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CHP Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioners| 10:12AM / Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs (CHP) has expanded its primary care team in Great Barrington and North Adams with the addition of two family nurse practitioners. Dawn Kohanski, FNP, completed her family nurse practitioner master's degree at the State University of New York (SUNY) Institute of Technology, and she also holds a master of science in nursing and health care administration from the University of Phoenix. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from SUNY Institute of Technology. Most recently, she was a hospitalist nurse practitioner at Berkshire Medical Center, where she coordinated adult acute care in the hospital setting. She 0 Comments
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What to know about sustainable investingSubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:24AM / Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | |
 You may have heard about "sustainable investing." But if you're not familiar with it, you may have some questions: What does it involve? Is it right for me? Can I follow a sustainable investing strategy and still get the portfolio performance I need to reach my goals? Sustainable investing can be defined in different ways, with different terminologies. However, one way to look at a sustainable approach is by thinking of it as investing in a socially conscious way which may involve two broad categories: environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing and values-based investing. As its name suggests, ESG investing incorporates a broad range of 0 Comments
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Baseball in the Berkshires, Infield Present Meet the Pros Day on Sunday| 09:40PM / Monday, November 14, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Baseball in the Berkshires museum and The Infield will present a "Meet the Pros" event with six Berkshire County residents who have played in major and minor league professional baseball on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Infield at 10 Lyman St. Meet and greet former professional baseball players, get autographs and take photos. The lineup includes: John Raifstanger of Great Barrington, an infielder and outfielder in the Red Sox organization from 1994-98. Rafel Luberes of Pittsfield, a pitcher in the Brewers organization from 2004-11. Ryan Cameron of Williamstown, a pitcher in the Rockies, Red Sox and Phillies 0 Comments
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Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Giving Back Guides | 04:17PM / Monday, November 14, 2022 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) is distributing 15,000 Giving Back guides in time for the holiday giving season. The Giving Back guide contains a directory of Berkshire nonprofits by category, and over 100 nonprofit profiles that detail ways people can help. 14,000 copies were delivered to Berkshire Eagle subscribers in October, while the remaining 1,500 copies are currently being placed in coffee shops, retail outlets, libraries, and other community gathering places. "We've been producing the Giving Back guide for seven years now," said Liana Toscanini, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires. 0 Comments
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Some Snow Predicted Midweek in the Berkshires | 12:00PM / Monday, November 14, 2022 | |
With cooler winter temperatures moving through the Berkshires this week, some snowfall is predicted Wednesday, Nov. 16. But today, Monday, Nov. 14, temperatures should stay in the low 40s with partly cloudy skies. Expect a cold night with a low of 17, according to Accuweather. Expect the same Tuesday, Nov. 15 with a high of 43 and a low of 26. Accuweather predicts that snowfall could begin overnight, and the Weather Channel predicts a wintery mix overnight. On Wednesday temperatures will likely stay just below 40. There is a high chance of snowfall reports Accuweather. Accuweather predicts that snow will continue to fall throughout 0 Comments
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McCann School Committee Gives Superintendent Positive EvaluationBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
05:06AM / Monday, November 14, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann School Committee gave Superintendent James Brosnan high marks in his bi-annual evaluation, commending him for his efforts for the district over the last two years. The committee's evaluation graded Brosnan's performance from the start of July 2020 to the end of June 2022. The grading considered two goals Brosnan set for himself, as well as four standards: instructional leadership, management and operations, family and community, and professional culture. In addition to the numerical evaluations, the committee members provided written comments with each section. "Noteworthy evidence and data demonstrates that
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North Adams Swears in Four New FirefightersStaff Reports,
05:02AM / Monday, November 14, 2022 | |
Morgan Goodell, a Clarksburg firefighter, is the first woman to join the North Adams department. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Fire Department last week welcomed its newest firefighters, including its first woman. Morgan Goodell, Michael Jordan, Mitchell Maselli and Ranen Rothman were sworn in at Tuesday's City Council meeting. They recently graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, all earning certifications in Firefighter 1 and 2. Mayor Jennifer Macksey asked that they would always have a concern for others and have the strength to bear whatever burdens placed upon 16 Comments
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DiGennaro Leads MCLA Women to Home WinMCLA Sports Information,
09:24PM / Sunday, November 13, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- MCLA senior Brooke DiGennaro erupted for 16 second quarter points on her way to a game high 23 to help MCLA defeat Maine Presque Isle 66-58 this afternoon at the Amsler Campus Center. The win marked the first home victory for the Trailblazers in nearly three years and moved MCLA to 2-1 on the season. The Owls (1-2) jumped out early in this one taking an 8-1 lead that forced an MCLA timeout just more than two minutes into the game. That lead extended to as many as nine and the visitors took a 21-13 lead into the second quarter. With 6:45 remaining in the half, and UMPI leading 23-15, Drury graduate DiGennaro and MCLA flipped the script in just two 0 Comments
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North Adams Runners, Walkers Remember SPC DeMarsicoBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:36PM / Sunday, November 13, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— Nearly 60 runners and walkers lined up on Eagle Street to participate in the returning Up Front for DeMar 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk Sunday. "We are so grateful that people came back out to remember Michael and make sure his name is never forgotten," event organizer Eileen Sullivan said to the runners and walkers gathered at the Veterans Memorial before the race. "Remember him, tell his story, remember the soldiers that are still out there, because there are so many." This annual event raises funds for the SPC Michael R DeMarsico II Scholarship Fund and honors DeMarsico who was killed in action on Aug. 16, 2012, while serving in 0 Comments
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Elms Fells MCLA Women| 07:00PM / Saturday, November 12, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The visiting Elms College women's basketball team outscored MCLA 9-2 over the final minute as the Blazers pulled away from the hosts for a hard fought 68-58 win in non conference action. With the win, Elms improves to 2-0 on the early season. MCLA evens its mark at 1-1. Elms (2-0) placed three players in double figures. Kayla Jackson was outstanding as she collected a team best 18 points and a game-high 16 boards. Rahmia Johnston matched her 18 points as she drilled four three pointers on the afternoon. Mikayler Patch added 14 points in the win. Zaylee Ramos scored a game high 20 points for MCLA (1-1). She added eight rebounds and three 0 Comments
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North Adams, Pittsfield Observes Veterans DayBy Tammy Daniels & Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:54PM / Friday, November 11, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Residents in North Adams and Pittsfield gathered at memorials under cloudy skies on Friday to commemorate Veterans Day. Originally established to mark the end of the "war to end all wars" on Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m., the day has come to symbolize the service of all the nation's veterans. There are about 19 million veterans, many of whom still serve as first-responders, teachers, and health-care workers, said Louis Brault, past commander of the state American Legion, Navy veteran, retired major of the Army National Guard and chairman of the American Legion Riders. "Veterans are a unique group represented by men and women 0 Comments
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