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Expected snowfall totals from an intense storm vary greatly, ranging from 3 inches in South Berkshire’s lower elevations to 8 inches or more in North County and the hill towns.
What it's like to be the lead nurse in a school district this year
Greta Jochem
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From a home here in this hill town, a daring, dangerous, complicated and ultimately successful rescue effort was coordinated beginning last August. It made international news. It’s music to the ears of the world.
Felix Carroll
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Shire Donuts' home made donuts have been such a hit in Adams that owners Heather and Jeff King are now planning to open a second store in Dalton.
A freight rail company “has agreed” for Amtrak to operate New York City-to-Pittsfield passenger service on its tracks, but Amtrak has not yet agreed to those terms.
The bitter cold weather in the Berkshires on Saturday is expected to lead to snow Sunday night.
High-voltage opposition to a potential low-power cell antenna atop the downtown Curtis housing complex put the proposal on hold pending an analysis and a detailed plan to update wireless tech issues in the town.
BECKET — Smoke swirled in the frigid air Saturday afternoon as a structure fire destroyed a two-story single-family home on Quarry Road, according to Fire Chief Paul Mikaniewicz.
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For members of the baby boom generation, the notion of DIY just wasn't a thing. And for those who lack any of the required skills, it's a good thing.
These are dangerous days for our democracy. The surviving family of Martin Luther King Jr. recognizes that. Several members of the King family…
PITTSFIELD — Sam Jones died recently. Only old basketball fans like me will recognize his name.
Both globally and domestically, the box office was much stronger in 2021 than 2020, with “Spider-Man: No Way Home” being the first film to ear…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are recommending dropping charges against a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor who was accu…
The new advisory commission created to help the state meet its carbon reduction requirements by shifting to cleaner buildings and addressing heating fuels that contribute to emissions was sworn in Wednesday and will begin gathering public input on the transition in March.
BOSTON (AP) — Navient, a major student loan collecting company, agreed to cancel $1.7 billion in debt owed by more than 66,000 borrowers acros…
Microsoft said Thursday it is opening an inquiry into how it responds to workplace sexual harassment and gender discrimination, including its …
A spaghetti dinner benefiting the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Stephentown Fire Hall.
Community Health Programs will conduct a clinic for COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and flu vaccines from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Ralph Froio Senior Center.
The Stockbridge Democratic Town Committee will hold a remote meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, via Zoom.
The 2022 annual street listing has been mailed to residents. The census is a requirement of Massachusetts General Law, and it is important that all residents return them to the town clerk's office promptly.
Every bottle of wine has a story waiting to be told. At least, that is the philosophy that Mary and Benjamin Daire took when they opened Dare Bottleshop & Provisions in the heart of Lenox in early November.
Investigating a serial killer became "a serial obsession" for Josh Hallmark, the host of True Crime Bullsh** and a North Adams resident.
At the start of the new year, there are a ton of books out there to help start and guide you on your journey. Here are three recently released books aimed at helping you create a "healthier you" by encouraging acts of gratitude, self-healing and self-care.
At the Williams College Museum of Art, the exhibit "Repro Japan: Technologies of Popular Visual Culture" examines how the rise of visual culture, mass produced and consumed en masse, during Japan's Edo period has and continues to influence its popular visual culture, from manga and anime to cosplay and subcultural fashion.
In their first appearance at Dewey Hall as the duo Eloise & Co., accordionist Rachel Bell and fiddler Becky Tracy, on Saturday, Jan. 22, will perform a spirited blend of dance music anchored in the French balfolk tradition, mixed with contemporary compositions informed by historic airs.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While the latest U.S. Census data shows that thousands are flocking to big cities like Seattle, Fort Worth and Denver, for…
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Robin Helfand has an extensive background in marketing, which has served her well as the owner and operator of Robin's Candy Shop in Great Barrington.
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PITTSFIELD — Josh Cutler has been named cash management officer of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. In this role, Cutler will develop and provide effective cash-management solutions for the bank’s commercial clients.
PITTSFIELD — Kristi Brunick, of Wrentham, has joined Pearson Wallace Insurance in Pittsfield.
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It was a sweep in Maine for 22nd-ranked Williams. The Eph men beat Colby 74-58 Saturday afternoon, after defeating Bowdoin Friday.
The Williams College men's hockey team gave up two goals in the third period and dropped a 3-0 decision Saturday to second-ranked SUNY Geneseo.
LENOX — The Golden Hawks spent a fair share of Friday's game at the charity stripe.
PITTSFIELD — Jackie Roccabruna, Kiera Devine and Emily Bradford were worth their weight in gold on Friday night.
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
A tribute to those we have lost, September - November 2021
The best of the best of Berkshire County, chosen by Berkshire Eagle readers.
1Berkshire presents the official guide to the 65th Annual Fall Foliage Parade.
News, information and resources geared towards senior citizens and their caregivers, in the Berkshires and beyond
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents the 2021 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards
