 Local High School Athletes Compete at Bay State GamesThe busiest weekend of the six-week Bay State Games summer sports festival is this weekend with a couple of Berkshire County high school student-athletes in the mix.  Weekend Outlook: Summer FunCheck out the events happening in Berkshire County this week including shows, free days, and more summer fun.  What To Do Immediately After a Car Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide for DriversNo one plans to be involved in a car accident, but knowing what to do in the moments afterward can help protect your safety, your passengers, and your vehicle.  Area Golfers Compete at Mass AmateurWahconah Regional High School graduate Tim Kaley was the low scorer among Berkshire County golfers competing at this week's 118th Massachusetts Amateur Championship at Winchester Country Club.  Pittsfield High Cross Country Team Opens Series of Summer RacesGarrett Ramsey and MaryRose Williams were the winners Wednesday in the first of an eight-week summer series of races hosted by the Pittsfield High School cross country team at Pittsfield State Forest. Mount Greylock Fourth Quarter Honor RollThe total school enrollment is 535, of which 350 have made the Honor Roll for the 4th quarter. Neal: Housing Act Offers Opportunities for HomebuyersThe critical need for affordable housing has been widely recognized nationally and a recent bipartisan housing package aims to help address that.  Access Stairs Planned at Pontoosuc LakeThe city is planning to enhance access to Pontoosuc Lake's south shoreline with a staircase from the boardwalk and a couple of stair sets to the water.  Fast Start Lifts Great Barrington Little LeaguersSatchel Fisher and Harlan Kohler hit a two-run double and a two-run home run in back-to-back at-bats to highlight a four-run first inning for the Great Barrington Little League 12U All-Stars, who went on to a 7-5 win over Dalton-Hinsdale in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament. Westfield 13U Babe Ruth Team Holds off Pittsfield for WinThe Westfield Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars survived a furious comeback by Pittsfield to earn an 8-7 win in Game 2 of the Western Massachusetts Championship Series on Wednesday night. SteepleCats Fall in Extra Innings at North ShoreHudson Ellis hit an infield single in the bottom of the eighth to break a 3-3 tie and send the North Shore Navigators to a 4-3 win over the SteepleCats in the first half of a double-header in the New England Collegiate Baseball League on Wednesday.  Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16s Open Tourney with Run-Rule WinPittsfield collected five extra-base hits, highlighted by Cooper Reed’s two-run home run in the middle of a six-run second inning as it opened the three-team tournament with a win. North Adams Looks to Regulate AI Use in Public SystemsThe City Council is considering ways to control the use of so-called artificial intelligence for public services.  Companion Corner: Mimi and Herman at Second ChanceThere is a sweet bonded pair of felines looking for a new home together. Ninja Playground in Lee Begins Construction, Seeking SponsorsThere will be a grand opening of the playground that will take place on Saturday Aug. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. and will feature celebrity ninjas, remarks from local, state, and nonprofit officials, vendors, and a chance to play on the obstacle course with guided instruction. Koperniak Clutch for AAA MemphisMatt Koperniak was key to a pair of extra inning wins in the last few days for St. Louis AAA affiliate Memphis.  The Classical Beat: Tanglewood Taconic Music, Sevenars = Music HEavenTanglewood enters its second week, and the highlights are noteworthy.  Nature Conservancy Opens Dedicated Trail in Mount Plantain PreserveThe Nature Conservancy has celebrated the opening of a new nature trail and the removal of the Becker Pond Dam.  Clarksburg Awards Bid for Middle Road WorkRifenburg Construction Inc. of Troy, N.Y., had the winning bid of $1,142,420. Police Suspect No Foul Play on DOA at Wahconah ParkThe Pittsfield Police Department suspects no foul play in the death of an individual found on Wahconah Park's property on Monday. Hoosac Valley High School Fourth Quarter Honor RollHoosac Valley High School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll. Adams Fire District Looks at Expenses, Mulls ExpansionThe Fire Department is seeking grant funding for full-time firefighters and pondering how to repair or replace a fire engine.  Pittsfield Releases School Start/End Times for FallThe Pittsfield Public Schools have released start and end times for the 2026-2027 academic year with the middle school restructuring in place.  Colella's Double Lifts SteepleCats in EighthThe North Adams Steeplecats were locked in a tense battle with the Vermont Mountaineers, but when the game reached its biggest stage, Matthew Colella rose to the moment.  Lawson Dominant as Adams-Cheshire Little League Goes to 3-0Adams-Cheshire's Lador Lawson struck out 16 and walked none in a six-inning no-hitter. |
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