Female suffers gunshot injury at home of Pittsfield police officer
PITTSFIELD — Police are investigating a report of a shooting on Cromwell Avenue in which a female was wounded at a Pittsfield police officer's home.The person's name, age and medical condition …
Mass. agricultural chief visits Berkshires to see what rural farms need to reap and sow success
SHEFFIELD — Ankle-deep in mud, hay and whatever the animals were dragging around, a group of local farm advocates met with Massachusetts' top agricultural official at Sky View Farm on Wednesday …
House, Senate panel boosts budget to $42B for 2019
BOSTON — Jacking up spending beyond levels approved by either branch this spring, House and Senate negotiators Wednesday agreed to a $41.88 billion budget for the fiscal year that began July …
Tanglewood's new institute transforms venue into year-round cultural site
The Center for Music and Learning, the newly named, all-season $33 million four-building complex under construction at Tanglewood, will showcase year-round events for local and visiting audiences, …
Accused Russian agent traded sex for influence, prosecutors say
Russian national and gun-rights advocate Maria Butina traded sex for a position in a special-interest organization, according to U.S. prosecutors who asked a judge to keep her in jail before trial …
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Lenox police arrest 19-year-old, charge him with cocaine distribution
LENOX — A suspect accused of distributing cocaine has a date in court following his arrest by Lenox police on Tuesday evening.Officers …
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After two dogs die in hot car, Great Barrington woman charged with animal cruelty
GREAT BARRINGTON — The owner of two dogs that died of heatstroke is facing animal cruelty charges after she left them in a car on a hot …
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Decade in, Savoy wind project reaches pivotal point
SAVOY — Two of the state's most respected environmental and land-use lawyers will face off once again Wednesday in an unlikely place: the …
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Lawyer for Laura Reilly says case should be dropped because her misleading statements didn't materially alter Joanne Ringer investigation
PITTSFIELD — Statements Laura Reilly gave to police investigating the disappearance of Joanne "Jo" Ringer did not divert their …
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Special permit extension in hand, $50 million Elm Court development project ready to roll
STOCKBRIDGE — Armed with a local general contractor, architect and a one-year special permit extension from the Select Board, the …
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Heavy storm delivers blow to Berkshires; Jaws of Life used to pull driver from truck
The Berkshire EagleA fast-moving storm hit the Berkshires hard at about midday Tuesday, likely responsible for a rash of auto accidents and …
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Pittsfield resident Jaden Keefner helped lead the U-15 Stars team to a 21-14 victory over the U-15 Stripes during the inaugural Team USA Middle School Bowl Game Series at The Pro Football Hall of …
NORTH ADAMS — The first men's lacrosse coach in MCLA history will have plenty of time to build his program's foundation.Kevin Pezanowski was named Tuesday to coach the nascent men's team, that …
Williamstown native August Colonna helps guide University of Utah into Division I men's lacrosse
Berkshire Force 12U walk-off with Babe Ruth New England Regional title
Williams College's Kannegieser, Goldenring qualify for US Amateur at Taconic Golf Club
Pittsfield Suns' DeMartino wins fan vote to earn All-Star nod
Pittsfield Post 68 Blue advances in Junior Legion playoffs
Howard Herman | Designated Hitter: Chris Sale worth the price of admission
To the editor:The Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative plans to install two new additional turbines on Brodie Mountain. To me this new wind project is an illustration of the extreme lack of understanding …
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WASHINGTON — Is there a single person anywhere who believes President Donald Trump's laughably insincere attempt to walk back his disastrous news conference with Russian President Vladimir …
Kathleen Parker: Trump poses a clear and present danger
Clellie Lynch: Bird song of summer
Judy Waters: Rose Hawthorne: health care pioneer
George F. Will: How many 'Helsinki Republicans'?
