Companion Corner: Freya, Fudge & Charlotte

If looking for the perfect feline pet, why not triple the fun? There's a threesome at Berkshire Humane Society waiting for a family to call their own.

North Adams' Original Urban Beach Returns

Williamstown Police Looking into Damage at Post Office

Police are looking into property damage at the U.S. Post Office on Spring Street.

Air Quality Alert Issued for Berkshire County

The state's on an air quality alert through midnight Thursday because of the smoke from wildfires in Canada.

Roving Archivist to Assess North Adams' Vital Documents

The strategic assessment conducted by Thomas Doyle represents a significant step toward preserving and protecting the city's historical municipal records, some of which date back more than two centuries, according to City Clerk Tina Marie Leonesio.

Cardinals' Affiliate Releases Koperniak

The St. Louis Cardinals' AAA affiliate in Memphis, Tenn., Monday released Hoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak, according to Koperniak's minor league baseball profile page.

Dalton Becomes Purple Heart Community

The Select Board signed a proclamation declaring the town a Purple Heart Community, making it one of many communities across the Commonwealth to adopt this as a way to honor their local Purple Heart recipients.

Dream Green Eyes Expansion in Adams

The town will consider whether to approve a special tax assessment agreement for Dream Green Recycling at a special town meeting anticipated for the fall.

Pittsfield Audit Committee Sees 2 'Advantageous' Proposals

The city received two strong proposals for an independent audit and will evaluate their cost as the last determining factor.

Williamstown Board Signs Off on Utility Infrastructure, Conservation Restriction

The Select Board on Monday approved one request from Berkshire Gas to install equipment in the town's right-of-way and put off another request pending more information from the utility.

Local Bowlers Compete in Junior Gold Championships

Four girls and eight boys from five different area high school varsity teams participated in the event, which draws thousands of bowlers competing in divisions ranging from 12-and-under to 18-and-under.

Upper Valley Downs SteepleCats

Trey Sejnoha allowed no runs and struck out four in five innings on the mound Monday to lead the Upper Valley Nighthawks to a 9-3 win over the SteepleCats at Joe Wolfe Field in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.

Arlene Vachereau Marks 60th Anniversary at Donovan O'Connor & Dodig

It was the year that Arlene Vachereau, clad in a skirt suit and white gloves, had an interview with attorney Walter J. Donovan. She was immediately hired.

North Adams Considers Cap on Corporate Short-Term Rentals

The General Government Committee last week reviewed the amendments to the zoning ordinance that would also set out inspection regulations and deadlines for long-term rentals, and set fines that would be directed to the new Affordable Housing Trust.

Lee: 3 Miles of Route 20 Being Repaved Next Year

Beginning next year, the state will repave three miles of Route 20 and reinforce two bridges, one over the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Pittsfield Council Preview: Firework Funds and Morningside Public Safety Request

The City Council on Tuesday will accept donations used to fund a belated Fourth of July fireworks display and see a councilor's request to consider reusing Morningside Community School as a police station.

Musician Brings Music of Terezin Concentration Camp to Tanglewood

Ludwig, who at the time was a tenured violist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, decided to explore the history of music written (and performed) during the Holocaust.

Northern Berkshire United Way: 1980s Sees Double the Growth, Double the Need

The "Massachusetts Miracle" ushered in a boomtime — despite gloomy local indicators like the relocation of Sprague Electric, loss of Adams Print Works in a massive blaze, and Photech's bankruptcy.

Cheshire Considers Making Flaherty One-Way; Police Chief Update

Town officials are considering making Flaherty Road a one way following requests from street residents.

SteepleCats Shut Out in Vermont

Rex Hauser went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs Sunday to lead the Vermont Mountaineers to a 10-0 win over the SteepleCats in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.

Combined No-HItter Lifts Pittsfield Babe Ruth Team to Regional Tourney

Kevin Smith struck out 11 in six innings before Cooper Reed delivered a scoreless seventh as the pair combined on a no-hitter and Pittsfield claimed a berth in next weekend’s New England Regional Championship in Stamford, Conn.

Berkshire Force 16U Softball Team Falls in Hudson Valley Tourney

Host Saugerties jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the second inning and went on to an 8-4 win over the Berkshire Force 16U travel softball team on Sunday at the USSSA College Exposure tournament.

Big Weekend for Greylock Thunder Softball Program

Genevieve Lagess ended the weekend with a power surge, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple, a double and four runs batted in in Greylock's fifth win.

Northern Berkshire 12U Cal Ripken Team Falls in State Semis

The Ashburnham/West 12U All-Stars Sunday pounded out four home runs in handing Northern Berkshire an 11-1 loss in the semi-finals of the State Tournament.

Williamstown Con Comm Recommends Conservation Restriction

The Conservation Commission on Thursday endorsed a proposed conservation restriction on a 7-acre lot on Luce Road.