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Officials say that days after The Berkshire Eagle reported on chronic landline telephone failures in the town of Florida, Verizon said it will launch an upgrade for the community's antiquated system.
As inflation hits the waterworks, it looks to new solutions. It appears connecting Great Barrington and Housatonic water isn't such a stretch, after all.
Heather Bellow
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In a new feature, photographer Courtney R. Hamilton is documenting life in her West Side neighborhood in Pittsfield. "Over the next few months, I get to share the West Side with you, through my eyes," she says.
The man charged with killing Dennis Bernardi, William Gingerich Jr., has been deemed incompetent to stand trial by an official with the Bridgewater State Hospital. He told police arresting him in late February that he believed his own life was in danger, according to newly released court papers.
Amanda Burke
Cops and Courts Reporter
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A report of a suspicious package left at the North Adams Walmart bus terminal triggered a large law enforcement response Wednesday morning.
A jury convicted 37-year-old Korey Laviscount of Pittsfield of charges he assaulted and strangled a person last year.
WATCH: After Pittsfield firefighters put out a porch fire on Dartmouth Street, all the residents of the four-family apartment building were able to return to their homes.
The City Council on Tuesday discussed a new proposal to regulate short-term rentals, like Airbnbs. The ordinance will next go to a joint public hearing held by both City Council and Planning Board.
The Pittsfield City Council voted against a petition from Councilor Charles Kronick to withhold funding and grant approvals from the Pittsfield Parks Department until homeless encampments in Springside Park are removed.
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NORTH ADAMS — I have one of those really old answering machines. It’s got to be at least 20 years old. I cannot control the volume on it and i…
WILLIAMSTOWN — Some years ago, a visitor from Tennessee stood in the early morning sunlight of a September day in front of the Berkshire Athen…
Sometimes, it can feel as if the problems our society faces grow more complex at the same rate that our discourse dissolves.
Eagle columnist Carole Owens writes: "In the Federalist Paper No. 10 in 1787, Madison called it 'the mischiefs of faction.' When factions formed, persuaded and turned to violence, Madison did not so much tell us what to do as he walked through a logical consideration of the possibilities."
BURLINGTON, Mass. (AP) _ Progress Software Corp. (PRGS) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $21.8 million.
In asking Congress for emergency heating aid, the region's governors noted that home energy bills "likely will be exacerbated this winter as a result of volatile global energy markets."
Howard University, PEN America and Scholastic Book Clubs are among the latest recipients of donations from James Patterson, the bestselling author who has given over $100 million to literary and literacy programs.
A measure that would allow cities and towns to revive happy hour within their borders would "most likely" receive Gov. Charlie Baker's veto if it reached his desk, the governor said Monday, imperiling the fate of a controversial idea that remains tied up in legislative negotiations.
The Hilltown Arts Alliance announces that 23 artists will open their workspaces to the public for the fourth annual Open Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College will hold the 12th annual OLLI Art Exhibit from Oct. 1 to 31 in the Crane Roo…
The Old Creamery Cooperative turns 10 years old this fall, and the Friends of the Creamery are throwing a party from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the pavilion at Pettingill Memorial Park.
The Berkshire County Out of the Darkness Community Walk for suicide prevention will take place Saturday, Oct. 1, at the First Street Common.
Want a hearty bowl of soup but don't have much time to make one during the week? Try this recipe for a quick homemade ramen soup, that uses whatever greens you have on hand, packaged ramen noodles, chicken broth and a few other simple ingredients.
Cabbage and broccoli are known as "cut-and-come-again" vegetables, meaning after the first round of harvesting, the center of the plant will continue to produce crops.
In this week's column, Thom Smith makes a case for enjoying the company of crickets.
One of my favorites is an Italian recipe for Swiss or rainbow chard that makes a sort of cake in a springform pan with raisins and pine nuts. It’s not quite a frittata but it can be cut into wedges and frozen.
Fall is here and that means it's pumpkin-spice season. Check out these recipes for sausage and pumpkin stuffed shells, pumpkin drop cookies, p…
When you’re immersed in nature, you can sense its effects.
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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Interprint Inc. has secured $22 million in investments to both expand its Pittsfield plant on Route 41 and buy more printing presses.
Tony Dobrowolski
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The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Massachusetts office has formed a strategic alliance with the Latino Economic Development Corporation.
Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson, N.Y. has launched a state of the art digital “Symptom Checker” technologyv—the region’s first online virtual medical assistant that will allow patients to efficiently assess and triage their symptoms and quickly access the care they need.
The average gas price in Berkshire County has fallen an additional 9 cents this week to $3.54 per gallon, AAA Northeast reported Monday.
It was a wild night on East Street, as the Thunder swept the Generals in front of a packed PHS gym.
Two sets went to extra points, but the Millionaires hung on for the ride in a Tuesday night victory over SICS.
Ian Godfrey had five points in a 5-1 win over the Blue Devils. Meanwhile, the Hornets picked up a 1-0 road win.
Dalton's Ethan Scott, a sophomore linebacker at Williams, is the NESCAC defensive player of the week. Scott played his high school football at Wahconah and then transfered to Berkshire School in Sheffield.
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
