 | Ways to Cool Off this Summer
It's going to be hot this week, and if you'd like to beat that summer heat, here are some places to enjoy. Make sure to get outside during the tail end of summer and enjoy some of the water the Berkshires has to offer.
Clapp Park
Pittsfield
Clapp Park is a great area for little ones and even adults to cool off. The splash |
 | Berkshires Creating with Crochet Coral Reef Project
Williams College professor Amy Holzapfel shows a student at the event how to crochet.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than a dozen people of all ages were crocheting colorful versions of coral out of yarn on Friday at the Berkshire Art Center's Gallery Shop on North Street.
Their creations will become part of the |
 | NBT Bank Welcomes New North Adams Branch Manager
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — NBT Bank announced that it has named Al Bedini, Jr. branch manager of the bank's office located at 331 State Road.
"Al brings with him exceptional management experience," said Amanda Goewey, NBT's Massachusetts retail market manager. "I look forward to the positive impact his |
 | Bushika No-Hitter Helps Force Defend 10U County Title
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – McKinley Bushika struck out 12 Thursday to lead the Berkshire Force 10-and-under travel softball team to a 12-0 win over Northern Berkshire in the championship game of the Berkshire County summer league.
Bushika went the distance in the circle for the Force, which ended the game in the bottom of the |
| Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Performances and More
Take a look at some of the events happening this weekend in the Berkshires including live performances and celebrations.
Editor's Picks
The Mount Community Day
2 Plunkett St, Lenox
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a day of music and art with the family. There will be performances, baby goats, face painting, and more. You |
 | Pittsfield Soap Box Derby Returns Saturday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Westside Legends will host its fourth annual Westside Sweet G Super Soap Box Derby on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. with a rain date of Aug. 10.
Check-in for racers starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Robbins Avenue.
The event features a day of activities for |
 | North Adams Mayoral Hopeful Pledges Transparency, Progress
Scott Berglund, center, speaks with residents at his campaign office on Eagle Street.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Scott Berglund says he'll be more transparent about the city's business and more aggressive in tracking down extra revenue if elected mayor.
The challenger for the corner |
| North Adams Historical Commission Seeks to Preserve Records
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Historical Commission is hoping to be more active in the preservation of materials important to the city's history.
Former city clerks Maryanne Abuisi and Marilyn Gomeau were invited to Monday's meeting to provide some background on what had been done in the past to maintain records in |
| Pittsfield Police Arrest Erratic Route 8 Driver
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A North Adams man who led police on a high-speed chase Monday was taken into custody after trying to flee on foot.
A "be on the lookout" had been issued Monday afternoon for a 2018 blue Subaru Legacy that had been driving erratically and reportedly caused an accident on Route 8 near |
| Outer Space Theme for 69th Annual Fall Foliage Parade
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — 1Berkshire and the Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade announced that the theme of the upcoming Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade is "To Northern Berkshire and Beyond."
This year's theme is outer space. According to a press release:
Calling all beings |
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