Lenox High School Student Awarded ConvenientMD Scholorship

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — ConvenientMD has announced the recipients of its 2026 Student Scholarship Program. 
 
This year, ConvenientMD awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 11 graduating high school seniors across Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts who plan to pursue higher education in healthcare-related fields.
 
In Berkshire County, Lenox Memorial High School student Brooklynn Lamke was awarded $2,500.
 
The annual scholarship program reflects ConvenientMD's commitment to strengthening the future of healthcare throughout New England by investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. This year's program received more than 500 applications, which were reviewed by a committee of ConvenientMD team members. Six students received $2,500 scholarships, while five students received $1,000 scholarships.
 
"The dedication and compassion demonstrated by this year's applicants give us great confidence in the future of healthcare across New England. We are proud to support these students as they take the next step in their educational journeys," said Ray Wahl, chief executive officer of ConvenientMD.
 
Since launching the scholarship program in 2022, ConvenientMD, which operates 51 urgent care clinics across New Hampshire, Maine and Mass., and five primary care clinics in New Hampshire and Maine, with a sixth opening in Maine later this year, has awarded more than $76,000 to students pursuing careers in healthcare. 
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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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