 | North Adams First Responders Hold Sept. 11 Remembrance
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical service personnel attended a small gathering Monday morning at the fire station to remember the events of Sept. 11 and those lost in the terror attacks.
After a minute of silence, Fire Department Chaplain David Anderson led a group prayer. |
 | Savoy Woman Honors Lives Lost on 9/11 With Memorial Stair Climb
Felicia Belisle says she hoped others at the gym would ask about what she was doing. 'I want to make sure these people are never forgotten,' she said.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Felicia Belisle, 27 of Savoy, climbed 220 flights on a stair machine in full firefighting gear, paying tribute to firefighters lost |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Air National Guard Maj. David Mendoza
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. — David Mendoza served his country in the Air National Guard from 1985 to 2014, retiring as a major.
He grew up in Hampden and graduated from what was then North Adams State College. His dad had four years active service during the Vietnam War era.
Mendoza did his basic, Air Force training |
 | Clarksburg Residents Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident
NEW LEBANON, N.Y. — Two Clarksburg, Mass., residents were struck and killed while crossing US Highway 20 on Saturday night.
The victims were identified Sunday morning as Gary J. Sheldon, age 74, and Patricia Peck Platt, age 77, both of Clarksburg.
A press release from New York State Police say the |
| MCLA Volleyball Downs Norwich
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Anais Badio had 12 kills Saturday to lead the MCLA volleyball team to a three-set win over Norwich.
Shannon O’Brien passed out 20 assists in a 25-12, 25-15, 26-24 win that leveled the Trailblazers’ record at 2-2 this fall.
MCLA goes to Castleton State on Wednesday.
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| Lever, MFN Launches 2023 Berkshire Sustainability Challenge
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Lever and the Massachusetts Founders Network (MFN) are seeking clean energy startups to apply for the 2023 Berkshire Sustainability Challenge, supported by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC).
The winning company will be awarded a $40,000 innovation grant. All participants will be |
 | James Kalmuk Joins Dartmouth Cancer Center
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Dr. James Kalmuk, medical oncologist, has joined the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC).
Kalmuk holds a masters in interdisciplinary science from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and attended medical school at SUNY Update Medical University in Syracuse, NY. He then completed |
 | Weekend Outlook: 'Little Amal,' Polish Picnic and More
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including the arrival of "Little Amal," a Polish picnic, a comedy night, and more.
*Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com.
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 | Educators, Lawmakers Celebrate Launch of MCLA Nursing Program
Congressman Richie Neal obtained a $620,000 earmark for the nursing program, through Congressionally Direct Spending from the Department of Education.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts new bachelor of nursing program was given an official launch on Thursday afternoon with a crowd of |
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