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Berkshire, Barrington Stage Companies Look Forward to Summer ReturnBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:04AM / Monday, March 29, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The past year of pandemic was a markedly difficult year for the arts, but local theaters are looking forward to COVID-19-friendly programming in the new year. "It's been a year of trying to understand what a government's role is in taking care of us, not only in terms of our health but in terms of society, justice, and for all of these things to be happening at once," Berkshire Theatre Group's Artistic Director Kate Maguire said. "The only thing I know is that when we do start leaving our houses, we're going to be faced with different realities, and I think we should all be trying to create something really better for the 0 Comments
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Medical Matters Weekly: Telemedicine and Space-Based Lasers| 03:11PM / Sunday, March 28, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Health Care's "Medical Matters Weekly with Dr. Trey Dobson," a weekly interactive, multiplatform medical-themed talk show,s features Dr. Kevin Curtis. Curtis the medical director of Connected Care and the Center for Telehealth at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health and an associate professor of emergency medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He discussed telemedicine before, during, and after the pandemic and the future of medicine as a guest on the March 24 show. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television and airs live at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Viewers can see "Medical Matters
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Vists BCC Vaccination SiteBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:43PM / Saturday, March 27, 2021 | |
The chart shows the number of inoculations to date through Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative nearing 20,000. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State and local officials welcomed U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, to the Berkshire Community College vaccination site on Saturday for a tour of the clinic that has received many positive reviews. "We need to get as many people vaccinated as possible, not only to prevent them from getting sick right now but also to get people immunized before the variants," Warren said. "This is the best possible use of public money, it's effective, and it's worth it." Mayor Linda Tyer, North Adams Mayor Thomas Bernard, state Sen. 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Cross Currents Confuse InvestorsBy Bill Schmick,
12:42PM / Saturday, March 27, 2021 | |
 You would think that with a $1.9 trillion spending package, an increasing rate of coronavirus vaccinations, and a potential $3 trillion infrastructure package waiting in the wings, the market would be at record highs. That it is not should tell you something about the indecision plaguing investors. When good news fails to impress, it usually means stocks (or at least some stocks) are headed lower. That should come as little surprise to readers. I advised investors to raise cash last month in preparation for what I see as a buying opportunity this month. The challenge — when do you put that cash back to work? No one can call a bottom in stocks, so last week, I did advise 0 Comments
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MCLA Launches New Student Support Services| 03:49PM / Friday, March 26, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts will launch TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS) that aims to empower first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities to explore and engage with their educational, professional, and personal goals. SSS offers comprehensive academic and personal support designed to assist with retention, academic success, and persistence to graduate. Student Support Services (RISE) is a federally-funded TRIO program that provides opportunities for academic development, assists scholars in meeting college requirements, and serves to motivate scholars towards the successful completion of their post-secondary 0 Comments
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Firefighters Respond to Smoke Alarm at BMC North By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
03:27PM / Friday, March 26, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the Berkshire Health North campus triggered by burnt food Friday morning. "This is an easy one," new Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre said. The call came in around 10:45. According to the scanner, there were reports of smoke blowing out of the upper levels of the Clark House. Lefebvre said some burnt food simply triggered the alarm near the kitchen area on the third floor. "The little kitchen ... is right next to their network room which is under Halo protection," he said. "They burnt some food, and it set off the Halo detection." Two fire engines 0 Comments
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Neal Touts County's $41M Portion of American Rescue PlanBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:36PM / Friday, March 26, 2021 | |
Congressman Neal speaks about the American Rescue Plan during Friday's press conference. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal stood in Council Chambers on Friday morning to tout the American Rescue Plan that will allocate $34 million to the city of Pittsfield and $41 million to Berkshire County. Neal was joined by Mayor Linda Tyer, state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, and state Sen. Adam Hinds. "Boy, it is so refreshing to have the federal government on our side, I must say that for the entire year of 2020 It felt like communities were on their own in this fight against COVID-19," Tyer said as she opened the press 4 Comments
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SVMC Welcomes New Gastroenterologist| 01:19PM / Friday, March 26, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) welcomes gastroenterologist, David L. Furman, to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group. Furman is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and specializes in comprehensive treatment of the digestive system, with a particular focus on neuro-gastroenterology and chronic conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux and chronic abdominal pain syndromes. A native New Englander, Furman received his medical degree from Boston University school of medicine. He then served for 11 years as an officer and physician in the United States Navy. He 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Cannabis Catalysts Coming SoonBy Bill Schmick,
12:39PM / Friday, March 26, 2021 | |
 Last week, a bipartisan slate of U.S. Senate co-sponsors introduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (the SAFE Act) that would allow the cannabis industry to tap the federal banking system. If passed, this could be a game changer for marijuana companies. The SAFE Act has already been passed by the House back in September 2019 but was never brought up for a hearing, much less a vote in the Senate. The bill's author, Congressman Ed Perlmutter, a Colorado Democrat, has introduced several versions of this bill many times over the last eight years. During that time, the legalization of marijuana has moved from a pie-in-the-sky hope of a few legislators to something 0 Comments
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Police Investigating Suspicious Death in AdamsStaff Reports ,
12:22PM / Friday, March 26, 2021 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a suspicious death in the town of Adams. The State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, Adams Police, North Adams Police, the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office have been on scene at 1 East Hoosac Street investigating a "suspicious death." According to a statement released by the District Attorney's office Friday afternoon, the early evidence suggests that the death appears to be an isolated incident. Friday afternoon, the Adams Police Department made a post on social media notifying residents of the investigation. "Please 0 Comments
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SVHC Cancer Center Receives American College of Surgeon's Accreditation| 08:45AM / Friday, March 26, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted 3-year accreditation to the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center (SVRCC), part of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) and Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC). "This voluntary program is an important national benchmark for us to validate that our patients are receiving the very best care possible," said Charlene Ives, a medical oncologist and medical director for the Center. "Our goal is to provide the care and support needed by our patients and their families as they navigate their cancer diagnosis." To 0 Comments
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March 26, 2021 Medical Matters Weekly: Telemedicine and Space-Based 
