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A few issues that have persisted since 2019 include tilting stone masonry, as well as minor cracks and deterioration in the concrete training walls.
The Taconic High School promenade was at the school with the prom at the Stationery Factory in Dalton.
Gillian Jones
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In the absence of eyewitnesses, prosecutors hope that digital surveillance will convince jurors that Lance Burke fatally shot a man on Willow Street.
Amanda Burke
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SculptureNow recently installed 27 new, large-scale sculptures at The Mount in Lenox for its upcoming exhibit.
Ben Garver
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Motorists traveling Route 2 in the town of Florida should expect "long delays" as traffic is down to one lane.
Lenox Police are investigating the three-vehicle accident at the entrance to the Center at Lenox. Preliminary reports indicate a northbound motorist attempted a left-hand turn into the shopping complex entrance against southbound traffic.
Having applied for $200,000, the award was a “small disappointment, but we’re still happy,” said Hans Bergmann, president of the Mount Washington Historical Society.
Hundreds of residents turn out for the annual events featuring emotional tributes to those who made "the ultimate sacrifice."
With Tyringham Cemetery at his back and an American flag flying overhead, Robert Chapin Alsop shared lighthearted stories of his time in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II on Sunday during the town’s Memorial Day observance.
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We love to see value-driven innovation aimed at the transit challenges facing our elderly and other mobility-challenged neighbors.
On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that some of the brightest lights of artificial intelligence technology had published a joint statement declaring that the devices they build “may one day pose an existential threat to humanity and should be considered a societal risk on par with pandemics and nuclear wars.” That’s some warning label.
It was with sadness that I watched Florida’s governor and candidate for president of the United States comment on removal of Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” from a Miami-Dade elementary school.
It’s always the big question, when you move to a new home: What are the neighbors like? Noisy, nosy, quiet, friendly? Furry, feathery, carnivorous, vegetarian?
A lawsuit brought by a former altar boy who said he was raped as a child in the 1960s by a now-deceased Roman Catholic bishop has been settled. The sides announced the settlement Friday. Terms were not disclosed. The plaintiff identified in court papers as John Doe alleged in the suit filed in February 2021 that not only was he abused by the former Diocese of Springfield Bishop Christopher Weldon as well as two other clergy, but also that the church engaged in a yearslong coverup to protect the bishop’s reputation and legacy. The diocese’s current bishop in a statement announcing the settlement apologized.
The second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts has been targeted by a ransomware attack in which sensitive personal information as well as health information of current and past members may have been compromised. Point32Health said Tuesday that a “cybersecurity ransomware incident” affecting its Harvard Pilgrim Health Care program was detected April 17. Information including members’ addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, Social Security numbers and medical history may have been compromised. The company did not say how many members may have been affected. The company has hired a third-party expert to investigate and informed the FBI.
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley announced Tuesday that the department will "likely" create a matching grant program of up to $1 million for districts that pilot a cellphone restriction policy.
Monument Mountain Regional High School has announced its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.
Tyler J. Moran and Isabella G. Lovato have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of Lee High School's Class of 2023.
The Hoosic River Watershed Association is offering "Introduction to Fishing on the Hoosic River" on Saturday, June 3. Registration is required.
Williamstown Elementary School sixth-graders will present their spring musical on Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3.
May, that most glorious of birding months!
In November 2022, van Rossum published a second edition of her book "The Green Amendment" which is expanded to include consideration of environmental racism, the climate crisis, the human health devastation caused by environmental degradation, and the importance of protecting future generations from pollution and environmental harm.
While many strawberry-filled baked goods get a little soggy from the raw berries weeping moisture into the crumb or crust, these three new recipes are different. They treat the berries before baking — simmering, roasting or macerating them — to condense their juices and allow them to hold up better in pastries and cakes.
Planning a Memorial Day cookout? Fire up the grill and give one of these recipes a try.
David is 19 and has lived in state custody since he was 3. He arrived at Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc. two years ago with severe psychia…
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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Renovation work on the William Stanley Business Park's largest building lot could begin by the end of the summer.
Tony Dobrowolski
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Thousands of milk producers across the country will be receiving surveys from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service as the agency collects information for the 2023 Milk Production reports.
New England Public Media has won a 2022 regional Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association
Entrepreneurship for All Berkshire County will hold a showcase and gala to recognize the nine graduates of its 2023 Spring Accelerator Program June 8 at Hot Plate Brewing Co.
The Suns and SteepleCats will be awaiting the arrival of some top-level players who are heading into the NCAA D-I baseball tournament this weekend.
There'll be a championship doubleheader at BCC, with the Mount Greylock girls playing before the Lenox and PHS boys tangle. Meanwhile, at Springfield Central, Wahconah looks to repeat in boys Class B.
The Suns won a shootout over Norwich Tuesday night at Wahconah Park.
The state tournament has arrived, and the Wildcats started out on the right foot Tuesday. The Mount Everett girls and Lee boys get things going Wednesday afternoon.
The Associated Press tracks down some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals that were shared widely on social media.
Things to do this week in Berkshire County
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents the 2023 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards
A tribute to those we have lost, December 2022 - February 2023
Prepare for the long-term with The Berkshire Eagle’s annual guide to financial readiness and life planning.
A tribute to those we have lost, September - November 2022
The best of the best of Berkshire County, chosen by Berkshire Eagle readers
1Berkshire presents the official guide to the 66th Annual Fall Foliage Parade.
