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Former Lanesborough trooper, 2 others face new charges in OT scandal
Judge: Auxiliary Pittsfield officer breached guidelines in 2016 pursuit, arrest
North Adams man faces federal charges of possessing child pornography
Ongoing driver strike will affect weekend bus service
Head of Great Barrington Housing Authority board stays in post, despite bullying claims
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Clock Tower complex likely site of Wayfair call center in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD — The online home furnishings retailer setting up shop in Pittsfield may pick a landmark building that once made clocks and paper.Wayfair LLC said Thursday it will open a sales and …
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Adams man accused of providing harmful material to minors
PITTSFIELD — An Adams man is in custody amid a half-dozen counts of allegedly providing harmful material to minors.Robert S. Dufur, 35, is being held at the Middelton House of Correction on …
Photos: The Eagle Santa Fund spaghetti dinner
At forum, attorney puts overturned 1985 sex abuse conviction under microscope
Public Arts ordinance continues to court controversy in North Adams as commission chief abruptly resigns
WBCR radio raising money for live studio in Great Barrington storefront
North Adams festival to trade music, arts for medical care
Santa will travel to Berkshire Mall for weekend visits
North Adams changing fire, police director titles to chief
PHOTO GALLERIES
Homemade treats from holiday songs
News Photos Friday December 14, 2018
North Adams Veteran Services Gift Giving
The set for A Christmas Carol
Taconic girls basketball vs. Mount Greylock
LOCAL SPORTS
Taconic girls basketball opens new gym with big win over Mount Greylock
PITTSFIELD — Whatever the Taconic girls do in 2018-19, there is one thing that nobody will ever take away from them. The Braves won their first-ever home game in their new home.Taconic held …
Howard Herman | Designated Hitter
Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: A decade on, Williams' Pinard has established her dynasty in women's soccer
Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: Jim Calhoun still at home on the court, whether at UConn or University of Saint Joseph
Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: Where does UMass football go from here?
Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: Checking in with UMass Lowell men's hoop coach Pat Duquette
Letters
Letter: Trump's trade policy is harmful and arrogant
Letter: 'Green New Deal' can't happen without military cuts
Letter: Members of Congress using slush fund should be exposed
Letter: Reader offers clarification of presidential pardon
Letter: Charter Legacy customers hoping for attention, too
Letter: Eagle's commentary offers a concise array of information
Repaired bank clock a holiday gift to the people of Adams
OUR OPINION
Another Opinion: Violating campaign law is a full-fledged felony
Our Opinion: Low local hate crime statistics are no reason to relax vigilance
Our Opinion: Wayfair's choice of the Berkshires a benefit to all
Another View: Trump's wall could be finessed through compromise
Our Opinion: LIHEAP cuts to the state need to be explained
Columnists
Marc A. Thiessen: Dems: Don't refuse the wall; use the wall
Michelle Goldberg: 2020: What if the alternative to the White House is the big house?
George F. Will: The time has come to claw back some presidential power
Michael Gerson: Look to the Renaissance for a source of inspiration
Frank Bruni: Trump is the most powerful reject in the world
The Berkshire Eagle Podcast
Podcast | Don Morrison commentary: A Dumpster Christmas
Podcast | Don Morrison commentary: Down for the count
Podcast | Don Morrison commentary: Knocking on doors
Podcast | Don Morrison commentary: Nothing to see here
Podcast | Don Morrison commentary: My wild goose chase
Donald Morrison: Song of the 1077th Anti-Aircraft Regiment
Arts Briefs for Dec. 16
WilliamstownClark Art announces holiday hoursThe Clark Art Institute will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Day and on Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year's Day. The …
Arts and Entertainment Calendar for Dec. 16
ARTClark Art Institute: Alexis Goodin, curator of "Turner and Constable: The Inhabited Landscape," presents the opening lecture for the exhibition, 3 p.m., Manton Research Center, 225 South St., …
BERKSHIRE LANDSCAPES
DALTON — The last day of The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow's rhythm recording session for its first full-length album had, naturally, an air of finality. After tracking songs with the Americana band …
On the Road with the Whiskey Treaty Roadshow
This multi-part series follows The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow as the band makes its first full-length album. Reporter Benjamin Cassidy has been given full access and will give readers an inside …
ENTERTAINMENT
People: Shakira facing Spanish tax evasion charges
Shakira facing Spanish tax evasion chargesSpanish prosecutors are charging pop music star Shakira with tax evasion, alleging she failed to pay more than 14.5 million euros ($16.3 million) between …
The Digital Divide
Not everyone in the Berkshires is connected to high-speed internet. In our continuing coverage of the region's digital divide, The Eagle tracks the gains and losses in the seemingly eternal quest …
The disappearance of Joanne Ringer
SICK BRIDGES
The Cannabis Road
THIS STORY IN HISTORY
BERKSHIRES WEEK AND THE SHIRES OF VERMONT
PUZZLES AND GAMES
Berkshire Business Outlook: A diverse economy, geared for the future
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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 …
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The Daniel Pearl Berkshire Scholarship
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