PITTSFIELD — Applause echoed through the sliding doors at the front entrance of Berkshire Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon, reaching its crescendo as Michele Drysgola was wheeled outside for …

Morning brings passing of police chief's badge in Adams ADAMS — After decades spent climbing the career ladder inside the Adams Police Department, then serving as its chief for seven years, Richard Tarsa Jr. bowed out Tuesday morning. Moments …

With phase 3 underway, Berkshire gyms getting back in shape When the pandemic closed down gyms in March, it didn't take long for Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center to adapt.

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Shelter closes, leaving homeless in the cold PITTSFIELD — An emergency homeless shelter at the former St. Joseph Central High School closed on Monday, putting even more stress on the city's capacity to house some of its most vulnerable …

Community reels as police investigate racist graffiti covering Black Lives Matter sign

Trial postponed for Daniel Bartini, former Great Barrington officer charged with OUI

Odor concerns spur backlash against pot-growing plan in Hinsdale

Golf notebook: Jeff Puleri pulls off rare feat by shooting a 62 at Berkshire Hills Country Club

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The Checkup: AI wants to know: You wearing your mask?

County Fare: A picture of wedded bliss, 60 years on

Austerity budget for Stockbridge to be explained Wednesday

The Checkup: Williams College joins legal fight against international student restrictions

Greylock fraud defendant wins another sentencing delay

House passes foster care 'bill of rights' measure backed by Tricia Farley-Bouvier

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Bennington, Vt.: SVHC summer gala charity event

Pittsfield: WLN to distribute kids' activity kits

Lenox: VFW honors local Post commander

Dalton: Pet food drive to aid shelters

Cheshire: Hoosac Valley names senior speakers

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Berkshire Business Insider

Adviser: Financial stress reduction a point of pride for firm

Firm with Pittsfield office adds TikTok as client

Funds being raised for disabled vets organization

SVHC launches virtual urgent care platform

1Berkshire hosting virtual team trivia

The Mount re-opening for tours

Bill Schmick | @theMarket: COVID case concerns cramp market gains

Executive Spotlight: Leea Foran, owner of Foranimals

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For one Berkshire agency, federal loan a mirage — here, then gone

PITTSFIELD — Not so "easy come" — or easy go, either. The head of Berkshire County Arc fought to gain access to a federal Paycheck Protection Program loan this spring, even asking his member of Congress for help.

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Yes, there's room at the inn - for a restaurant WORTHINGTON — J. Huntington Chase originally is from Dennis Port, and he spent 21 years working in the food service industry at establishments from Cape Cod to Denver. The rambling ended …

Bill Schmick | The Retired Investor: The next bailout should address job creation As the COVID-19 virus rages across the nation, Americans are hoping for more assistance from the government on a variety of fronts. So far this month, their hopes have been met with a resounding …

Adviser: Financial stress reduction a point of pride for firm

DALTON — Not that Lauren Russo has a wand or anything, but when she's with you at the table, you might find her dispelling financial confusion like she's some kind of wizard.

Cybersecurity best practice for staff working from home

It’s called telecommuting. And one study two years ago by a Swiss office service provider found that 70 percent of professionals work away from the office at least one day a …

Firm VP: Save, invest, protect during good times and bad

DALTON — When you put your money into the hands of a financial adviser, you don't want a workweek warrior, someone who punches in at 9 and out at 5, only caring about their boat upgrade or …

Harris: 'Our job is to remove uncertainty and drama'

DALTON — Come again? Did Allen Harris just say "furry babies"? That threw me for a minute, as I had assumed I was talking to a tough guy. Harris, 47, lives in the town where he grew up. …

Tanglewood offerings go virtual; BSO, top performers take stage online

LENOX — The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood have just announced a full lineup of web-based performances for their 2020 season, including shows with Andris Nelsons, Yo-Yo Ma and James …

Had enough of pandemic panic? Try Wild Oats Market instead

WILLIAMSTOWN — You saw the panic buying on TV; some of you might have even lived through it: The scrambling. The stockpiling. The empty shelves. At Wild Oats Market, the pandemic hasn't been …

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Wayfair hit with securities fraud class-action suit

General Dynamics re-ups with US Navy in $104.2 million submarine contract

Last private Berkshire cottage in Lenox goes on the market

The Berkshire Eagle Berkshire All Stars awards show

'It's pretty special': Berkshire County's top athletes, coaches honored by The Berkshire Eagle in All Stars video presentation After two years of an in-person event, The Berkshire Eagle All Stars Gala went virtual in 2020 — but still brought the same level of commitment to honorees. In a livestream on The Eagle's …

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Local Sports

Mike Bajakian found a 'perfect match' with Northwestern as offensive coordinator

Mike Bajakian calls his new job "a perfect match." Bajakian, who played quarterback at Williams and graduated in 1996, is settling in at his new job as the offensive coordinator at Northwestern …

Berkshire Hills member Bob Linn misses Massachusetts Amateur Championship cut

Berkshire Hills member Bob Linn puts himself in a hole after Day 1 of Massachusetts Amateur

Geoff Smith | From the Baseline: Turns out, Taconic's mascot is already being talked about

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Our Opinion: On to more pressing transit issues as Blandford exit nixed

Construction of a Massachusetts Turnpike exit between Exits 2 and 3 has become a nonissue. Time to focus exclusively on other transportation options for the Berkshires. At a town meeting June 27, …

Ending police violence: Demanding both accountability and justice For the past month, the people of Berkshire County gathered in unprecedented numbers to protest the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and police violence against Black people across this …

Mitchell Chapman: Heritage, identity complex for foster kids

David O'Brien: Catholic decline matters - so do our actions

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Letters to the editor

Letter: An open letter to Trump on that stimulus check Dear President Trump, I got your letter accompanying the economic impact payments check for $2,400. You note that this payout is designed to "protect hardworking Americans ... from the …

Letter: Global challenges require support within a global community

Letter: Robert Mueller was silent too long

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Berkshire Landscapes

No opera, no more 2020 season for Berkshire Opera Festival The Berkshire Eagle GREAT BARRINGTON — The Berkshire Opera Festival is canceling its August production of Mozart's "Don Giovanni" in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Performances had …

PS21's open-air Pavilion Theater goes live this week

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Margaret Button: Lemon-lime sangria for one

Tanglewood Online Festival review: Ask Beethoven for 1, get 33

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Cap'N Mac's: Nudel's summer pop-up offers 'playful, creative' American take-out

LENOX — Nudel in Lenox is turning over a new leaf this summer — turning into a pop-up, take-out restaurant, named Cap 'N Mac's.