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Harrington Sinks Late Game-Winner in Giorgi League| 11:15AM / Monday, July 03, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Ricky Harrington hit a game-winning jump shot with five seconds left on Sunday to give Northern Berkshire Sports Academy a 50-49 win over Central Radio in the B Division of the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League at the Armory. Harrington finished with 16 points and five rebounds for NBSA, which got a game-high 19 poitns and seven boards from Brian Dowling. Central Radio's Seth Shepard tied for game-high honors with 19 points. Dave Willington scored nine points and pulled down 16 rebounds. In Sunday's other game, Jorge Bond scored 28 points to lead Pizza House/Drury High School to a 75-64 win over the Saboteurs. Myles Beauchamp 0 Comments
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Can you build an estate plan like a house?Submitted by Edward Jones,
08:45AM / Monday, July 03, 2023 | |
 If you've ever been involved in building a house — or even if you've just heard about it — you know that there's a well-defined process to be followed. But here's something to think about: Some of the same steps connected to constructing a home are the same as those needed to build an estate plan. What are those steps? Here are some to consider: Get the right "builder." Unless you're an experienced do-it-yourselfer, you'll probably have to hire someone to build a house for you. Of course, you'll make your wishes known about what you want your house to look like, but you'll be relying on the builder's expertise. And the same 0 Comments
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SteepleCats Drop Double-Header at Danbury| 10:46PM / Saturday, July 01, 2023 | |
DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Westerners held off a late North Adams rally for a Game 1 win and went on to a double-header sweep in the New Engand Collegiate Baseball League on Saturday. In the opener, North Adams scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning, but the Westerners were able to close the door for a 9-7 win. Kyle Hannon and Hudson Polk each homered for the SteepleCats in the loss. In Game 2, North Adams scored three times in the top of the third to take the lead. But the Westerners tied the game in the bottom of the frame and pulled ahead in the fourth to take a 4-3 win. Jake Reinisch homered for North Adams, which got two innings of 0 Comments
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Rose Homers as North Adams Wins Fourth Straight| 10:03PM / Friday, June 30, 2023 | |
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. -- Cedric Rose homered and drove in a pair of runs Friday as the North Adams SteepleCats beat the Upper Valley Nighthawks in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The Taconic High School graduate raised his batting average to .273 in three games this season for the SteepleCats as North Adams won its fourth straight game. Samuel Tackett went 2-for-4 with a home run and six RBIs, and Tremayne Cobb Jr. went 3-for-4 in a 14-hit attack. Nathaniel Chudy struck out nine and allowed one run in five innings to earn the win on the mound. North Adams (5-12) goes to Danbury, Conn., for a double-header on Saturday. 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Artswalk, Live Music and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:56PM / Friday, June 30, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires on this weekend including an artwalk, a festival, live music and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Editor's Pick First Fridays Artswalk Downtown Pittsfield Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday Artwalk returns this weekend. This year it is expanding with new programming including an Art Market on Dunham Mall, live music in Persip Park, and live art demonstrations. The event features a dozen art shows and exhibits on view at venues around downtown Pittsfield. Most of the art is on display throughout July. During the event, 0 Comments
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Junior Rangers Program at Mount Greylock| 12:37PM / Friday, June 30, 2023 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Mount Greylock State Reservation announced the Junior Ranger program for children ages 8-12. The program is free and is held at Mount Greylock State Reservation, Pittsfield State Forest, Clarksburg State Park, Natural Bridge State Park, Savoy Mountain State Forest, and Mohawk Trail State Forest, on specific Thursdays in July and August from 10:00am to noon. Space is limited to fifteen participants. All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Work toward earning a Junior Ranger Patch and Certificate by attending programs and completing the activities in the Junior Ranger Activity Guide. Each week,
