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What's your investment risk tolerance?Submitted by Edward Jones,
12:22PM / Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | |
 Risk is a normal part of investing. If you didn't take on any risk, you wouldn't have the potential to achieve higher returns. But how much risk should you accept? You don't want to incur unnecessary risk. So, you'll need to assess the amount of risk you're comfortable taking and then determine if this risk level supports your ability to achieve your long-term goals. Here are some of the key factors in determining your own capacity for investment risk: Personality – We all have different personalities. And your individual personality can certainly affect your comfort level with risk. If you enjoy taking chances or pushing yourself outside 0 Comments
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Fire Officials Urge Residents to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals| 08:03AM / Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | |
 STOW, Mass. — Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and State Police Colonel Christopher S. Mason are reminding residents to leave fireworks to the professionals this summer. Massachusetts fire departments reported more than 900 fires related to illegal fireworks between 2012 and 2021, officials said. In addition to the 43 fire service injuries and $2.1 million in damages attributed to these fires, Massachusetts medical facilities reported 31 severe burn injuries extending to 5 percent or more of the victims' bodies that were caused by illegal fireworks. "People are injured and property is lost to illegal fireworks every single year in 0 Comments
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North Adams Superintendent Agrees to Three-Year ContractBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:19PM / Monday, June 13, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Superintendent Barbara Malkas intends to stay with the North Adams Public Schools through 2025. The School Committee last week approved a three-year contract with Malkas that would pay her $147,637 in the year beginning July 1, $149,852 in year two and $152,100 in year three. Years two and three are subject to negotiation and the superintendent's annual evaluation; the first year is about $2,200, or 1.5 percent, higher than this year. "I just want to say I'm very happy that we're locking you in for another three years and thank you for all you've done for our district in general," said committee member Tara 0 Comments
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SteepleCats Searching for First Win| 09:03AM / Monday, June 13, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Jett Lovett hit a two-run double in the top of the seventh to help Danbury to a 3-2, come-from-behind win over North Adams en route to a double-header sweep on Sunday. After taking the opener by a run, the Westerners took control of the nightcap with a six-run fifth inning to take a 6-2 lead, eventually winning 8-3. North Adams (0-7) hosts North Shore on Tuesday. 0 Comments
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BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline| 08:04AM / Monday, June 13, 2022 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2022-2023 school year. The next enrollment deadline for the 2022-2023 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. To apply is to click here or visit https://www.bartcharter.org/apps/form/Enrollment-Form. Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot, for Fall 2022 is to apply before the July 28 deadline. More information on the school's enrollment and lottery process can be found at www.bartcharter.org. Interested 0 Comments
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MCLA Arts and Culture Welcomes Sherwin Rio as Summer Artist Lab Resident | 12:15PM / Sunday, June 12, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA Arts and Culture (MAC) will welcome interdisciplinary artist and researcher Sherwin Rio to campus this summer via MCLA’s Artist Lab Residency program. Rio will join the MCLA community for the summer, creating a body of work that will culminate in a residency at MCLA’s Gallery 51 on Main Street in North Adams. According to a press release, sherwin Rio (Brooklyn/San Francisco) is an interdisciplinary artist and researcher making site-specific and research-based metaphors addressing colonization, historical public amnesia, and intergenerational storytelling through a Filipinx-American lens in the fields of sculpture, 0 Comments
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BAAMS To Open Music Academy in Heritage State Park | 08:08AM / Sunday, June 12, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies, Inc. (BAAMS) announced that it will open its doors at Building 6 in the Western Gateway Heritage State Park. BAAMS' Founder and Executive Director Richard Boulger, a North Adams native, said knowing the impact music can have on young peoples' lives, he is excited to share his knowledge with Berkshire County music students, in person. "This is the reason I came back home to the Berkshires after many years touring the world and living in New York City teaching thousands of children in some of its most underserved communities," Boulger said. "I have seen firsthand how music 17 Comments
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SteepleCats Slip to 0-4iBerkshires.com Sports,
10:02AM / Saturday, June 11, 2022 | |
 SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- Ocean State used an error, two walks and a balk to rally for a walkoff, 9-8, win over the North Adams SteepleCats on Friday night. North Adams took an 8-6 lead with a three-run rally in the top of the eighth, but the Waves came back to tie it in the bottom of the frame. Taconic graduate Cedric Rose went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs to lead the SteepleCats offensively. Four North Adams pitchers combined to allow 10 hits and eight earned runs. North Adams (0-4) hosts Martha's Vineyard on Saturday evening. 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire United Way Salutes Three for 'Spirit of Caring'By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:53AM / Saturday, June 11, 2022 | |
Stacy Parsons was this year's Spirit of the Future recipient. She was presented the award by last year's winner, David Moresi. See more photos here. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday celebrated three individuals for their service to the region with fourth annual Spirits of Caring Awards. Alex Daugherty, Amy Giroux and Stacy Parsons were recognized for their efforts in making the community better; Adams Community Bank received the Campaign of the Year Award. More than 100 attended the event held in Norad Mill's sunlit 3 West Events and catered by Grazie. Interim Executive Director Duffy Judge noted 0 Comments
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Holyoke Earns Extra-Inning Win over SteepleCats| 10:28PM / Thursday, June 09, 2022 | |
 HOLYOKE, Mass. -- The Valley Blue Sox rallied to erase a four-run deficit and earn a 5-4, walkoff win in the bottom of the 11th against the North Adams SteepleCats on Thursday. Hunter Pasqualini went 2-for-5 in a five-hit attack for North Adams. The SteepleCats (0-3) travel to play Ocean State on Friday. 0 Comments
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North Adams' Thomas Earns Three Wins at Special Olympics| 08:39PM / Thursday, June 09, 2022 | |
 ORLANDO, Fla. — North Adams' Jenna Thomas made it three golds in three events at this week's Special Olympics USA Games. Thomas finished her competition on Thursday by helping Team Massachusetts earn a team gold at the Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center. That added to the individual gold Thomas picked up on Tuesday and the doubles gold she earned on Wednesday. Thomas, who has been competing in Special Olympics for 20 years, said competing on the national stage was a unique opportunity. "Going to the USA games is an honor to represent Massachusetts and meet a lot of new people," Thomas said in remarks reported by Special 0 Comments
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