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As new Williams Inn rises, goal is to nail down outside essentials by winter
WILLIAMSTOWN — The concrete pad floors are in, insulation panels are being installed and roofing is underway.Construction continues apace on the new Williams Inn, a $32 million steel and …
Red Sox, community knock it out of the park to honor 106-year-old fan from Cheshire
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CHESHIRE — Juliette Campbell is more than just a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan; she is Red Sox history.At 106 — that's the same age as Fenway Park — Campbell has seen in person or on …
Book house a fitting honor for comrade who sought 'any excuse to ride'
DALTON — Rick Petricca would be in a staff meeting and, on occasion, get a one-word text from his close friend, Billy West."Ride?" West asked.That's all Petricca needed to know — and if …
York Lake bathrooms another victim of state park cuts
SANDISFIELD — The town just can't catch a summer break these days. Last year, it was pipeline construction. Now, it's the bathrooms at York Lake, which remain closed since last year, after the …
Pittsfield's postindustrial vibe clicks with noted cinematic photographer Crewdson
PITTSFIELD — Norman Rockwell meets Norman Bates.That's how Gregory Crewdson describes his cinematic photography in the Berkshires. He borrowed the line from a friend, he said, smiling.While …
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Amanda Drane | Look ahead, Pittsfield: Pittsfield loses passionate youth advocate; marijuana shops advance; spraying for West Nile
The city lost a fiery voice in Valerie Hamilton, and many in the community will feel that loss this week and for many weeks to come. Hamilton, …
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Public hearing nears for zoning bylaw proposal on retail pot sales in Stockbridge
STOCKBRIDGE — A zoning bylaw proposal to limit retail sales of adult-use marijuana to the compact downtown business district is up for a …
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Police: Assault suspect found hiding under house
PITTSFIELD — A city man, found hiding under a house by police July 6 is being held without bail amid charges that he assaulted and choked …
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Northern Berkshire Registry of Deeds office veteran running for top spot
ADAMS — A new candidate has stepped forward to run for the Northern Berkshire Registry of Deeds. Maria Ziemba, who has worked in the …
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Price tag, scope push North Adams away from IT study
NORTH ADAMS — The City Council has nixed a proposed information technology study. Amid concern about the $28,000 price tag and scope of …
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Pittsfield airport manager says lure of new job pulled her away
PITTSFIELD — Though lured away by better pay and career prospects, the former manager of the Pittsfield Municipal Airport admits shedding …
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WILLIAMSTOWN — Larry Bell is not a numbers guy. "As you can tell, you ask me numbers and I have to stop and do the math," the longtime Mount Greylock cross-country coach says one morning at …
BOSTON — When it comes to special moments in baseball, you can't always predict them.After all, who'd have thought Mookie Betts would hit a grand slam on the 13th pitch of an epic at-bat …
Gene Chague | Berkshire Woods and Waters: Hurry up and apply for your antlerless deer permit
Roundup: Pittsfield Post 68 beats rival Aldenville to wrap up regular season
Pittsfield American 11s beat Agawam 8-3 in Section 1 Little League opener
Pittsfield 14U Babe Ruth All-Stars top Westfield to claim Western Mass. State title
Richard Lord | Tee to Green: Taconic Golf Club back in the spotlight for U.S. Amateur qualifier
Matt Koperniak's grand slam sets stage for SteepleCats win over Pilgrims
Like any collection of mere mortals, the Massachusetts Legislature has its flaws. Nevertheless, our lawmakers have proved themselves capable of rising to the occasion and producing legislation that …
Our Opinion: Tax windfall welcome, but long-term plan is needed in state
Our Opinion: Shooting range saga makes case for advisory panel
Our Opinion: School Committee addresses Columbus, the myth and the man
Welcome clarification on state-fed. pot laws
Our Opinion: Legislature's inexcusable July bottleneck of laws
RICHMOND — Sometimes you need a friend.Two showed up, one a longtime variety, the other brand new. Both, in the end, took the sting and the tedium out of driver's license renewal.For weeks, the …
George F. Will: Don't fix baseball, even if it's broken
Matt Murphy: Working hard, or hardly working?
Kathleen Parker: Rescuing NATO from Donald Trump
Clarence Fanto: Still trying for long-term regulations about short-term rentals
Robert F. Jakubowicz: Will Kavanaugh freeze Constitution in the 18th century?
Bernard A. Drew | Our Berkshires: Unexpected front porch visitors
To the editor:Over the past couple of weeks, a wonderland of flowers has magically appeared throughout downtown Pittsfield and the outlying areas. The containers, filled with flowers, are North, East …
Letter: If Jahi were white, would she have died twice?
