| MCLA to Hold Annual Undergraduate Research Conference
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host its 23rd annual Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) on April 24. The conference is intended to acknowledge students' academic work.
This year's keynote speaker is MCLA alumnus Bentley S. Munsell '15, a registered nurse and nursing leader who |
 | Blue Vista Motor Lodge Brings Hospitality & View to Guests
Among the upgrades at the renovated lodge is a sauna to refresh after a day of skiing and hiking.
FLORIDA, Mass. — The Blue Vista Motor Lodge is still bringing hospitality to the town of Florida — even 100 years, many owners, names, and renovations later.
"When we were working on |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Army Maj. Bonita Oteri
BOSTON — Bonita Oteri served her country for 17 years in the Army, retiring with the rank of major.
In a military career that was built on the foundation of character, integrity, respect and humility, she served from 1979 to 1996. As a cadet at Northeastern University, her ROTC basic training was done at Fort Bragg, |
 | North County, Pittsfield Hold Egg Scrambles
Above, ready, set, go in Williamstown; below a mad scramble for eggs in Clarksburg. See more photos here.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — A number of egg scrambles were held in the Berkshires on Saturday ahead of Easter.
The light spring ran didn't stop hundreds of children from darting across |
 | Region 1 Science Fair Showcases Middle School Students' Projects
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Middle school students from around Region 1 displayed their science projects at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday.
More than 50 projects showcased a wide range of topics students were interested to test and learn from, including how energy drinks affect your heart rate, wind energy |
 | Stamford Library to Feature Presentation on Travels in China
STAMFORD, Vt. — The Stamford Community Library will host a presentation titled "Books, Buddhas, and Buns: Three Trips to China" on Thursday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m.
The one-hour program will be presented by Stamford resident Caroline Burch. The presentation will recount her three trips to China, where she visited |
| MassDOT Announces Road Work in West Stockbridge and North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced upcoming road work in West Stockbridge and North Adams. These projects may lead to traffic delays.
West Stockbridge - I-90 Work
MassDOT will conduct bridge painting operations on I-90 westbound at mile marker 1.3 in |
 | North Adams Police Chase Shooting Incident; Firefighters Tackle Blaze
Police Chief Mark Bailey, left, confers with detectives investigating a reported drive-by shooting near City Hall on Friday.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — As firefighters brought a structure fire on Pleasant Street under control, police were trying to pin down reports of a drive-by shooting near City |
| Weekend Outlook: Easter and Spring Celebrations
There are several events in the Berkshires this weekend to help you recharge from your week or celebrate Easter, Spring, and the Earth.
People can look forward to a Daffodil and Tulip festival, egg hunts, baby animals, clean-up initiatives, and more.
Multiple Days
Daffodil and Tulip |
 | Holiday Hours: Patriots Day
Monday, April 21, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day has been celebrated on the third Monday in April since 1969.
This year mark's the 250th anniversary of what many consider the start of the American Revolution with the "shot |
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