
	Lesson came in the 23rd It’s ironic that so many of those who detest President Obama also believe the planet revolves around him. Full Story Only voters count Saturday, Nov. 07 The Pittsfield mayoral race between James Ruberto and Dan Bianchi was remarkably close, and something else was remarkable about it too -- the turnout of voters. Full Story Time is now for wind act Friday, Nov. 06 While the Patrick administration's goals for the introduction of wind generating projects are admirable, the reality on the ground - perhaps in the air would be a better phrase - is discouraging. Full Story The post-Barrett era Thursday, Nov. 05 When John Barrett III began his 26-year career as mayor of North Adams, Ronald Reagan was president, Michael Dukakis was beginning his second term as governor of Massachusetts and Carl Yastrzemski was wrapping up his Hall of Fame career with the mayor's beloved Boston Red Sox. Full Story Ruberto's narrow win Wednesday, Nov. 04 In a turbulent election year that saw the state's longest-serving mayor, John Barrett III of North Adams, meet defeat, Pittsfield Mayor James Ruberto narrowly won a fourth term in office Tuesday. Full Story No defense for DOMA Tuesday, Nov. 03 The Obama administration and the state of Massachusetts both agree that the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) discriminates against gays, yet the White House asserts it must defend the law until it is repealed. Full Story Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 03 Hotly contested mayoral campaigns in both Pittsfield and North Adams have come to an end, and voters in both cities today decide the fate of two incumbents. Full Story Patrick's painful cuts Monday, Nov. 02 The cuts announced last week by Governor Patrick to close a projected $600 million budget deficit go well past fat into bone. Full Story Ruberto for mayor Sunday, Nov. 01 Any mayoral election is a referendum on the incumbent's job performance, but the race in Pittsfield between Mayor Jim Ruberto and challenger Full Story Lucky Lindy stepped on her foot Saturday, Oct. 31 Charles Lindbergh (1859-1974) flew from Roosevelt Field on Long Island to Bourget Field in Paris in the monoplane ... Full Story Pittsfield ward races Saturday, Oct. 31 While the at large race was fairly low-key, the ward races reflect some of the tumult in Pittsfield. Full Story Pittsfield at large races Saturday, Oct. 31 The race for at large city councilor in Pittsfield has not been a volatile one, pitting as it does four solid incumbents against a promising challenger. Full Story North Adams City Council Friday, Oct. 30 With seven incumbents and eight challengers contending for nine at-large seats, North Adams voters have the opportunity to choose a City Council Tuesday that offers a mix of experience and new ideas. Full Story Barrett in North Adams Friday, Oct. 30 Richard Alcombright may become mayor of North Adams someday but we don't believe it should be just yet. Full Story Public option hangs on Thursday, Oct. 29 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's support of a public option in his body's health care reform bill, and the House's inclusion of the option in similar legislation it is expected to roll out today, gives that crucial measure a much-needed jolt. Full Story