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Maya Rockeymoore Cummings discusses life, legacy of late husband U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings at Eagle Conversation Series event

LEE — He put the "Joe" in Joe's Diner. Joseph F. Sorrentino, who dished out comfort food favorites to thousands of Lee millworkers, townspeople, tourists and celebrities, died at home Monday …

Baker easing COVID rules; indoor performances of 250 allowed in Berkshires BOSTON -- Communities at low risk for coronavirus transmission will be permitted to take the next step in the governor's reopening plans -- including indoor and outdoor performances of up to …

Parental decisions to shake up school enrollments The COVID-19 pandemic's disruption across the education system could lead to enrollment changes in some school districts, the state's education commissioner said Tuesday.

'We're better than this': Maya Rockeymoore Cummings to discuss late husband's memoir as part of Conversation Series Elijah Cummings did not live to see President Donald Trump's tax returns, but the longtime U.S. representative from Baltimore spent much of his final year of life working to bring those records to …

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'Timeless beauty' at Country Club of Pittsfield getting a facelift, as golf course looks to future There is no question that the golf course at the Country Club of Pittsfield is a visual beauty. Anyone who drives by on South Street can see that. But even the world's best and most eye-pleasing …

Pittsfield man killed on Mass. Turnpike after being hit by two vehicles

Adams OKs land deal to remove eyesore on Commercial Street

The Checkup: One new COVID-19 death reported in Berkshire County

Local players Evan Blake, Jayder Raifstanger ranked in Class of 2023's New England top 10 by Prep Baseball Report

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Phyllis McGuire | View from the Village: The old Williams Inn stirs many a good memory

Dunkin' fundraiser brings $3,000 to food program

Neediest missed out on federal jobless benefit, Berkshire lawmakers say

Start planning: Pittsfield Public Schools issues updated timeline for hybrid education plan

Pakistan's top court accepts appeal by Daniel Pearl's family

Pittsfield cafeteria workers won't be laid off, officials confirm

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COMMUNITY NEWS

North Adams: Trick or treat hours, guidelines announced

Lenox: Cultural Council grants available

Stockbridge: Botanical Garden reimagines Harvest Festival

Pittsfield: Adoption month at Berkshire Humane Society

Lenox: Chapel sets annual blessing of animals

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Great Barrington Riverfront Walking Trail Extended

Monument of Susan B. Anthony Installed in Adams

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Berkshire Business Insider

United Way agencies launch educational text message program

Riggs Center holding virtual fall conference

Virtual event for startup businesses

STCC holding virtual open house

COVID webinar for Northern Berkshire residents

Investment firm commits $30k to education program

Berkshire County Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 14-18

MCLA grad elected to board of regional council

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Amid entrenched pandemic, Berkshire nonprofits' resilience tested

NORTH ADAMS — During the coronavirus pandemic, Berkshire County largely has turned to nonprofits to meet communities' needs. Yet, as increased joblessness, social isolation and health risks …

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NBT Bank appoints board member Johanna Ames has been appointed to the board of directors of both NBT Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary, NBT Bank, N.A. She is president of Ames Linen Service, a woman-owned commercial laundry and …

Adams Bank elects trustees, corporators ADAMS — Sheri Quinn and William Young were elected as trustees and Eleonore Velez and David Bissaillion as corporators for Adams Community Bank recently during a special meeting of the bank's …

Devanny-Condron helps families, friends adapt, complete grieving process during COVID

PITTSFIELD — When we lose a loved one, we embark on a solemn rite of passage practiced by all generations, from prehistoric times to today, the age of cyberspace. While our garments and …

Grocery shopping your way to a better Berkshires

GREAT BARRINGTON — Where do you go when you need baby wipes but also a wedge of Berkshire bleu cheese and sustainably sourced little necks from the Cape? If you're from Southern Berkshire, …

Mary B. Young, of The Davis Financial Group: Solo in the time of COVID-19

"COVID has made me think a lot more about aging alone," a 60-year-old widow told me. Her wife had died six years ago; they had no children. Although she has since found a new partner, she's learned …

Eco-Genesis Corp.: Helping schools open safely and stay safe

PITTSFIELD — From Shaker Mountain to Mount Greylock, and Southern Berkshire to North Adams, schools are slowly opening their doors to teachers and students alike. But, how can you be assured …

Put on an extra 'pandemic' 5, 10 or 15 pounds?

PITTSFIELD — Have you skipped leg day? You're not alone. Most of us have. Pandemics are like that, interrupting workouts …

Darrow School opens 3 new Centers for Excellence

NEW LEBANON, N.Y. — It's not always easy to find your community, where everyone has their own unique and respected seat at the table. Some students will spend their whole high school careers …

Morrison's seeks 'the best' carpenters for high-quality remodeling

From installing a single window to gutting and rebuilding an antique home, Morrison's Home Improvement Specialists has built a reputation over three decades for satisfying customers in Berkshire …

COVID-19 shutdowns have you sidelined? Try Home Instead

PITTSFIELD — Nearly six months into the pandemic, and you're pretty sure your restaurant job is not coming back. Maybe you do have a job, but you're not comfortable working around so many …

Last of new luxury condominiums at Devon Meadow ready for you to move in

LEE — Two of the last opportunities to buy a brand-new, move-in-ready luxury home within Devon Meadow in historic Lee are now available. Finished within the past three months, these are …

Built to order (and last), Lenox Landings delivers big on luxury, efficiency

LENOX — Tailor made to your specifications for luxurious comfort, but built for longevity and safety — that's the appeal of Lenox Landings, a nine-home condominium development in the …

Need a spa day, play date or lodging for Spike or Socks?

