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The boiler at Pittsfield High School needs a final yearly inspection before it can be turned on, prompting students to bundle up for class this week. “It’s not really easy to go about the day when it’s this cold," said one student.
New York Times bestselling author Rinker Buck began his career as a general assignment reporter at The Berkshire Eagle. His latest book, “Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure” is his account of floating a modified raft from Pennsylvania to Louisiana.
Sometimes called an “American Downton Abbey,” details about the future of the 1902 Tudor-style mansion remain undisclosed, although the purchasers who paid $15 million for it last November remain committed to reopening the site.
In this week's column, Thom Smith recommends feeding wild birds, but not wild turkeys, as it may be misconstrued as baiting.
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The latest installment hung as part of the West Side Legends Mural Project comes from students in the Conte Kids Club, who let their imaginations do most of the talking. Students worked for six weeks over the summer to complete the mural.
After a tedious all-day meeting that stretched the limits of commissioners' and staff's patience, the Gaming Commission failed to find resolution Thursday on any potential timeline for it to roll out legal sports betting.
The liquor license held by the former managers of Tito's Mexican Grill was rescinded by the Pittsfield Licensing Board on Monday, allowing its new owners to seek a transfer and reopen the business.
A water tap at the summit of Mount Greylock frequently used by hikers to refill water bottles has been ruled off limits due to water quality issues.
A analysis found that the immigrant driver's license law set to take effect in July will confer a "new legitimacy" for undocumented residents, but it would also create a paper trail that "could be used to identify and track people in future."
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A new study by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology found there’s a direct correlation between fast-food restaurants and the prevalence of Trump supporters.
John Wendling had something to give, and he had a memory of when he had nothing at all. While not everyone can give as generously as Mr. Wendling has, we hope his example inspires all of us who might see and discuss our neighbors struggling to do something about it when given the chance.
Early one morning, Danny and I, newly boostered (the third), board a plane at JFK for our first extended trip since the onset of COVID. Off to…
Thinking outside of the box and avoiding a binary classification system can be very useful for illuminating possibilities we may be missing. Not this, not that, but the other.
After a tedious all-day meeting that stretched the limits of commissioners' and staff's patience, the Gaming Commission failed to find resolution Thursday on any potential timeline for it to roll out legal sports betting.
A analysis found that the immigrant driver's license law set to take effect in July will confer a "new legitimacy" for undocumented residents, but it would also create a paper trail that "could be used to identify and track people in future."
All nine U.S. House members and two U.S. senators from the Bay State wrote to the Division of Energy Assistance on Tuesday calling for the federal government to "expedite" its release of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, grants.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by employees of the Massachusetts veterans’ home at the center of a devastating COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 who said their constitutional rights were violated because they were forced to work in “inhumane conditions.” Masslive.com reports that U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni in Springfield dismissed the lawsuit brought last year against four members of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home’s former leadership team, saying the workers had failed to successfully demonstrate which constitutional rights were violated. A lawyer for the lead plaintiff says he is disappointed with the judge's decision. More than 80 residents of the home died during the pandemic.
The Bard College at Simon’s Rock Center for Food Studies will host the ninth annual ThinkFOOD conference on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Fisher Science and Academic Center with in-person and virtual workshops.
The Bill Rose Memorial Fly Fishing Clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15, on Route 20 in the turnout on the Westfield River, across from the Huntington Health Center. The clinic is free and open to all ages.
The Lenox Library will host Northampton author Ellen Meeropol to discuss her new novel, "The Lost Women of Azalea Court," on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
The Friendly Mission Circle will serve its monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday, Oct. 12, at First Baptist Church, 7030 Main St.
Now in its 87th year, the long-running Berkshire Botanical Garden Harvest Festival returns on Oct. 8 and 9 for two days filled with festive family fun.
Looking to see a live musical performance in the Berkshires? Here's what's coming up this month at some local venues.
New York Times bestselling author Rinker Buck began his career as a general assignment reporter at The Berkshire Eagle. His latest book, “Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure” is his account of floating a modified raft from Pennsylvania to Louisiana.
In this week's column, Thom Smith recommends feeding wild birds, but not wild turkeys, as it may be misconstrued as baiting.
Just because fall has officially arrived doesn't mean there's nothing to do in the garden! Ron Kujawski has a list of chores for you to complete this weekend before you pause to enjoy the foliage.
When you think of a funeral, you might imagine people standing together, wishing they could say things they never expressed to their loved one…
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Berkshire Money Management has launched “Open Office Hours,” a series of free weekly walk-in meetings with financial advisor Holly Simeone that are open to the public and will be held at the firm’s two offices in Dalton and Great Barrington.
Changes in American society, aided and abetted by the internet, have forced many local newspapers to the brink of insolvency. Their demise could impact you in ways that you might never have imagined.
Ninety Nine Restaurants, which operates an eatery in Pittsfield, is holding its annual fundraiser for local Boys & Girls Clubs during the month of October.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ division of graduate and continuing education will be hosting in-person and online information sessions on bachelor's and master's degree programs this month
The Williams College women's soccer team is nationally ranked again this week. The Ephs made their first appearance in the United Soccer Coaches Division III Top 25, at No. 11. They are also ranked in the D3soccer.com Top 25.
Madison Saunders' first-half goal was plenty, as the Blue Devils haven't been scored upon since their season opener a month ago.
Steve Roulier, who grew up in Adams, is heading back to Hawaii this week to compete in Ironman Triathlon World Championships at Kailua-Kona.
The Minutemen will start practicing full-time on Monday, with the regular season starting a month later on Nov. 7 in Amherst.
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
1Berkshire presents the official guide to the 66th Annual Fall Foliage Parade.
The annual guide to preparing your home for the coming New England winter.
Berkshire Community College presents an annual roundup of forty young leaders making a difference in Berkshire County.
Embrace warmer weather with the Berkshire Eagle's guide to backyard improvement.
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents the 2022 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards
