Sen. Warren announces town hall meeting in Great Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will hold a town hall meeting at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center here on Sunday.The event will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the theater at 14 …
Al Nelson, community advocate for North Berkshire, dies at 83
NORTH ADAMS — When Al Nelson saw a problem in the Northern Berkshire Community, he worked to fix it.Nelson, the longtime former leader of the Northern Berkshire United Way and co-founder of the …
In Pittsfield manslaughter trial, witness recounts last hours of Joseph Wirtes
PITTSFIELD — One of the last people to see Joseph Wirtes alive testified Tuesday that she regretted not calling his apartment in the early morning of Sept. 18, 2017."I wish I did," Laura Miller …
Trump says he misspoke on Russian meddling
WASHINGTON — Blistered by bipartisan condemnation of his embrace of a longtime U.S. enemy, President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to "clarify" his public undermining of American intelligence …
In concert, Taylor says America is bigger than Trump, and 'it will be back'
Offering a rare comment on politics and national leadership in the post-Obama era, Berkshires-based troubadour James Taylor spoke out publicly against President Trump during a concert in London's …
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Lawyer for Laura Reilly says case should be dropped because her misleading statements didn't materially alter Joanne Ringer investigation
PITTSFIELD — Statements Laura Reilly gave to police investigating the disappearance of Joanne "Jo" Ringer did not divert their …
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Special permit extension in hand, $50 million Elm Court development project ready to roll
STOCKBRIDGE — Armed with a local general contractor, architect and a one-year special permit extension from the Select Board, the …
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Heavy storm delivers blow to Berkshires; Jaws of Life used to pull driver from truck
The Berkshire EagleA fast-moving storm hit the Berkshires hard at about midday Tuesday, likely responsible for a rash of auto accidents and …
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County Fare: Camp Russell adaptive water program a first in Berkshires
Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers, headquartered in Sandy Hook, Conn., will be holding two daylong specialized skiing clinics for disabled and …
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Williams Street incident prompts 'hold in place' at Egremont Elementary School
PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Police Department responded to a call for an armed suicidal man near Egremont Elementary School on Tuesday …
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Stockbridge nonprofit 'tax' talk coming Wednesday night
STOCKBRIDGE — A proposal to seek voluntary payments in lieu of taxes from nonprofit agencies might be gaining momentum.The town's Committee to …
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NEW MILFORD Conn. — It was the second time over the weekend that the Berkshire Force 12U squad had dealt with host New Milford. The first meeting Berkshire took in eight innings. This one went …
When August Colonna was growing up in Williamstown, he picked up the sport of lacrosse as it began to grow there and throughout Berkshire County. Now, he gets to be a part of that growth …
Williams College's Kannegieser, Goldenring qualify for US Amateur at Taconic Golf Club
Pittsfield Suns' DeMartino wins fan vote to earn All-Star nod
Pittsfield Post 68 Blue advances in Junior Legion playoffs
Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: Chris Sale worth the price of admission
Gene Chague | Berkshire Woods and Waters: Hurry up and apply for your antlerless deer permit
Roundup: Pittsfield Post 68 beats rival Aldenville to wrap up regular season
There is little of greater importance to a community than its history. Besides reminding its inhabitants of significant events in their past, a familiarity with history provides context for a …
Our Opinion: Get anti-gay, -LGBTQ defense off the books
Our Opinion: Clearing pathway to get to the polls
Our Opinion: Tax windfall welcome, but long-term plan is needed in state
Our Opinion: Shooting range saga makes case for advisory panel
Our Opinion: School Committee addresses Columbus, the myth and the man
WASHINGTON — America's child president had a playdate with a KGB alumnus, who surely enjoyed providing daycare. It was a useful, because illuminating, event: Now we shall see how many …
Thomas L. Friedman: Trump and Putin vs. United States of America
David Brooks: Quiet death of racial progress
Michael Gerson: Foreign policy by narcissism
Ruth Bass: Auto club membership tows you out of license-renewal mob
George F. Will: Don't fix baseball, even if it's broken
To the editor:The families being separated at the Mexican border have NOT broken any U.S. or Mexican laws. It is completely legal to present oneself at the border and ask for asylum.No sympathy for …
Letter: Unintelligible singing troubled 'Tahiti'
Letter: Eagle Street Beach event a success thanks to many
Letter: Vote 'no' on rescinding Great Barrington bottle bylaw
Letter: Next presidential poll will be poll on America
Letter: Mount a welcome oasis for visitors, locals alike
Letter: Drum and bugle show merited coverage
BOSTON — A new rule agreed to by the House and Senate at the start of the 2017-2018 session is now threatening to derail major policy bills, unless the Legislature treats it like some of its …
Warren slams mega-newspaper complex, Trump, Puerto Rico response in latest re-election appearance
