Learn How to Solve the Rubik's Cube at the Adams Free Library

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Free Library will offer an evening of guided lessons for how to solve the classic Rubik's Cube. 
 
The program is part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program – Level Up at Your Library. Space is limited; registration is required (413) 743-8345.
 
The program will be led by Ric Donati who is a local hobbyist with a passion for solving the Rubik's Cube. Donati competed at the Rubik's Cube World Championships, organized his own competitions, and has taught the solutions to 5th and 6th graders at Williamstown Elementary for their Adventures in Learning programs. Donati and his team will give a brief presentation on the cube, the world of competitions, and some fun facts, and then jump into teaching how to solve the cube using the "beginner method."
 
This special event is sponsored by the Adams Lions Club as part of their celebration of their 85th anniversary of receiving their charter. 
 
"The Rubik's Cube is a classic puzzle that has stumped so many players, including myself," said Emily Brannan, Children's Librarian. "I am excited to bring Donati's expertise and guided lessons to the Adams Community. I think this will be a fun and engaging program for all family members," said Brannan.
 
Families are invited to call (413)743-8345 and register for the  "Learn to Solve the Rubik's Cube" at the Adams Free Library on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6:00-7:0 p.m. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Library events are free and open to the public. Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library. 
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Voters Pick Newcomers in Adams, Cheshire Elections

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ADAMS, Mass. — Voters picked newcomers over veteran members in select board races in both Adams and Cheshire on Monday.
 
Kelly Rice decisively beat three-term incumbent Christine Hoyt in Adams and Scott McWhirt led a successful write-in vote against formr Cheshire board member Mark Biagini, winning 190-162.
 
Rice is a newcomer to the Board of Selectmen but not to Town Hall. She was treasurer for 12 years before retiring as of Monday, and as an administrative assistant in town departments for 14 years previously.  
 
'I'm excited. Can't wait. My first meeting will be Wednesday," she said after results were read at the Memorial Building.
 
When asked what she would like to see the board do, Rice said she wanted to get in first and see what happens. However, one thing she'd like to see is "reorganizing the board of how they pick chairman and vice chairman."
 
Hoyt was disappointed but sanguine about the results. 
 
"It's the will of the voters, so I do respect that, and I wish Kelly well," she said. "I still love this town, Pete and I have lived here for 20 years. It is the place we chose to call home, and I'm always going to be rooting for it, so hoping that it's in good hands with the Board of Selectmen."
 
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