Letter: Give Mass. farmers more access to growth capital
Letter: This is no longer Dad's Republican Party
Letter: City shouldn't stop with Columbus name change
Letter: Caccaviello a leader in crime prevention
Letter: Well-earned recognition for community heroes
VERNON —It's not just humans who don't like the heat and humidity.One Vernon dairy farm is doing its best to keep its bovines as cool and comfortable as they can during this unusually long …
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
Pre-election voter deadline upheld in Massachusetts
Gov. Baker gets 'red flag' bill that he 'conceptually' favors
Capital gains windfall triggers $290M rainy day fund deposit
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced charges Friday against 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking offenses during the 2016 presidential election.The indictments were announced …
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
US eyeing ambitious timeline for drawdown
Trump, Kim in Singapore for historic summit
Trump's school safety commission won't look at guns, DeVos says
Big Papi manages just fine, perfect fit in new All-Star role
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Ortiz drew so many pals and well-wishers, it took him nearly three minutes just to climb a few dugout steps. He then swung behind the batting cage, gave Vladimir …
Bogaerts, Holt help red-hot Red Sox enter break with win
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox rolled through the pre-All-Star game portion of their schedule piling up wins. Now, they'll have a few days to sit back, relax and enjoy their historic …
The Latest: Governor saddened by fatal police shooting
WEYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on the fatal shooting of a bystander and police officer in Massachusetts following a vehicle crash and foot chase. (all times local):3:50 p.m.The governor of …
Police officer, bystander die from gunshot wounds
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts police officer and bystander died Sunday from wounds sustained when a suspect allegedly took the officer's gun and fired following a vehicle crash and a foot …
Victim in critical condition after party altercation
BOSTON (AP) — A man is hospitalized from injuries sustained during a large fight in Boston.Boston police say a male victim suffered injuries that are life-threatening during a house fight in …
China's economic growth cools amid trade tensions
BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth slowed in the quarter ending in June, adding to challenges for Beijing amid a mounting tariff battle with Washington.The world's second-largest economy …
Man killed by Chicago police ran away, reached for waist
CHICAGO (AP) — A man killed by Chicago police had a gun in a holster at his hip and was shot multiple times as he ran away, spun around and reached toward his waist, according to footage …
China's economic growth edged down to 6.7 percent in latest quarter amid mounting trade tension with Washington
BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth edged down to 6.7 percent in latest quarter amid mounting trade tension with Washington.
Vive la France! And a lot of other nations, too
MOSCOW (AP) — Antoine Griezmann's father emigrated from Germany, and the France forward's mother is of Portuguese descent.Paul Pogba's parents arrived from Guinea.Kylian Mbappe's dad is from …
Police: Suspect dead after wounding 3 Kansas City officers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A gunman being investigated in the killing of a university student from India shot and wounded three Kansas City police officers Sunday before dying in an exchange of …
China's economic growth cools amid trade tensions
BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth slowed in the quarter ending in June, adding to challenges for Beijing amid a mounting tariff battle with Washington.The world's second-largest economy …
Man killed by Chicago police ran away, reached for waist
CHICAGO (AP) — A man killed by Chicago police had a gun in a holster at his hip and was shot multiple times as he ran away, spun around and reached toward his waist, according to footage …
China's economic growth edged down to 6.7 percent in latest quarter amid mounting trade tension with Washington
BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth edged down to 6.7 percent in latest quarter amid mounting trade tension with Washington.
Vive la France! And a lot of other nations, too
MOSCOW (AP) — Antoine Griezmann's father emigrated from Germany, and the France forward's mother is of Portuguese descent.Paul Pogba's parents arrived from Guinea.Kylian Mbappe's dad is from …
Police: Suspect dead after wounding 3 Kansas City officers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A gunman being investigated in the killing of a university student from India shot and wounded three Kansas City police officers Sunday before dying in an exchange of …
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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 …
Life a 'nightmare' for Asiyanna Jones' parents while pushing for justice after daughter's killing
Police departments in Pittsfield and Lee get lip sync silly
Pittsfield's postindustrial vibe clicks with noted cinematic photographer Crewdson
Pittsfield man trying to retrieve necklace arrested after woman says he threatened her, her kids with a gun
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Alan Chartock | I, Publius: For DA, with great power comes great responsibility
Biker injured in crash with pickup on Route 8 in Pittsfield
Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus in Pittsfield; spraying coming to Elm, Williams street area
Man assaults officers, pulls gun during arrest tied to shooting, police say
Police: Assault suspect found hiding under house
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