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It's been a summer of brownish drinking water. Now people are so fed up they got up on the railroad trestle to protest.
Heather Bellow
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After one month of rides, some passengers on the Berkshire Flyer are hoping to see more options for arrivals and departures in Pittsfield.
Matt Martinez
News Reporter
Despite an impassioned back-and-forth call and response from the candidates, the evening ended cordially with handshakes and smiles between both attorneys. Voters will decide which candidate will lead the office in the next four-year term during the primary vote on Sept. 6.
Meg Britton-Mehlisch
Pittsfield Reporter
Foes of the Verizon Wireless cell tower at 877 South St. are taking their case to the Supreme Judicial Court. They want it to take a second look at the city’s alleged failure to send required notice to abutters about the tower.
Meg Britton-Mehlisch
Pittsfield Reporter
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A 19-year-old male was shot and injured on Adam Street next to the Cumberland Farms on Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to Berkshire Medical Center for treatment.
When an Eversource worker checked on an electrical problem at 72 Jackson Road in Savoy a couple years back, he found wires to the electric meter box had melted. Two years later, that oddity is being litigated in Berkshire Superior Court, after the owner of the home and others were arrested for the illegal cultivation of marijuana.
The company, New England Alchemy, does not have plans to re-file for a new permit in the city.
The town has no police force of its own, so the Lee barracks sent a state officer to offer help by pinpointing hot spots for stepped-up patrols.
City officials on Wednesday will discuss the duties and salaries for two social workers, and a batch of new co-responders, who will help strengthen Pittsfield's response to people in mental health crisis.
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Eagle columnist Richard Reiss writes about the raw emotion and proud fatherly love that comes with seeing his son, who has dealt with emotional turmoil and substance abuse for much of his life, chart a new and healthier path for himself.
RICHMOND — We have 50 United States Senators who don’t care whether my great-grandchildren will be able to go out and play. If those kids surv…
Mitchell Chapman writes: "The inconvenient truth is that congestion improves public safety. While it might irritate drivers, it forces slower speeds and safe driving habits. When smooth, congestion-free rides for automobiles are prioritized in our roads, we create environments that encourage speed, which comes at the expense of everything and everyone else sharing the road with cars."
Lauren Stevens writes: "The Housatonic River is still the lovely spine of two-thirds of Berkshire County. Definitions of citizenship could include asking not what the river has done for us, which is self-evident, but what we could do for the river, which remains to be demonstrated."
Michael Cox, a Boston police veteran who was brutally beaten by fellow officers while chasing a suspect and fought against efforts to cover up his assault, was sworn in Monday as commissioner of the police department.
BOSTON — The state board of education voted Monday to raise the minimum score that this year’s incoming freshman class and at least the four c…
LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) _ T2 Biosystems Inc. (TTOO) on Monday reported a loss of $18 million in its second quarter.
LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) _ LogicBio Therapeutics Inc. (LOGC) on Monday reported a loss of $5 million in its second quarter.
Sheffield will celebrate the 241st anniversary of Elizabeth Freeman's historic court case leading to the abolishment of slavery in Massachusetts with a series of events from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 19 to 21.
A book signing and launch for "Lapsed Quaker Ware" by artist James Turrell and Irish ceramicist Nicholas Mosse will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the Brick Dwelling at Hancock Shaker Village.
MassHire Berkshire Career Center will recognize 70 Youth Works participants at the 18th annual Youth Works Celebration taking place Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 17-19, at the Berkshire Career Center, 160 North St.
Berkshire County Sheriff Thomas Bowler's annual family picnic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Camp Russell.
I like to make a meal of various stuffed vegetables. Possibilities include not only zucchini, but also summer squash, eggplant, bell peppers and tomatoes. It’s an extremely versatile recipe and you can satisfy both meat eaters and vegetarians or vegans easily.
Ace, the central figure in Darcy Parker Bruce’s three-character sketch of a play, “To the Moon and Back” at Chester Theatre Company, is looking for a miracle. She is hoping to find it on the moon.
Director David Auburn has done a truly remarkable thing with his Berkshire Theatre Group production of “Dracula,” several in fact. His chief accomplishment has been to make a 1927 horror-melodrama feel fresh and now simply by respecting the play’s past and honoring its conventions.
For weeknight cooking, the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street love seared fish. That's because it usually cooks in half the time as chicken. But it’s a fine line between cooked and completely dried out.
Modest, self-effacing, generous, broad-minded and supremely gifted, Yo-Yo Ma has devoted his life to improving the world — not just by playing his cello, but by bringing the world together.
There aren’t many things in this world that you’ve wanted longer or with more conviction than a classic Corvette. As a kid, you had a die-cast…
Our original store is in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires. We brought the Berkshires to Boston with our second retail location in the “Eastie” neighborhood. Our knowledgeable, friendly team is ready to guide you or order online before your visit and you’ll be in and ou…
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Actor David Adkins talks about his life in the profession, why he's pursues it, and what the rewards he gets from it.
Tony Dobrowolski
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Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School announced three recent additions to its Board of Trustees via a news release: Tom Bernard, Alison Bost and Yina Moore.
Actor David Adkins talks about his life in the profession, why he's pursues it, and what the rewards he gets from it.
With the annual inflation rate at about 9 percent, the value of the dollar is shrinking along with your purchasing power, which is running out of control. Here are some tips to get the most bang for the buck on the sales tax holiday weekend.
It was a bounce-back performance on Tuesday, as Pittsfield finished pool play 3-1 to win the National Division. The 13s get Wednesday off before Thursday night's semis.
On Tuesday at Stockbridge Golf Club, Judi Willette shot a 4-over 75 to claim the Allied Women's Singles championship, holding off defending champion Cheryl Krueger and a strong field.
Summer Baseball: Cavan Brady helps Martha's Vineyard win NECBL title; Nashua is Futures League champ
Cavan Brady looks back on helping the Martha's Vineyard Sharks win the NECBL championship.
The Thunder successfully defended their 35-Plus Division championship over the weekend.
The Associated Press tracks down some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals that were shared widely on social media.
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Embrace warmer weather with the Berkshire Eagle's guide to backyard improvement.
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents the 2022 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards
A tribute to those we have lost, December 2021 - February 2022.
Prepare for the long-term with The Berkshire Eagle’s annual guide to financial readiness and life planning.