Thomas L. Friedman: Trump and Putin vs. United States of America
David Brooks: Quiet death of racial progress
To the editor:I had the opportunity of speaking with the director and curator of Historical American Art of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art (PAFA) and that museum is very happy that it obtained …
Letter: Proposed museum lobby unsuitable for art display
Letter: Close your checkbooks while leaving museum
Letter: James Taylor speaks to Americans and the world
Letter: Post-Nixon GOP drives away its gentlemen
Letter: Writer doesn't 'get" how asylum laws work
Letter: Unintelligible singing troubled 'Tahiti'
BOSTON — A new rule agreed to by the House and Senate at the start of the 2017-2018 session is now threatening to derail major policy bills, unless the Legislature treats it like some of its …
Warren slams mega-newspaper complex, Trump, Puerto Rico response in latest re-election appearance
Police arrest woman for threatening to shoot Walpole Times journalist
Lawmakers try to mute effects of Supreme Court ruling on unions
Group: Massachusetts business confidence is back to summer 2017 levels
WASHINGTON — Blistered by bipartisan condemnation of his embrace of a longtime U.S. enemy, President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to "clarify" his public undermining of American intelligence …
US arrests, accuses woman of acting as Russian agent
12 Russians accused of hacking Democrats in 2016 US election
In pointed letters, Trump demands more defense spending from NATO allies
Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick
US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures
Authorities abandon 'zero-tolerance' policy for border immigrant families
Massachusetts lawmakers approve deal on overdue budget
BOSTON (AP) — Eighteen days into the state's new fiscal year, lawmakers on Wednesday approved a $41.9 billion budget, breaking an impasse that has left Massachusetts the only U.S. state …
6 states and NYC sue US over immigration-related policy
NEW YORK (AP) — Six states and New York City sued the federal government Wednesday, joining other cities and states who say the government is trying to unlawfully force "sanctuary" communities …
The Latest: DOJ says 6 states, NYC cheat citizens by suing
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on lawsuits filed in Manhattan federal court by six states and New York City to challenge Justice Department rules requiring immigration enforcement cooperation in …
Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for 7 bank robberies
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for robbing seven banks in 2017.WMUR-TV reports 43-year-old Chaka Meredith, of Laconia, said …
The Latest: Legislature backs deal on overdue budget
BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on a budget deal reached by lawmakers in Massachusetts, the only state without a permanent spending plan in place (all times local):4:30 p.m.State lawmakers have …
The Latest: NFL concussion payouts expected to grow
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Latest on the NFL concussion settlement (all times local):5:10 p.m.Lawyers representing former NFL players in their concussion claims estimate payouts from the …
Chemical plant explodes, catches fire; wide area evacuated
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio chemical manufacturing plant has exploded and caught fire, prompting authorities to evacuate a large area around it.The Akron Beacon Journal reports an Akron Fire …
US pastor denied release in latest trial hearing in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court on Wednesday again denied a request for the release from custody of an American pastor based in Turkey who is on trial on charges of aiding terror groups …
White St. Louis police chief candidate alleges bias
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The white former interim police chief of St. Louis is alleging discrimination based on race in the selection of a permanent chief.Lt. Col. Lawrence O'Toole was among six …
6 states and NYC sue US over immigration-related policy
NEW YORK (AP) — Six states and New York City sued the federal government Wednesday, joining other cities and states who say the government is trying to unlawfully force "sanctuary" communities …
The Latest: NFL concussion payouts expected to grow
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Latest on the NFL concussion settlement (all times local):5:10 p.m.Lawyers representing former NFL players in their concussion claims estimate payouts from the …
Chemical plant explodes, catches fire; wide area evacuated
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio chemical manufacturing plant has exploded and caught fire, prompting authorities to evacuate a large area around it.The Akron Beacon Journal reports an Akron Fire …
US pastor denied release in latest trial hearing in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court on Wednesday again denied a request for the release from custody of an American pastor based in Turkey who is on trial on charges of aiding terror groups …
6 states and NYC sue US over immigration-related policy
NEW YORK (AP) — Six states and New York City sued the federal government Wednesday, joining other cities and states who say the government is trying to unlawfully force "sanctuary" communities …
The Latest: DOJ says 6 states, NYC cheat citizens by suing
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on lawsuits filed in Manhattan federal court by six states and New York City to challenge Justice Department rules requiring immigration enforcement cooperation in …
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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 …
Heavy storm delivers blow to Berkshires; Jaws of Life used to pull driver from truck
A man found a Taconic High Class of '74 ring in Vietnam, and now he's seeking its owner
In Pittsfield manslaughter trial, witness recounts last hours of Joseph Wirtes
Lawyer for Pittsfield officer in off-duty assault case says charges should be dropped
What goes around, comes around for new owners of Parlor Cafe in North Adams
Williams Street incident prompts 'hold in place' at Egremont Elementary School
In concert, Taylor says America is bigger than Trump, and 'it will be back'
Lawyer for Laura Reilly says case should be dropped because her misleading statements didn't materially alter Joanne Ringer investigation
Shop aesthetics a concern as Pittsfield board grants conditional OKs for pot retailers
New Ashford motel owner admits wage theft
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