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The club that played host to Bonnie Raitt and Foghat closed in the 1990s, then fell into disrepair. The town of Washington’s fire chief in 2018 ordered Woodrow Witter to demolish the building after snow caused a portion of the structure to collapse. Then came the daily fines of $500.
The warehouse that housed the former Shire City Herbals was purchased at auction Wednesday. The decision to sell the warehouse also affected two tenants, Berkshire Organics and Hosta Hill.
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A bone-chilling outbreak of Arctic air straight from northern Canada will blast into the Berkshires after dark on Thursday, prompting government forecasters to issue a windchill alert for the region from late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon.
Boston Symphony Music Director Andris Nelsons will conduct at 11 performances by the orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Center players during the orchestra's 85th summer season at Tanglewood. The 2023 summer season includes the Tanglewood debut of legendary rocker Robert Plant, as well as performances by Alison Kraus, James Taylor, the Steve Miller Band, Train, Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, John Williams and more.
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The big game is coming up fast and we're already planning our snacks and appetizers selection. No matter what happens on the field, there can only be one winner at the party: Who has the best wings in Berkshire County?
The person who abandoned an old jumbo-sized camper filled with trash at a rest area off Route 7 early Tuesday kept police busy.
City health officials say that Pittsfield looks to be on the other side of a holiday surge in coronavirus cases.
The search warrant affidavit says that New Marlborough Police Chief Graham Frank had asked the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit for assistance after he had received information from a witness that Bartow had two Armalite-style rifles – commonly known as AR-15s as well as two semi-automatic handguns that are "possibly ghost guns."
After responding to a serious incident on West Street in which a 30-year-old woman and her 3-year-old daughter were hit by a car, Pittsfield first responders were called to another two accidents in which juvenile pedestrians were hit Monday night.
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Customers are eager to sample new ventures, but it appears openings are not outweighing the number of eateries on the market for sale or lease.
One of the challenges of getting older is the realization that many places you hold dear no longer exist, at least in the manner you remember them.
Effective Tuesday, Jacinda Ardern stepped down as prime minister of New Zealand. You might not know much about her, but this is a huge loss.
As Pittsfield’s bike lane debate heats up, we must be able to hold two thoughts in our head at once. While we agree with the disgruntled that …
There will be something for everyone at Tanglewood this summer. The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday that the 2023 season will feature the traditional performcaes by the BSO and the Boston Pops, dozens of new performers, conductors, and composers, and the crowd-pleasing popular artist series. The season starts on June 22 and runs until late August. The popular artist series features two performances by James Taylor and his All-Star Band, including one on the Fourth of July, and an episode of “Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me!” NPR’s irreverent news quiz show. Tickets go on sale March 9.
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) _ Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.58 billion.
BOSTON (AP) _ Boston Properties Inc. (BXP) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its fourth quarter. The results beat Wall Str…
BOSTON — Massachusetts sports fans who want to wager on their favorite teams are finally getting their chance as the state kicks off sports be…
The Frank R. Stiles American Legion Post 125 will be hosting a Four Chaplains ceremony Sunday, Feb. 5, in remembrance of the 1943 sinking of the SS Dorchester and the four chaplains who gave their lives to save their fellow service members.
A diverse group of 32 queer men from across the Berkshires and surrounding regions recently established a new not-for-profit organization, Q-MoB, or Queer Men of the Berkshires. The group offers activities that foster community, wellness and fun.
In the wake of a significant reduction in demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, Berkshire Health Systems has adjusted its availability for its vaccine centers in Pittsfield and North Adams.
The Great Barrington Rotary Club's 2023 scholarship applications are available. Scholarships are due electronically by April 15.
With these 30 acres, Tamarack Hollow now preserves a stretch of 62 acres along the whole of the northern border of Notchview — 3,000 acres held by the Trustees of Reservations — and a central tract of a high-elevation wetland surrounded by the Savoy and Eugene Moran Wildlife Management areas.
"Fun Home" has an eight-performance two-weekend run, Feb. 3 to 12, at Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, N.Y.
Boston Symphony Music Director Andris Nelsons will conduct at 11 performances by the orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Center players during the orchestra's 85th summer season at Tanglewood. The 2023 summer season includes the Tanglewood debut of legendary rocker Robert Plant, as well as performances by Alison Kraus, James Taylor, the Steve Miller Band, Train, Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, John Williams and more.
This week, columnist Thom Smith dispels the myth that all bears hibernate in winter and helps readers identify birds visiting their backyards.
The big game is coming up fast and we're already planning our snacks and appetizers selection. No matter what happens on the field, there can only be one winner at the party: Who has the best wings in Berkshire County?
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The warehouse that housed the former Shire City Herbals was purchased at auction Wednesday. The decision to sell the warehouse also affected two tenants, Berkshire Organics and Hosta Hill.
Tony Dobrowolski
Business writer
The government has just increased the amount taxpayers are allowed to contribute to tax-deferred retirement accounts. Unfortunately, many savers may be hesitant to take advantage of this gift.
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is accepting applications for its 2023 Internship Challenge, High School Apprenticeship Challenge and Data Science Internship programs.
Second Chance Composting will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new home office location at 19 Leonard St. in Adams.
Louis Guillotte and Amont David led the Blue Devils by Lee and Wahconah's Pat McLaughlin lit up for 33 points to highlight Wednesday night action.
Macey Tatro was in double figures again as the Hornets won on the road Wednesday night.
The Taconic boys and Pittsfield girls picked up wins Wednesday night.
Taconic goalie Antonio Scalise had a big night while Roshan Warriar and Brayden Bishop scored as the Thunder bounced back from a shutout loss on Saturday to beat Amherst.
The Associated Press tracks down some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals that were shared widely on social media.