Police arrest woman for threatening to shoot Walpole Times journalist
Lawmakers try to mute effects of Supreme Court ruling on unions
Group: Massachusetts business confidence is back to summer 2017 levels
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors in Washington revealed Monday that they have arrested a 29-year-old woman and accused her of acting as a covert agent inside the U.S. on behalf of a senior …
12 Russians accused of hacking Democrats in 2016 US election
In pointed letters, Trump demands more defense spending from NATO allies
Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick
US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures
Authorities abandon 'zero-tolerance' policy for border immigrant families
US eyeing ambitious timeline for drawdown
The Latest: Wake, funeral planned for slain officer
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on the arraignment of Emanuel Lopes, who is accused of killing a Massachusetts police officer, as well as an innocent bystander. (all times local):6:10 p.m.A …
Suspect in Massachusetts officer slaying pleads not guilty
BOSTON (AP) — A man accused of killing a Massachusetts police officer with the officer's own weapon as well as an innocent bystander pleaded not guilty Tuesday.Twenty-year-old Emanuel Lopes …
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new international bridge
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. and Canadian officials touted the friendship between the two countries while acknowledging the economic benefits a new international bridge between Detroit and Windsor, …
US Army reverses course on discharging 1 immigrant recruit
The U.S. Army has reversed its decision to discharge an immigrant recruit who sued when he was booted from the military last month after enlisting with a promised path to citizenship, according to …
Police, state troopers investigate shooting
REVERE, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts State Police and prosecutors say they're investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.Police responded to a 911 call reporting an injured …
Arizona state senate candidate killed mother in 1963
PHOENIX (AP) — A Republican Arizona state Senate candidate is shocking gun control advocates by sharing details about shooting and killing his mother in apparent self-defense more than 50 …
Trump administration seeks to stop 'climate kids' lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Trump administration has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court in its effort to stop a lawsuit filed by young activists who say the government is failing to protect them …
Hot weather hindering efforts against blaze near Yosemite
MARIPOSA, Calif. (AP) — Hot and dry weather on Tuesday hindered efforts to slow the growth of a forest fire near Yosemite National Park that killed a California firefighter last weekend, …
Nicaraguan forces violently retake symbolic city
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaraguan police and armed pro-government civilians on Tuesday laid siege to and then retook a symbolically important neighborhood that had recently become a center …
The Latest: Wake, funeral planned for slain officer
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on the arraignment of Emanuel Lopes, who is accused of killing a Massachusetts police officer, as well as an innocent bystander. (all times local):6:10 p.m.A …
Trump administration seeks to stop 'climate kids' lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Trump administration has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court in its effort to stop a lawsuit filed by young activists who say the government is failing to protect them …
Hot weather hindering efforts against blaze near Yosemite
MARIPOSA, Calif. (AP) — Hot and dry weather on Tuesday hindered efforts to slow the growth of a forest fire near Yosemite National Park that killed a California firefighter last weekend, …
Nicaraguan forces violently retake symbolic city
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaraguan police and armed pro-government civilians on Tuesday laid siege to and then retook a symbolically important neighborhood that had recently become a center …
The Latest: Wake, funeral planned for slain officer
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on the arraignment of Emanuel Lopes, who is accused of killing a Massachusetts police officer, as well as an innocent bystander. (all times local):6:10 p.m.A …
San Antonio store owner's killer set for execution
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas death row inmate was set for execution Tuesday evening after lawyers unsuccessfully argued in the courts that the state parole board improperly refused his …
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The Berkshire economy is changing. The pace of the transition has often been frustrating, especially considering the economic boom at the other end of the state. But it looks like there is new light …
Heavy storm delivers blow to Berkshires; Jaws of Life used to pull driver from truck
A man found a Taconic High Class of '74 ring in Vietnam, and now he's seeking its owner
What goes around, comes around for new owners of Parlor Cafe in North Adams
Lawyer for Pittsfield officer in off-duty assault case says charges should be dropped
New Ashford motel owner admits wage theft
Book house a fitting honor for comrade who sought 'any excuse to ride'
Police: Assault suspect found hiding under house
In Pittsfield manslaughter trial, witness recounts last hours of Joseph Wirtes
Red Sox, community knock it out of the park to honor 106-year-old fan from Cheshire
Williams Street incident prompts 'hold in place' at Egremont Elementary School
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