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Coalition Forum Addresses Physician Recruiting DifficultiesBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
11:49PM / Friday, May 10, 2013 | |
 North Adams Regional Hospital President Timothy Jones discusses physician shortages at the coalition's monthly forum on Friday morning. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — This month's Northern Berkshire Community Coalition meeting focused on the ongoing issue of physician shortages. Bonnie Clark, manager of physicians and community relations at Northern Berkshire Healthcare, opened the meeting on Friday morning noting that over the past 10 years it's become increasingly difficult to attract doctors to the area. Eileen Michaels, president of Harris Brand Recruiting in Schenectady, N.Y., told the roughly 65 in attendance at First Baptist Church that the shortage occurred 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Pupils Participate in Bike to School DayBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
04:00PM / Friday, May 10, 2013 | |
 Clarksburg Elementary School pupils rode their bicycles to school on Friday morning for Bike to School Day. For more photos, click here to see the slideshow. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Clarksburg Elementary School held its first Bike to School Day on Friday morning after about a year and a half of coordination. "Last year, I brought it up, but it was almost at the end of the year," said Brian Boudreau, one of the three eighth-graders who spearheaded the event. Boudreau, Evan Canales and Brenden Piaggi then set their sights on this year, turning the concept into a presentation first for teachers, then the School Committee — to which Boudreau is a student 2 Comments
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Superior Court Briefs: May 8.Staff Reports,
12:33PM / Friday, May 10, 2013 | |
 Cases heard before Judge C. Jeffrey Kinder on Wednesday, May 8. James Mullen, 22, of Pittsfield had not guilty pleas entered on his behalf on five counts of larceny over $250 from a person 60-year-old or older, three counts of forgery, three counts of uttering and single counts of breaking and entering, larceny from a person over age 65, attempt to commit a crime, to wit: larceny over $250, receiving stolen property over $250, misleading a police officer, furnishing a false name to a police officer and common and notorious thief. He was ordered to be held at the Berkshire County House of Correction on $25,000 cash or $250,000 surety bail. The incidents allegedly occurred in 0 Comments
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Three Educators Honored At MCLA Award CeremonyBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
03:28AM / Friday, May 10, 2013 | |
 State Rep. William 'Smitty' Pignatelli presents an award to Barbara Minkler at the third annual Berkshire County Educator Recognition Award ceremony. For more photos, see the slideshow. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is making sure teachers are recognized for their efforts with the annual Berkshire County Educator Recognition Award. President Mary Grant recalled the first award ceremony when Cynthia Roper-Patenaude was honored during her opening remarks. "On the very first year we did this, it was so moving because the teacher who won the award that year got up... And she had the whole room rapt when she said very emotionally from the heart, 0 Comments
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The Independent Investor: Online Education Is Not a PanaceaBy Bill Schmick,
08:36PM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 Over the last decade, online enrollment in college classes has exploded. Many hope that it will ultimately help reduce the burgeoning future costs of a college education. The evidence, thus far, indicates that we have a long way to go.
At the outset, readers should understand that there are two initiatives that have yet to converge in online education. There are MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) offered for free by several universities and colleges, although in some cases the educational institution will issue a certificate or letter of completion (for a price).
These MOOC courses enroll hundreds of thousands of students in 150 or more countries worldwide. The courses are usually
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Williamstown Historical Tour Features Seven Residences| 04:30PM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 The 1898 Southworth School is on the list for this year's tour of historical homes in Williamstown. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A tour of buildings in the town's residential core will be offered on Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. The rain date is May 18.
The biennial event is sponsored by the Williamstown Historical Museum. This year's tour focuses on Southworth Street and Moorland Street. Proceeds of the tour will benefit the museum. Tickets cost $25 and will be available from a kiosk at the Southworth School building, at the Williams residence at the southeastern corner of Southworth and Main streets, at the Williamstown Historical Museum, and from David Larabee, who
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Coalition Delivers Spring Neighborlies at Award CeremonyBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
04:19PM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 Mayor Richard Alcombright speaks to a crowded Congregation Beth Israel during the Spring Neighborlies award ceremony on Wednesday evening. For more photos, click here to view the slideshow. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Northern Berkshire Community Coalition director Al Bashevkin told a packed Congregation Beth Israel that when big disasters happen, people try to help, whether by visiting the lands and lending a hand or donating money. But on Wednesday, he wanted to recognize something different — being a good neighbor. "It's about building community," Bashevkin said at the coalition's Spring Neighborlies award night. "And it's about responding to the little 2 Comments
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BAMCon Anime Convention Returns to Crowne Plaza| 03:06PM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Anime and Manga Club, a local group devoted to Japanese comic books and animation, is back with another comic festival.
Comic book, gaming and animation fans will converge on downtown Pittsfield for 2nd annual Berkshire Anime and Manga Convention. The gathering, better known as BAMCon, will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Friday, May 10, through Sunda, May 12. The spotlight guest will be Bella Hudson, a voice actress who has performed roles in notable anime series Pokemon and One Piece. Returning is Japanese anime rock band The Asterplace. Find the full schedule and more information here. "Last year was a great kick-off," said Jon
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TOG Manufacturing Moving To Adams To ExpandBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
02:19PM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 The Renfrew Center in the Adams Corporate Park will be the new home of TOG Manufacturing. Town meeting will take up a tax incentive toward the company's relocation and investment. ADAMS, Mass. — A local manufacturing company is looking to move to Adams so it can triple in size. TOG Manufacturing Co. Inc., located in the Hardman Industrial Park in North Adams, is expected to move south to the Renfrew Center in the Adams Corporate Park. The company has outgrown its current space but has no opportunity to expand there so officials are looking to the mostly vacant 79,000 square foot building at 43 Printworks Drive. The company employs 45 full-time residents in 14 Comments
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Bay State Summer Games Registration Now Open | 02:13PM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 WOBURN, Mass. — The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation announced that registration for the 2013 Bay State Summer Games is now open. The annual Olympic-style amateur sports festival features 26 sports for athletes of all ages and abilities. The Bay State Games involves participants from over 300 communities in Massachusetts and over 7,000 participants annually. The games are now in its 32nd year. Bay State Games offers the opportunity for athletes to showcase their talents whether they are beginners or future Olympians. The 2013 Bay State Summer Games is scheduled for Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 21, with regional qualifiers and tryouts held through the month of 0 Comments
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