North Adams Pride Returns to Downtown on June 12

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— North Adams Pride announced its return to downtown North Adams on Friday, June 12, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, for an evening of celebration, community, and Pride.

This year's event will feature live entertainment, local vendors, food, and activities designed to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for attendees of all ages.

Attendees can look forward to:

  • Downtown businesses and eateries open throughout the evening

  • A diverse lineup of local vendors

  • Food from area favorites

  • A family-friendly Drag Story Hour

  • Author talks and book give-aways

  • Live Drag Performances 

  • A live DJ dance party in the streets

  • After-parties at participating venues

The event will be hosted by North Adams' very own Drag Legends Vuronika Baked and Jackie Legs. BFG will be playing the music for the dance party. 

"Bringing Pride back downtown is about visibility, celebration, and supporting our local businesses," said North Adams Pride organizers Keifer Gammell and Suzy Helme. "We're excited to gather together in a space that reflects the heart of our community."

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SteepleCats Rally Late for Road Win

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WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. -- Owen Arias hit a two-out, two run single in the top of the seventh to erase a 5-4 deficit and send the North Adams SteepleCats on to a 6-5 win over Upper Valley in New England Collegiate Baseball League action on Friday.
 
Alex Barrist and Evan Meier singled to start the winning rally. And Sebastian Rhoades hit a sacrifice fly to center before Nelphie Lopez worked a walk to load the bases with two out.
 
Richie Kerstetter earned the win on the mound with six strikeouts in four innings of shutout relief of starter Kellen Moore.
 
Barrist led North Adams' offense, going 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles. Meier was 3-for-4 at the plate, and Nicholas LoBello doubled and scored a run.
 
The SteepleCats (4-12), winners of three straight games, are in Lynn on Saturday afternoon to play the North Shore Navigators.
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