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New Dance Studio for All Ages Opens in Pittsfield

Nineteen-year-old Addison Lee is following her dream by opening KOVA Elite Dance Company, with classes starting about two weeks ago.

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Nine Injured in Washington Mountain Road Crash, Prompting Mass-Casualty Response

Local public safety personnel responded to a mass-casualty incident Sunday on Washington Mountain Road based on the number of patients although the injuries were reported to be "minor."

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Veteran Spotlight: Coast Guard Capt. Thurman 'Tom' Maine

If I were to describe the best attributes of this week's veteran, they would be an infectious personality, role model, leader, wonderful family man and a person that leads by example in the very best way.

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Governor Declares September College Fire Saftey Month

September is the Leading Month for Fires in Student Housing

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Additional Chapter 70 Funds Restore Positions in Pittsfield Schools

The monies were accepted in August, and the committee could appropriate at its discretion. Officials have reported that State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier pushed for the extra per-pupil aid to restore some positions after another tight budget year.

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Drivers: Be Aware of School Bus Safety Rules

Drivers must stop when red lights are flashing and remain at least 100 feet behind school buses

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Andrea James Runs 'Grassroots' Gubernatorial Campaign

Independent gubernatorial candidate Andrea James said voters need to rise up and challenge the status quo to create meaningful progress for the working class rather than corporate capitalists.

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Great Barrington Unveils 9/11 Memorial Featuring World Trade Center Steel

A piece of history will now stand in front of the Great Barrington Fire Department, serving as a lasting reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and heroism of those who rushed in, stepped forward, and answered the call on Sept. 11, 2001.

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MassDOT Announces Safe Streets Video Contest

Massachusetts high school students invited to create videos promoting safe e-bike, e-scooter and other electric micromobility use.

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Discrimination Against Muslim Americans Persists 25 Years After 9/11

Dozens of Muslim Americans were among people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Untold numbers of Muslim Americans have suffered countless acts of discrimination in their aftermath.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Own Your Very Own Castle

Are you looking for a "castle" to call your home? Then this might be the place for you.

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Berkshires Remember First Responders, Military Personnel Lost at 9/11 and Aftermath

The county's two cities held memorials on Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

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Clarksburg Custodian Gets Royal Retirement Sendoff

Custodian Michael Peters happily went through the "car wash" on his last day at Clarksburg School on Thursday.

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Triplex Cinema Hosts A Staged Reading of 'His Girl Friday'

The fundraising event stars Michelle Gomez and Jack Davenport at Barrington Hall. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, 6 pm

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Adams Eyes New Funding, Reuse Plan for Deteriorating Curtis Fine Paper Mill

Adams Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo recently announced that the town missed out on a $4 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields and Land Revitalization grant.

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Williamstown Board of Health Hears about Bed Bugs at Highland Woods

The Highland Woods manager reported that the complex is dealing with a "low-grade" infestation of bed bugs.

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State, Local Leaders Celebrate Funding Boost For Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Extension

BRPC was awarded an additional $64,700 that will allow them to gather information about transportation needs in northern Berkshire County.

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Former Miss Hall's Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault Charges

Matthew Johnson, 70 years old, of Norfolk, Conn, will be arraigned for three criminal charges related to his time working as a teacher at Miss Hall's School in the 1990's.

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Berkshire County to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks

There will be several memorials marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 occurring in Berkshire County.

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Weekend Outlook: Jazz in the Berkshires

Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including jazz, bands, and more.

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North Adams Church Hosts Electronic Recycling, Paper Shredding Event

The drop-off will take place at the Steeple City Plaza Lot located at 59 Summer St.

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Lenox Man Arraigned and Held on Child Pornography Related Charges

Keith Harrison, of Lenox, will be arraigned on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Central Berkshire District Court.

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BCC Players, WAM to Stage 'The World of Louisa May'

Free forum, auditions, performances announced

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Pittsfield Pickleball Tourney to Benefit Berkshire Bounty

The round-robin tournament will take place rain or shine on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Bousquet Sport Club in Pittsfield.

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9/11 Now Part of Broader Conversation in Classrooms

When talking about teaching the greatest American tragedy of the 21st century in today's classrooms, teachers draw a parallel to how they were taught about one of the defining moments of the 21st century.

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North Adams Council OKs New Sustainability Committee

The City Council on Tuesday night moved the establishment of a Sustainability & Tree Commission to a second reading and publication.

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Pittsfield Council Rejects Federal Police Drone Grant

The City Council on Tuesday rejected a $31,000 police drone grant after a larger conversation about surveillance and responsible data storage.

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Companion Corner: Lucy at Second Chance Animal Shelter

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.

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Driver Airlifted Following Crash Near Pittsfield-Lanesborough Line

The accident remains under investigation by the Pittsfield Police Traffic Unit.

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Cheshire Swears-In New Police Chief Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright, formerly a sergeant in the Adams Police Department, officially took his post on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and said he is excited to hit the ground running.

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