| MCLA's MOSAIC Presents 'Dizzy Spellz'
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced "Dizzy Spellz," a captivating performance blending jazz, tap, and hip-hop, presented by MOSAIC, MCLA's public program dedicated to open arts and intersectional culture.
Featuring the celebrated trumpeter Sean Jones and the |
| Lenox Grad Leads MCLA Men in League Opener
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lenox Memorial graduate Mateo Phillips had a goal and an assist Friday to lead the MCLA men's soccer team to a 5-1 win over Framingham State in the Trailblazers' MASCAC opener.
Hoosac Valley alumnus Jacob Richardson scored a goal, and Monument Mountain's Avery Manzolini had two assists for |
 | Teacher of the Month: Mark Brown
Drury High math teacher Mark Brown is the September Teacher of the Month. He graduated from Westfield State University and has been teaching for three years.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School math teacher Mark Brown has been selected as the September Teacher of the Month.
The Teacher of |
 | PopCares Chix Dinner Fundraiser Returns
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The popular PopCares chicken dinner will be held in person this year for the first time since 2019. Tickets are now on sale for the dinner scheduled Saturday, Oct. 5, at GreylockWorks.
The annual dinner and auction is a major fundraiser for the nonprofit, which supports local people affected by |
 | Northern Berkshire United Way Sets $475K Campaign Goal
Board President Kelly McCarthy calls for a vote for the next year's slate of officers.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The head of Northern Berkshire United Way said her experiences are a testament to its good work in the region.
"Northern Berkshire United Way unites people, resources and member |
 | Clarksburg Word War II Casualty Returns Home After 82 Years
The procession with a Marine escort arrives at Town Hall.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Erwin Shaftsbury King was about six years older than James Pierce when he joined the Marines.
Pierce, now 92, grew up near the King family on West Road, where he still lives. He remembered King as just one of the |
 | Clarksburg World War II Casualty Returns Home for Burial
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Marine Pvt. First Class Erwin S. King returns home on Friday, more than eight decades after he marched to war.
King, who grew up on West Road, was killed in action during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. He remains had been buried temporarily with nine of his comrades on the island. There were |
 | Letter: Vote No on Greylock School Project
To the Editor:
It's crazy to me that people in the community think that a new school alone will enhance our students' education. What about the teachers, the way the curriculum is written, or the students' drive to learn? How does a set of new walls and updated amenities, perhaps some additional, innovative services guarantee |
 | Letter: The Children of North Adams Deserve New Greylock
To the Editor:
The City of North Adams has an incredible opportunity on Oct. 8. As a community, we not only have the chance to say "yes" to being the recipient of the largest grant in the City's history, at over $42 million. We not only have the chance to move forward with building a state-of-the-art energy efficient building |
| Clarksburg Sets Townwide Tag Sale
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Clarksburg Historical Commission is sponsoring the second annual Townwide Tag Sale to be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 to 2 at Town Hall, 111 River Road.
Clarksburg residents can bring table(s) for $10 per table space to set up behind Town Hall. The cost is also $10 to list a personal tag sale |
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