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North County Reacts With Excitement, Cautious Optimism to Hospital NewsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:16PM / Thursday, June 29, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There was one group that refused to give up on the North Adams Regional Hospital for years. The North County Cares Coalition, made up of residents and former employees at the hospital, advocated at first weekly and, as time went on, every anniversary since 2014 to keep the idea of the hospital alive. Even when no one seemed to be listening. And promises by state officials seemed to go nowhere. News on Thursday that the hospital may reopen — albeit with far fewer beds — has them excited, but taking a "cautious optimist approach," said member Elizabeth Manns. "The North County Cares Coalition 0 Comments
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BHS Makes Plans to Reopen North Adams Regional HospitalBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
11:01AM / Thursday, June 29, 2023 | |
A section of Second North was closed off and the patient rooms mothballed when Berkshire Health Systems took over in 2014. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Turns out North Adams Regional Hospital has been on life support the last nine years. The hospital closed in 2014 but Berkshire Health Systems is hoping to resuscitate the dormant medical center and reopen up to 25 inpatient beds. And return the name of "North Adams Regional Hospital." Darlene Rodowicz, BHS president and CEO, said Wednesday that the health system has been working with Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh and Gov. Maura Healy's office on what is 0 Comments
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Museum Set to Open in Lee, Seeks VolunteersCommunity submission,
06:37AM / Thursday, June 29, 2023 | |
 LEE, Mass. -- The Baseball in the Berkshires Museum will open its summer 2023 exhibit at the Lee Premium Outlets on Thursday, July 6. Visitors will have a chance to learn about stories rooted in baseball diamonds and corn fields from Sheffield to North Adams. "With summers short and winters long, we find that the history of Berkshire County baseball is not only rich with numerous major and minor league players but also many recreational players," museum director Larry Moore said. "These athletes’ dreams are fulfilled on the numerous local diamonds. Additionally, there are many famous players with connections to the Berkshires. Griffey, Maddox, Ruth, 0 Comments
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PhoneBros, Team DB Earn Giorgi League Wins| 11:19PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Dave Wellington scored 31 points Wednesday to lead PhoneBros to a 95-90 win over Cold Hearts in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League A Division. Julius Woods scored 30 and grabbed 14 rebounds, and Mike Taylor had a double-double with 17 poitns and 13 boards. Sean Harrigan led Cold Hearts with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Shaq Ardrey and Tank Roberson added 23 and 17 points, respectively. And Lavante Wiggins scored 12 points and collected 10 rebounds in the loss. Team DB won Wednesday's nightcap, beating Battle of the Future, 82-67. Tay Sandifer led the way in the win with 21 points. Lay Brown and Deonte Sandifer scored 16 0 Comments
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Hannon Homer Highlights SteepleCats' Comeback| 10:59PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
 VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. -- Kyle Hannon hit a three-run home run in the top of the eighth to give the SteepleCats an 8-6 lead, and North Adams went on to a 12-8 win over the Martha's Vineyard Sharks in New England Collegiate Baseball League on Wednesday night. Hannon went 3-for-5 in the SteepleCats' third straight win. Tremayne Cobb also went 3-for-5 with a home run and a double. Samuel Tackett and D.M. Jefferson each doubled, and Taconic High graduate Cedric Rose went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBIs. Five different North Adams pitchers combined on the win on the mound. Jagger Jefferis was credited with the win after striking out the side in one 0 Comments
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Man Jumped Into North Adams Flood Control Chute| 08:34PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A man jumped into the flood control chute on Wednesday afternoon in an effort to avoid police and later found his way out while numerous police officers, firefighters and Department of Public Works crews looked for him. Lt. Anthony Beverly said a patrol officer stopped a vehicle on Holden Street near Corner Market at about 1:26 p.m. and that after the vehicle stopped, a man jumped out and fled on foot. The officer saw the man jump over the fence and into the concrete flood control system, a 15- to 18-foot drop. The officer was able to positively identify him and confirmed that he had three active arrest warrants. Information was 0 Comments
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