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Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy| 12:37PM / Sunday, January 28, 2024 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy recently graduated Class S35 consisting of 27 firefighters representing 16 fire departments including North Adams and Pittsfield. State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said the graduates completed the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. "Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today's graduates are needed now more than ever," said Davine. "The hundreds of hours of foundational training they've received will provide them with the physical, mental, and technical skills to perform their jobs effectively and 0 Comments
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MCLA Women's Basketball Falls at Fitchburg State| 08:25PM / Saturday, January 27, 2024 | |
FITCHBURG, Mass. -- The Fitchburg State women's basketball team Saturday shot 35 percent from behind the 3-point line en route to a 62-39 win over MCLA. Zaylee Ramos and Hailey Peabody each had a double-double for the Trailblazers, accounting for 74 percent of the team's points between them. Ramos finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Peabody had 14 points and 10 boards. MCLA (4-16, 1-6 MASCAC) hosts Westfield State on Wednesday. Women's Hockey NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Caeli Reed scored in overtime to give Rivier a 1-0 win over MCLA at the Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink. Juliette Barney stopped 49 shots in goal for the 0 Comments
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Community Hero of the Month: Lynn DeSantyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:33PM / Saturday, January 27, 2024 | |
Pediatrics nurse Lynn DeSanty prepares a vaccine shot. She's retiring this year after a 42-year career in nursing. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Northern Berkshire Pediatrics nurse Lynn DeSanty has been selected for the January Community Hero of the Month. The Community Hero of the Month series runs for the next 10 months in partnership with Haddad Auto. Nominated community members and organizations have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on their community. DeSanty has been a nurse for 42 years and during her tenure has built a strong connection with her patients, their parents, and her co-workers. During an emotional interview, DeSanty 0 Comments
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City Woman Wins Hometown Holidays Gift Basket |
Jonathan Secor had some help in pulling the winning ticket.
Congrats to Janet O'Neill of North Adams who won the big Hometown Holidays gift basket on Thursday. O'Neill won some $1,300 worth of gift certificates and merchandise.
The drawing could be entered by spending $50 downtown during the Thursday night Hometown Holiday events. Jonathan Secor of MCLA Gallery 51 said 62 people had entered the contest (including the editor of iBerkshires &mdash amazing how much cat toys cost nowadays).
Secor contacted O'Neill who was excited and surprised at winning. "No, I'm not kidding," Secor assured her
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