Millie Foundation Scholarships Open

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LEE, Mass. — The Millie Foundation Scholarships application period is open for 2026, with a deadline of May 20. 
 
The Millie Foundation awards annual scholarships to students or graduates of Lee Middle & High School who are pursuing careers in a design field, such as architecture, interior design, graphic design, landscape architecture, construction, construction management, structural engineering, or historic preservation. 
 
The foundation was inspired by the four Scannell sisters - Kathleen, Helen, Mary & Mildred (Millie) - who were strong supporters of women's education. Millie died in 2020, and her granddaughter Kerry Bartini established the non-profit in 2022. Bartini is an architect and partner of the local firm Berkshire Design. 
 
The first scholarships were granted to 2023 graduates of Lee High School. Applications are open now with a deadline of May 20th. The simple online application requires a photo, a work sample, and some writing. Applicants are encouraged to apply in a timely manner, even though the application form is relatively simple. 
 
Bartini stated: "We want to make it easy and fun and not to put too much pressure on the students. The design fields are exciting opportunities, and we want to inspire students to explore careers in these fields." 
 
The application is available on the Millie Foundation website. The deadline for the 2026 Spring awards is May 20. The link to donate is also available on the website, and all donations are welcome. 
 
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Baseball in the Berkshires Museum in Residence in Lee

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LEE, Mass. – Berkshire County’s newest Museum is now open.
 
Baseball in the Berkshires Museum is free and open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Lee Premium Outlets.
 
The Museum is located in Suite B 55, between Lindt Chocolate and Johnston & Murphy. Its present exhibit is titled - "The Fascinating Story of Baseball in the Berkshires.”
 
This multi-media exhibit features stories that tell about the rich history of baseball in the Berkshires. Artifacts related to important dates, landmarks, events, teams or persons are displayed throughout the exhibit.
 
Visitors will find interesting stories about many of our local “heroes” as well as some about baseball legends and their connection to the Berkshires.
 
Visitors of all ages are drawn into this exhibit not only by the subject matter but its interest to people of all walks of life. Our young visitors are attracted to the interactive children's display where they are able to touch, feel, compare and try-on the artifacts. Reading stations for our younger generation or our young at heart are created to share a story, baseball memory or a picture book.
 
This exhibit ensures that memories will be made here and remembered for years to come.
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