Northern Berkshire Adult Education Announces Summer Course Offerings

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Northern Berkshire Adult Education announced its lineup of summer courses, all running July 20 – August 27, 2026. 
 
This summer's offerings provide both in-person and remote options. Courses include:
 
  • Financial Literacy — Taught by Dylan Newell, this course covers budgeting, saving, investing, and credit, aligning with adult education math standards to help prepare students for the HiSET. In person Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the North Adams Armory.
  • Creative Writing — Led by Julia McKenzie, students will explore poetry, short fiction, and memoir while building reading and writing skills aligned with HiSET preparation standards. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3–5 p.m., at the North AdamsArmory.
  • Remote Beginning English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) — Instructed by Leah Franke. Open to new and continuing students. Remote learning Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–noon.
  • Remote Intermediate ESOL — Instructed by Leah Franke. Open to new and continuing students. Remote learning Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6–8:30 p.m.
 
All courses are designed to support learners in reaching their educational and personal goals. Interested students are encouraged to enroll before classes begin on July 20.
 
For more information or to register, contact Erikka Adams at eadams@napsk12.org or 413-412-1118.
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NAFD/NAPD Advances to Finals of Women's Softball League

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Anna Dix Thursday went 3-for-4 with a double and a pair of runs batted in to lead North Adams Fire Department/North Adams Police Department to a 14-9 win over Alternative Living Centers and a berth in the North Adams Women’s Softball League Championship Game.
 
Abby Lear was 3-for-5 with a double for the first responders, who survived the losers bracket in the double-elimination tournament and will face Belle Ame Lashes on Monday at 6 p.m. at DiSanti Field in the first game of the title round.
 
A win for NAFD/NAPD on Monday will force a winner-take-all game; Lashes is just one win from the championship.
 
On Thursday, NAFD/NAPD jumped on top early with an eight-run top of the first and never looked back.
 
Kalley Vanuni singled up the middle, and Lear doubled to left to bring home the game’s first run.
 
Heather Morris and Carrie Brassard each singled to keep the rally going, and Dix and Kenzie Dobbert delivered two-out hits before each scored on an outfield error to make it 8-0.
 
ALC managed just one run against Dobbert in the circle through the first three innings.
 
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