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MCLA's MOSAIC Presents 'Dizzy Spellz' | 08:48AM / Sunday, September 22, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced "Dizzy Spellz," a captivating performance blending jazz, tap, and hip-hop, presented by MOSAIC, MCLA's public program dedicated to open arts and intersectional culture. Featuring the celebrated trumpeter Sean Jones and the dynamic tap dancer Brinae Ali, "Dizzy Spellz" will take place at the MCLA's Venable Theatre on Sept. 27 and 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. According to a press release: "Dizzy Spellz" explores the themes of Afro-Futurism, a genre that envisions a future through the prism of Black culture and identity, while paying homage to 0 Comments
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Lenox Grad Leads MCLA Men in League Opener| 06:22PM / Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lenox Memorial graduate Mateo Phillips had a goal and an assist Friday to lead the MCLA men's soccer team to a 5-1 win over Framingham State in the Trailblazers' MASCAC opener. Hoosac Valley alumnus Jacob Richardson scored a goal, and Monument Mountain's Avery Manzolini had two assists for MCLA. Ryan Taylor made five stops for the Trailblazers (4-3, 1-0), who go to Vermont's Lyndon State on Tuesday. 0 Comments
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Teacher of the Month: Mark BrownBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:51PM / Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
Drury High math teacher Mark Brown is the September Teacher of the Month. He graduated from Westfield State University and has been teaching for three years. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School math teacher Mark Brown has been selected as the September Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next eight months and will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. To Brown, math is everywhere, and he wants to provide his students with the foundational tools to understand it in ways that will open doors to them in 0 Comments
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PopCares Chix Dinner Fundraiser Returns| 01:33PM / Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The popular PopCares chicken dinner will be held in person this year for the first time since 2019. Tickets are now on sale for the dinner scheduled Saturday, Oct. 5, at GreylockWorks. The annual dinner and auction is a major fundraiser for the nonprofit, which supports local people affected by cancer. Since its inception in 2012, PopCares has distributed more than $1,000,000 to cancer patients and caregivers in Northern Berkshire County and Southern Vermont towns. "This annual event is not only an important fundraising event for our organization, but it is an important time to gather as a community and celebrate those amongst us who are 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire United Way Sets $475K Campaign GoalBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
07:20AM / Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
Board President Kelly McCarthy calls for a vote for the next year's slate of officers. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The head of Northern Berkshire United Way said her experiences are a testament to its good work in the region. "Northern Berkshire United Way unites people, resources and member agencies to improve lives and build a stronger community," said Executive Director Patti Messina at the nonprofit's campaign kickoff on Wednesday. "Being a part of Northern Berkshire United Way for the past seven years is personal for me. "I've said it before, but it bears repeating." Her brother receives services from Berkshire 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Word War II Casualty Returns Home After 82 YearsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
06:36PM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
The procession with a Marine escort arrives at Town Hall. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Erwin Shaftsbury King was about six years older than James Pierce when he joined the Marines. Pierce, now 92, grew up near the King family on West Road, where he still lives. He remembered King as just one of the kids. "We were all neighborhood kids. We all played together," he said. "He was one of the kids, we always had a good time together, because those days you had to make your own fun. You didn't have television." King had left Drury High in North Adams just six weeks after Pearl Harbor to enlist in the Marines and never returned home 0 Comments
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Clarksburg World War II Casualty Returns Home for Burial| 03:25PM / Thursday, September 19, 2024 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Marine Pvt. First Class Erwin S. King returns home on Friday, more than eight decades after he marched to war. King, who grew up on West Road, was killed in action during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. He remains had been buried temporarily with nine of his comrades on the island. There were several unsuccessful attempt to recover the bodies and it was not until 2018 that King's gravesite was uncovered. His family was notified in May that his remains had finally been identified. The 18-year-old had enlisted only six weeks after Pearl Harbor and never returned home. On Friday, his body will be escorted by veterans 0 Comments
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Letter: Vote No on Greylock School ProjectLetter to the Editor,
02:05PM / Thursday, September 19, 2024 | |
 To the Editor:
It's crazy to me that people in the community think that a new school alone will enhance our students' education. What about the teachers, the way the curriculum is written, or the students' drive to learn? How does a set of new walls and updated amenities, perhaps some additional, innovative services guarantee that our students will benefit directly from this project? Other than the fact that they may enjoy attending a new school, how does that school enhance students' willingness to learn, or teachers' teaching capabilities? As a former program manager of a local teen center I can tell you first hand that there is a growing number of high school
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Letter: The Children of North Adams Deserve New GreylockLetter to the Editor,
02:00PM / Thursday, September 19, 2024 | |
 To the Editor:
The City of North Adams has an incredible opportunity on Oct. 8. As a community, we not only have the chance to say "yes" to being the recipient of the largest grant in the City's history, at over $42 million. We not only have the chance to move forward with building a state-of-the-art energy efficient building that is projected to save the city $100K-plus per year in expenses. We not only have the chance to avoid dumping tens of millions of dollars into Band-Aids on our existing deficient building (Brayton) with systems at the end of their serviceable life, and we not only have the chance to invest in a project that could drive over $100 million in local
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Clarksburg Sets Townwide Tag Sale| 01:25PM / Thursday, September 19, 2024 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Clarksburg Historical Commission is sponsoring the second annual Townwide Tag Sale to be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 to 2 at Town Hall, 111 River Road. Clarksburg residents can bring table(s) for $10 per table space to set up behind Town Hall. The cost is also $10 to list a personal tag sale on a map that will be handed out to customers. Maps will be handed out at Town Hall the day of the event. To reserve space or to list your tag sale, contact Jeanne at 413-663-3630. Deadline to be listed on the map is Thursday, Sept. 26. Raffles will be held of an oil painting by the late Cheshire artist Len Stomski, an afghan 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Fresh Grass, Autumn Equinox, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:47PM / Thursday, September 19, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including festivals, autumn equinox celebrations, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Editor's Pick Freshgrass Festival 2024 Mass MoCA, North Adams Time: Friday-Sunday The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will be hosting its annual Fresh Grass Festival this Friday through Sunday. Thousands are expected to be in the city during the three-day event. There will be live music throughout the grounds and at Joe's Field, including performances by Molly Tuttle And Golden Highway, Shakey Graves, The Devil Makes Three, and many more. There will also be 0 Comments
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Lenox's Hall Steps into Goal for College Squad| 08:50AM / Thursday, September 19, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lenox Memorial alum Ella Hall Wednesday made her collegiate soccer debut in goal for Vermont State Castleton in a 4-1 win over MCLA on Shewcraft Field. Hall made four saves and gave up a goal in playing the second half of the victory. Castleton got two goals from Maggie McKearin in improving to 4-2 on the season. Kylie DeMaio scored a goal, and Mallory Amirian stopped 12 shots for the Trailblazers (0-5). Hall, a 2024 Lenox alum, stopped more than 600 shots and was a two-time all-State selection for the Millionaires. She and the Spartans are home on Saturday against Rhode Island College. MCLA opens MASCAC play on Saturday at 0 Comments
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