward to the Firemen's Muster! Full Story Eagle photo documents circus abuse Saturday, July 04 I am disappointed yet again in The Eagle's attempt to portray circuses as fun for the animals. Full Story Rave reviews from circus patrons Saturday, July 04 As a member of the Circus Fans Of America, I asked those leaving, after the performance in Dalton was over, what they thought of this year's show. Full Story Tossing ‘to do' list is on top of list Friday, July 03 The week passes quickly, and all of us have a never-ending "to do" list. Weekend mornings start with a very early canoe paddle down the Housatonic River, followed by a stop at my sister's house for a quick visit. Full Story We must acknowledge Bush legacy Friday, July 03 A letter to the editor of June 15 from John Crane states that we should stop bashing the Bush administration which bashed the American public for eight years and is at it again. Full Story State workers await reform Friday, July 03 I applaud Governor Patrick for proposing a strict ethics reform bill. [Ethics reform has now been passed by the Legislature. Full Story Bridging the gap on dyslexia Dorothy van den Honert deserves praise for highlighting the struggles of students with dyslexia ("Needless costs of special education," op-ed June Full Story Wise alliance for county, agencies Congratulations to United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County and The Berkshire Talking Chronicle on their strategic alliance (Eagle, June 30). Full Story No logic behind GOP health stand In view of the almost universal desire of Americans for health care reform, what on earth can the Republicans be thinking? Full Story Disturbed by the Jackson reaction I can understand and appreciate the power of Michael Jackson’s celebrity. Full Story Wind Act bulldozes home rule Tuesday, June 30 I object strongly to the premise of the Wind Energy Siting Reform Act, the subject of a "listening session" by DOER representatives at BCC on June 24. Full Story Ideology must not stop health reform Tuesday, June 30 Michael Kinsley's June 27 op-ed piece "Rationing is our choice" surprised me twice. Full Story Whose bluff was actually called? Tuesday, June 30 I take issue with "reporter" Matt Murphy's characterization of the passage of reforms in ethics, pensions and transportation as the Legislature calling the Governor's "bluff." ("Patrick to OK sales tax hike," June 27.) Full Story Why a public option is required Tuesday, June 30 We need a public option in the new health care plan. I work as nurse and I deal with the inefficiencies of our current health care system every day. Full Story Hero's welcome for murderer? Tuesday, June 30 I felt both anger and curiosity when reading the blurb in your "In the World" column of June 28: ("Italy: Palestinian hijacker expelled to Syria"). Full Story