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- Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
- The why of COVID-19’s ‘fifth wave’ in the Berkshires
- New COVID-19 cases put Berkshire County among hardest-hit areas in continental U.S.
- As a new omicron variant drives up COVID case numbers, Pittsfield's sewage data hints we're nearing a 'plateau'
- CDC lists Berkshire County as ‘high’ for COVID-19 community levels
- The Berkshires is seeing a COVID 'upswing.' But while the latest variants are more contagious, they seem less severe
- State Sen. Adam Hinds tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms
- Jump in COVID-19 cases in Pittsfield has schools considering whether to resume masking
- Here's why Pittsfield moved to ‘red’ zone on COVID-19 and why it wasn’t a surprise
- Signs point to another rise in COVID-19 cases in Berkshires. Here’s the CDC’s advice
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Halloween weekend kicks off with events around the Berkshires for kids and families. Saturday, October 30, 2021.
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Two-time Tony Award-winner Chita Rivera has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing her to reschedule an upcoming concert at The Colonial Theatre.
More people are adorning their bodies and homes with themes from nature.
As 2021 comes to a close, let a little light, and hope, into your day with these images of local churches' stained glass windows. The Eagle Features Department hopes 2022 brings you all health, happiness and a little more color and light, in whatever form you need.
Twenty performing arts, museums and related organizations doing business or based in Berkshire County received $19.3 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Berkshire Theatre Group is lining up more live, in-person events this summer, announcing the addition of two concert series: Broadway Favorites and the return of Bobbie’s Summer Series.
Call me a wedding planner! Weddings, as we knew them prior to COVID-19, are on the horizon.
If all goes well, Massachusetts will relax its gathering restrictions for indoor and outdoor events on May 29, allowing for groups of 200 indoors and 250 outdoors; with a plan to remove all business restrictions on Aug. 1.
"I think that may be a sign. Aug. 1 is Herman Melville's birthday," said Lesley Herzberg, executive director of the Berkshire County Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead, as over a dozen Berkshires-based wedding vendors primped the lawn of the historic farmhouse, at 780 Holmes Road, for a wedding-themed photo shoot.
The Berkshire Eagle has their time lapse camera set up and ready to go at Hancock Shaker Village to record the changing of the leaves. Every week we'll record and share foliage progress, and at the end of the season we'll share the whole thing.
Gunman kills 19 children, 2 adults in Texas school rampage |
For new Somalia government, al-Shabab a threat to authority |
Global stock markets higher after Wall St sinks |
Live updates | Russia says Mariupol port is working again |
D. R. Bahlman: Roger Angell’s work brings baseball home |
Ross Douthat: Long COVID is dangerous. The fear of it still shouldn’t rule your life. |
Our Opinion: To maintain forward progress on East-West rail, Beacon Hill must get in gear |
Letter: Massachusetts must be realistic in its climate efforts |
Letter: Thanks to these volunteers, many Pittsfield area kids are playing outside with new toys |
Letter: In memory of Jim Hoellerich |
Things to do this week in Berkshire County
A tribute to those we have lost, December 2021 - February 2022.
Prepare for the long-term with The Berkshire Eagle’s annual guide to financial readiness and life planning.
A tribute to those we have lost, September - November 2021
The best of the best of Berkshire County, chosen by Berkshire Eagle readers.
1Berkshire presents the official guide to the 65th Annual Fall Foliage Parade.
