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Battalion Falls at Home, Needs Miracle to Finish Fourth| 09:31AM / Saturday, February 28, 2015 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Watertown's Cody Dion scored midway through the third period to break a 3-3 tie and send the Wolves to a 4-3 victory over the Berkshire Battalion on Friday night in Federal Hockey League action at Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink. Tom Tracy had a goal and an assist, and Robert Morton and Vladyslav Gavrik each scored a goal for the Battalion. Jeffrey Sanders set up two goals for the home team. Stephen Messina made 28 saves in the loss. Berkshire completes the home-and-home weekend Saturday night at Watertown. With three games left in the regular season, Berkshire is six points behind Danbury for the fourth and final playoff 0 Comments
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@The Market: Full Steam AheadBy Bill Schmick,
03:53AM / Saturday, February 28, 2015 | |
 The major averages made all-time highs again this week, except the Nasdaq. It is just a matter of time before that tech-heavy index joins the party. But what happens after that?
The short answer is that we go higher, maybe not right away, but soon. January, you may recall, was a down month, which was similar to last year. This month saw a recovery followed by higher highs just like last year. If the trend versus last year continues, we should see further gains in March, possibly fueled by more demand from overseas investors.
Given that the United States is the only game in town for bond buyers, if off-shore investors want yield and safety, we should expect to see a continuation of demand
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Commission on Status of Women, Groups, Share Concerns With LawmakersBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
02:00AM / Saturday, February 28, 2015 | |
 State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier addresses the large crowd of mostly women at Friday's legislative breakfast. LENOX, Mass. — Food assistance for young mothers can help a lot. But it won't buy diapers. And the cost of those very necessary items have become a burden on low-income mothers. Marcy Gaul helps provide them through the newly formed Berkshire County Diaper Project, which collects donations and redistributes them. "Our diapers disappear in days," Gaul told the Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women and state legislators Friday morning. The commission is a volunteer group of local women designated as special state 0 Comments
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McCann Senior Praised For Her AchievementsBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
07:12PM / Friday, February 27, 2015 | |
 Superintendent James Brosnan presents McCann senior Laura Netti with the Superintendent's Award for 2015. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – McCann Technical School senior Laura Netti has received the Superintendent's Award. Superintendent James Brosnan presented Netti with the award Thursday night during a ceremony in front of her family and the McCann School Committee. The Massachusetts Association of Superintendents allows for superintendents to present the award to only one student a year. "This is easily the most exciting part of my life is making the presentation that I am about to give," Brosnan said. "This is a distinct honor ... I think every single day when Laura
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'Still Alice': A Sadness to RememberBy Michael S. Goldberger, iBerkshires Film Critic
04:31PM / Friday, February 27, 2015 | |
 Popcorn Column
by Michael S. Goldberger
Sony Pictures Classics Julianne Moore loses herself in an Oscar-winning portrayal of a woman facing Alzheimer's disease. Exiting from a screening of "Still Alice," the heart-wrenching tale of a renowned linguistics professor's valiant struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a fellow viewer bemoaning the fragility of life adamantly apprised her pal, "which is exactly why I'm going to Costa Rica!" I analogously thought "Ferrari" ... as if some consolation prize could possibly assuage any fears of the life-stealing horrors just witnessed. . Oh,
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The Independent Investor: New Fiduciary Rule Would Benefit All of UsBy Bill Schmick,
03:48PM / Friday, February 27, 2015 | |
 The Department of Labor is trying again. This week, a proposed new rule, backed by the president, would force all financial advisers to adopt a "fiduciary responsibility" toward their clients when overseeing retirement plans. If passed, it could substantially reduce the fees and expenses we pay for that advice.
So exactly what is this fiduciary responsibility that President Obama is championing? The rule would require all advisers to put their client's interests above all other considerations when making investment recommendations on accounts covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. That means the bulk of middle class savings represented by all types of
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Berkshire Reps Rise In Legislative RanksBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
03:08PM / Friday, February 27, 2015 | |
 The speaker of the house assigned committees on Thursday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire's House of Representatives delegation is moving up in rank. On Thursday, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo assigned committees, which placed local officials in leadership roles. "I believe the Berkshires fared extremely well with this reorganization of the house," the dean of the delegation, state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli, said Friday morning. Pignatelli was promoted to vice chairman of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development (on which he's served for some time), Rep. Paul Mark to vice chairman of both 1 Comment
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Superior Court Briefs: Feb. 23 - Feb. 26Staff Reports,
02:04PM / Friday, February 27, 2015 | |
 Cases heard before Judge John Agostini on Monday, February 23. Tyree McKinnon, 35, of North Adams had not guilty pleas entered on his behalf on single counts of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute - his second offense - conspiracy to violate drug laws and using a motor vehicle without authority. He was released on personal recognizance. The charges stem from a motor vehicle stop in North Adams on November 13, 2014. Anthony Shepard, 25, of Pittsfield pleaded guilty to single counts of illegal ownership of a firearm, possession of heroin with intent to distribute, and possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card. He was ordered to 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Nomination Papers Available Monday| 01:19PM / Friday, February 27, 2015 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Nomination papers for the town election to be held on Tuesday, May 26, will be available beginning Monday, March 2.
The last day to obtain papers is Friday, April 3; last day to submit papers is Tuesday, April 7.
Papers may be picked up in the town clerk's office on Wednesdays between noon and 3 p.m. or by contacting the town clerk at 413-663-8255 or ClarksburgTclerk@gmail.com. When leaving a message, indicate the position you are interested in and when you are available to pick up your papers.
The following seats and terms up for election and their current holders are: Tree warden, one year, Ernest Dix Moderator, one year, Bryan Tanner Board of 0 Comments
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Berkshire Battalion Hosting 'Hometown Heroes'| 12:29PM / Friday, February 27, 2015 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Battalion hockey team is presenting a Hometown Heroes Night on Friday, Feb. 27.
The event starts at 7:35 p.m. at Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink with the Battalion taking on the Watertown Wolves.
To show its appreciaton of community efforts, the Battalion will honor veterans and current members of our military, law enforcement, fire department and emergency medical technicians. All of our "Hometown Heroes" will receive free admission to the game.
The night will feature an honor guard and special seating for Hometown Heroes to thank them for all that they do. 0 Comments
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