PITTSFIELD — How much dog can you handle in a day? One pound of dog? That's just a newborn puppy size. Ten pounds? Now, we're talking about a Jack Russell terrier. How about 200 pounds of dog? Think you could wrangle that for a bath? Heck, even food or playtime?

Hawkeye Development and Builders offers a one-stop shop approach to homebuilding

For some, the word "development" conjures images of cookie-cutter, pastel houses in neatly ordered rows, surrounded by a sea of Astro-Turf. Hawkeye Development and Builders has a very different …

Building on experience: Hawkeye Development and Builders offers two generations of home-building expertise

Dave Ward has been in this business for a long time. "I've been building houses for 40 years," he says. "I'm ready to slow down."

Buxton School announces openings for in-person learning this fall

WILLIAMSTOWN — Across the U.S., the coronavirus is driving a wedge between teens and the richness of their former lives at school. Many districts are facing continued closure because of the …

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Local Sports

Umpire Rich Pothier still making the right call after his 3,000th baseball game

DALTON — Saturday afternoon, late in a high school baseball game between Wahconah and Mount Greylock, home plate umpire Rich Pothier took a wild pitch to the thigh. "All good, blue?" came …

MIAA collecting data before making any calls on high-risk winter sports

Golf Roundup: Andy Congdon, Mark Chylinski in the hunt for Massachusetts Senior Amateur Championship

UMass football shifting into preparation gears for upcoming games against to-be-determined opponents

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Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: Ski legend Krista Schmidinger back to aid new owners of Bousquet Mountain

The face on the other end of the Zoom call was familiar. But it had been a long time since I had either seen or interviewed Krista … Read More

Richard Lord | Tee to Green: Shepard caps big week, takes Stockbridge Trophy with Schopp

A week that didn't start out so well turned out just fine for Country Club of Pittsfield member Josh Shepard. The talented amateur … Read More

Gene Chague | Berkshire Woods and Waters: Dr. Charles Wohl experiences Dayenu along the Deerfield Rivier

Recently, I received an interesting story from a superb, well-known local fly fisherman, retired physician Dr. Charles Wohl. He wanted … Read More

Lessons learned from summer sports will keep student athletes playing in the fall

There are similarities between having success in both life and athletics. A special work ethic, featuring detailed communication, … Read More

Lauren R. Stevens | Hikes & Walks: Head through Tenney land to get to Petersburg Pass

Sanford Tenney (1827-1877) graduated from Amherst College, studied with Louis Agassiz at Harvard and was appointed Vassar College's … Read More

Opinion: Editorials, columns and letters to the editor

Columns

Leonard Quart | Letter from New York: Melville felt Black Lives Matter In a time when Black Lives Matter has evolved into a powerful, effective political movement, I decided to reread a great novella by Herman Melville, "Benito Cereno." It appeared in Melville's story …

Seth Brown | The Pun Also Rises: Tax attacks

Leonard Quart | Letter from New York: Death of a friend

Robert 'Frank' Jakubowicz: Confirmation acrimony - how we got here

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Our Opinion

Our Opinion: Berkshire resilience in trying times

On Sunday night, a "miracle" saw its curtain call. That was how one enthusiastic attendee described seeing "Godspell" Sunday night, at the Berkshire Theatre Group production's 46th and final …

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Our Opinion: A welcome step forward on road to reopening

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Letters to the editor

Letter: As a veteran, I'm asking you to please not vote for Trump To the editor: I am a 100 percent disabled combat veteran of Vietnam and I doubt that I will make it through this winter. My father was a disabled veteran of World War II. He was badly wounded in …

Letter: Stealing our Biden signs is very Trumpian

Letter: Pittsfield schools don't need extra pressure from state

Letter: Kudos to 2 leaders in Berkshire theater

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Berkshire Landscapes

'62 Center launches three-part theater experience Friday WILLIAMSTOWN — The first part of a three-part theater experience, "A Thousand Ways," will be streaming free Friday through Sunday at 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Written and created by …

Community actors sought for Barrington Stage project

Tips for getting the most out seasonal squash

Robin Anish: Baked apples are perfect fall campfire treat

Feeding people during a pandemic? No problem. SoMa Catering gets creative

The Shire Cottage Bakery: Artisan breads, cupcakes made-to-order in baker's home kitchen

Where's an artist's place in this challenging world?

Book Review: 'The Ghostly Tales of New England' offers spooky tales for middle-grade readers

Take Five with Edward Bride

Edward Bride — co-founding chairman of Pittsfield CityJazz and co-founding president of Berkshires Jazz — credits his passion for jazz to a high school pal who played a recording of Stan …