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On Friday night, 11 of the 12 members of the Pittsfield High School Class of 1975 reunion committee went to the Beacon Cinema to watch a film that told a story about slightly older versions of themselves.
ADAMS — Christin Fetterolf and Bill Sweeney had recently moved to Lanesborough from Lexington two years ago, and they wanted to play pool.
Sten Spinella
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American Legion Post 125, based in North Adams, held a ceremony honoring the "Four Chaplains" who gave their lives during the sinking of the SS Dorchester.
Matt Martinez
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A new ad campaign featuring local residents stressing the importance of naloxone can be seen around the county. Here's their stories.
Greta Jochem
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A question lies at the heart of a homicide that struck the community of Clarksburg last winter. Is the 37-year-old man accused of killing Dennis Bernardi fit to stand trial for murder?
A former assistant leader was accused of throwing a flash grenade at two Boy Scouts while at a camp in 2021.
Who doesn't love hearing a good love story? Tell us about the special Valentine in your life: How did you meet and how long have you been together? Was it love at first sight, or did you have to kiss a few toads before you found them? Spill the tea in our Google Doc. #loveislove #lovewins
Shaloon Milord, the woman who was critically wounded in a pedestrian car crash last Monday, has died of her injuries. Her family and those who knew her in Pittsfield are not alone in mourning the loss, as she is remembered by people in Haiti, Chile and the United States.
After record-setting cold temps on Friday, an Adams resident tried to thaw out their pipes with a blowtorch. A structure fire ensued.
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Feb. 1 marks the begin of Black History Month. A history to be taught, a history to be celebrated, and a history to mourn.
NORTH ADAMS — Like many, I admit I have an addictive personality. I love sweets, spirits and other riches that are fine in moderation but easy…
If you take Ukrainian officials at their word, Russia this summer could face Crimean War II.
Grammar columnist Curtis Honeycutt says: "In an effort to have better grammar, we can often make it worse."
Police in Massachusetts say an officer shot and killed a woman with a weapon after a family member requested a wellness check. The town of Easton's Police Chief Keith Boone said responding officers found the 56-year-old woman with a weapon shortly before noon Sunday. The statement did not specify what kind of weapon she had. The woman later approached the home’s front door with the weapon. An Easton police officer fired a single shot, and the woman was found dead inside. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office is investigating, and the officer is on administrative leave.
The Arctic air that descended on the Northeast has brought dangerously cold sub-zero temperatures and wind chills to the region. That includes a record-setting wind chill of minus 108 degrees Fahrenheit on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire. The Mount Washington Observatory at the peak of the Northeast’s highest mountain, famous for its extreme weather conditions, also recorded an actual temperature of minus 47 and tying an observatory record set in 1934. Across the rest of the region, wind chills — the combined effect of wind and cold air on exposed skin — dropped to as low as minus 45 to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday.
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.
The Stockbridge Grange is serving a takeout-only community dinner with pickup from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12.
A fundraiser to benefit the Lebanon Valley Protective Association will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, at M & M's Tap & Tavern. The LVPA must raise $250K in order to receive a matching donation from an anonymous donor for its new firehouse.
St. Charles Church at 89 Briggs Ave. is hosting a community Father-Daughter Dance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.
VFW Post 448 has recognized Army veteran Henry "Hank" Morris with Post 448's Volunteer of the Year Award.
Eagle Theater Critic Jeffrey Borak reviews "The Secret Hour," at theRep through Feb. 19.
Are you hosting for the big game? Try these recipes, sure to please a crowd.
For her exhibition, “Hot Corners” at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, Yoes has created a series of installations inspired by the lush décor and vintage feel of "period rooms."
J. Peter Bergman directs playwright Arthur Laurents’ “Invitation to a March” at Ghent Playhouse
"Fun Home" has an eight-performance two-weekend run, Feb. 3 to 12, at Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, N.Y.
The long-vacant lot at the corner of South and Reed streets in downtown Pittsfield isn’t looking so empty these days. Lee Bank’s newest branch…
Our original store is in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires. We brought the Berkshires to Boston with our second retail location in the “Eastie” neighborhood. Our knowledgeable, friendly team is ready to guide you or order online before your visit and you’ll be in and ou…
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Berkshire Organics and Hosta Hill, food-related businesses that had rented space in the former Shire City Herbals warehouse in Pittsfield, are going in separate directions now that the building has been sold.
Tony Dobrowolski
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Windrose Place, with all required town permits, would include renovation of the 1790 Northrup House, two new residential buildings and a retail building, all in the heart of the downtown village.
The grants were a part of the Federal Reserve of Boston's Leaders for Equitable Local Economies program.
ADAMS — Christin Fetterolf and Bill Sweeney had recently moved to Lanesborough from Lexington two years ago, and they wanted to play pool.
LENOX — Lenox has had trouble playing for a full 32 minutes this season. The Millionaires have stormed out of the gate, only to lag and fall b…
The thin Thunder played well for stretches, but couldn't keep pace with a bigger Blue Devils team Monday night.
Darrow School to host prep basketball power Brewster Academy at the Boys and Girls Club on Wednesday
Downtown Pittsfield will be the epicenter of prep school basketball Wednesday when Darrow School will face the AA team from Brewster Academy. Future UMass Minuteman Sawyer Mayhugh will be in uniform for Brewster.
Pittsfield, Taconic, Monument and Wahconah went down to Hudson, N.Y. on Saturday and the swimmers for all four schools took part in the final meet of the regular season.
The Associated Press tracks down some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals that were shared widely on social media.
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A tribute to those we have lost, September - November 2022
The best of the best of Berkshire County, chosen by Berkshire Eagle readers
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.
