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InTouch Wellness Center's New Owners Keeping Atmosphere, Adding Services

Newlyweds Abigail and Dylan Hilchey took over the 23-year-old business after former owner Marc Freedman decided to sell.

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Pittsfield Police Make Arrest in Weekend Stabbing

Police have arrested a suspect in a stabbing that occurred near Pearl and Eagle streets over the weekend.

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Berkshire United Way Launches Annual Campaign, Pilots Childcare Options

On Thursday, board members, supporters, and beneficiaries gathered at the Country Club of Pittsfield to mark the nonprofit's yearly fundraising campaign.

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Lenox Hosts Annual Apple Squeeze Saturday

The 45th annual Apple Squeeze will transform downtown Lenox this month into a bustling autumn celebration featuring more than 100 regional artisans, food vendors, and community organizations.

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Local Veterans Weigh In on 'Hometown Heroes' Banners

Umlauf and fellow veteran Charles Roberts sat down at the Michael Kennedy American Legion Post 152 headquarters to talk about what the Hometown Heroes banner program means to them and how much they look forward to seeing the program come to the northwest corner of the commonwealth.

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No Injuries in North Adams Two-Car Accident

The northbound vehicle came to rest against a small tree, while the other vehicle spun onto Ashland Street.

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Pittsfield VSO Looking to Reunite Purple Heart Award to Family

Veterans Service Officer Mark Pompi is trying to reunite a World War II Purple Heart citation to the soldier's family.

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Pittsfield: Should Park Square Be an Historic District?

The committee drafting a proposed local historic district around Park Square wants to generate interest and participation in the process.

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Governor Expands Joint Active Shooter Response Training Statewide

More Than 1,000 First Responders Complete 35 Courses This Year

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Berkshire Fife and Drum Keeping Traditional Cadence Alive

Berkshire Drum and Fife was built on the region's loud heritage, and instructor Michael Eagle wants to keep that tradition thundering into the 21st century.

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Berkshire Place

For this month's Nonprofit Spotlight, iBerkshires sat down with Berkshire Place's Administrator Chanel Hayes, Administrative Services Director Julie Gavin, and Executive Director Edward Forfa to give us an insight into the organization.

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North Adams Airport Commission Hesitantly Backs Hangar Project Despite $115K Shortfall

The Airport Commission hesitantly continued its support for the T-Hangar project, which leaves the airport on the hook for $115,000.

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Rev Tor Band Celebrating 30 Years

Berkshire Theatre Group presents Rev Tor's 30th anniversary Jam on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at The Colonial Theatre.

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MassDOT Launch of 2026–2027 Safe Routes to School Funding Opportunities

Programs will support safety improvements along walking, biking and rolling routes near public schools

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Northern Berkshire United Way Kicks Off Annual Donation Campaign

Northern Berkshire United Way kicked off its 91st campaign drive this week, wrapping up a yearlong celebration of its nine decades supporting local services.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A North County Gem

Are you looking for an updated private home to spend your days in? Then this is the home for you.

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Parish of St. John Paul II Hosts Fall Fest & Bazaar

The Parish of St. John Paul II is hosting its annual Fall Fest & Bazaar on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 9 to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

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Stamford Library Garden Program

The library is at 986 Main Road, Stamford, VT. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome

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Overnight Bridge Painting on I?90 Eastbound and Westbound

Lane closures in place Sunday, September 20, through Thursday, September 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning

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Winter Garden Preparation Talk Set at Stamford Library

The Stamford Community Library will present a program on "Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter" on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m.

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North Adams Seeking Christmas Trees for the Holidays

The City of North Adams is currently seeking the donation of two large Christmas trees, ranging from 25 to 30 feet in height.

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Pittsfield Wants People to Know Where Free Public Wifi Is

The Parks Commission approved "Free Wifi" signage at The Common, Riverway Park, and Durant Park.

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Score! Pittsfield's 'Mini-Pitch' is Ready for Goals

Fueling excitement around the World Cup, U.S. Soccer worked with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer League to make these facilities available to 20 communities

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Wayne Soares Presents 'A Salute to the American Soldier' Benefit Performance in North Adams

The 40-minute, family-friendly musical production honors veterans by taking audiences through the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras.

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Companion Corner: Guinea Pigs at Berkshire Humane Society

The shelter has six guinea pigs that are about a month old. They are each named after a rock: Slate, Lava, Igneous, Pumice, Granite, Limestone.

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Dalton Board of Health Updates Food Permit Fee System

The board of health approved a new permitting system that shifts away from a flat fee to a categorized system that uses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's risk-based food establishment categories.

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Haddad Auto Group Sponsors Strong Little Souls Family Funday, Golf Benefit

The fourth annual Strong Little Souls Family Funday brought more than 30 families affected by pediatric cancer together this year for a day filled with laughter, connection and memories at the Cottage Farm of the Berkshires, owned by George and Sheri Haddad.

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