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Berkshire Force 12Us Claim Tourney Title at HomeBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
05:44PM / Sunday, June 22, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – A tournament that featured a number of dramatic finishes saw all the drama taken out of the 12-and-under finale in the top of the first inning. The Berkshire Force scored six times in its first at-bat en route to a 14-0 win over the Greylock Thunder in the title game of the Battle of the Berkshires on Sunday afternoon. Kaylana Altman went 3-for-3 with a triple, a pair of doubles and two RBIs, and Olivia Archambault struck out seven in a complete-game, five-inning shutout in the circle to claim the 12U crown. In the tournament’s 14U division, the Dutchess Divas of New York’s Hudson Valley beat the South Shore Chaos of Bridgewater, 0 Comments
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EPA Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools, Child Care Facilities| 01:07PM / Sunday, June 22, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $2.9 million in funding for New England states to address lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. Since 2018, EPA has provided over $200 million across the country to help reduce exposure to lead in drinking water where children learn and play. "This funding reflects EPA's commitment to our core mission of protecting the environment and public health including protecting clean water, especially where it matters most—in the places where children learn and play," said EPA Regional Administrator Mark Sanborn. "Through common-sense, voluntary 0 Comments
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Market 32 and Price Chopper Launch Drive to Support Local Food Pantries| 08:18AM / Sunday, June 22, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As schools break for summer and access to daily meal programs pause, many families can face a critical gap in reliable nutrition. To help meet these needs, Market 32 and Price Chopper are launching a summer food drive in all 129 stores across its six-state footprint. From June 15 to July 5, customers can purchase a $10 bag containing PICS brand items that will be donated to a local food pantry. Each bag includes items food banks and pantries need the most, including a 16-ounce package of elbow macaroni, 16-ounce jar of peanut butter, a 10.5-ounce can of chicken noodle soup, 5-ounce can of tuna, 15.5-ounce can of kidney beans, and a 5-ounce can 0 Comments
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New Business Offers Boat Tours in the Berkshires By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
07:53AM / Sunday, June 22, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass – A new boat tour business has emerged in Berkshire County. Berkshire Boat Tours started June 1 for the 2025 season. The business is owned by Captain Roger Gibboni and his wife, Linda Dulye, who want to provide a different opportunity to enjoy the Berkshires. "I want to give people an opportunity to experience the fun of being on the water. We have these beautiful lakes in the Berkshires, probably one of the best gems that there are… There are several lakes that we have access to, and a lot of people don't have the ability to enjoy them to the extent of going out on a boat and open that up so people can have fun," Gibboni said. He also noted that
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BCC State of Work Summit Brought Berkshire Employers Together By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:56PM / Saturday, June 21, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) hosted the 2025 Berkshire State of Work Summit, "From Hiring to Thriving: A New Era of Workplace Culture," on Wednesday. The event was presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and 1Berkshire and was held on the college's main campus. The conference focused on the workforce challenges and opportunities facing Berkshire employers, from attracting the right talent to ensuring their employees flourish in a supportive and dynamic work environment. There were 15 sessions and about 40 speakers at this year's event bringing around 200 people. The 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 23 to June 27| 04:15PM / Saturday, June 21, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from June 23 to June 27: Monday 6/23 – Friday 6/27: Apron installation on Ridge Avenue and Backman Avenue On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. In addition, MassDOT will be conducting the following work: Paving Work: No paving work scheduled for the week of June 23-27 Structure Adjustments: Structure work on South Street 0 Comments
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Rewind: June 14 through June 20By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:32PM / Saturday, June 21, 2025 | |
A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the stories you may have missed. Berkshire Carousel Spins Again For the first time in years, community members of all ages rode the Berkshire Carousel. The carousel re-opened with a new patio and volunteer support. The efforts originally began in the late 2000s, and the ride hadn't operated since 2018. More information here. 'No Kings' Demonstrations Held Around County Less than 20 minutes away, hundreds of people filled the side streets near the Common to protest the actions of the Trump Administration. The effort was part of the nationwide 0 Comments
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U.S. Senator Warren: 'It's Bad In Washington'By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:02PM / Saturday, June 21, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren called President Donald Trump's proposed bill a "Big, Beautiful Betrayal of the American People." "Look, I'm not going to start out by trying to sugarcoat this. It's bad, and it's bad in Washington, it's bad all across this country," she said during a town hall event at the Colonial Theatre on Saturday. Warren cautioned about Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill's" impact on working families in Massachusetts and nationwide. Prompted by questions from the public, she also offered how Republican colleagues could be convinced to vote against
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MassWildLife: Dragonflies are emerging| 11:13AM / Saturday, June 21, 2025 | |
As spring moves towards summer and temperatures start to rise, native insects begin to take flight. Perhaps none are as extraordinary as dragonflies and damselflies. Dragonflies and damselflies are part of the order (scientific grouping) known as Odonata, an ancient group of insects that have been found in the fossil record as far back as 300 million years! There are over 160 species of "odonates" found in Massachusetts ranging in color from drab brown to bright red, blue, green, and even purple. Keep reading to learn about dragonflies and damselflies, then look for them on your next outing. Simply sit near, walk close to, or boat along the edge of a lake, pond, river, or 0 Comments
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Co-op Bank Opens New Lending Office in Great Barrington| 08:20AM / Saturday, June 21, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the opening of its new lending office at 322 Main Street in Great Barrington, expanding its presence and commitment to serving the southern Berkshires. The new office is home to a dedicated team of experienced lenders ready to assist customers with their borrowing needs. The team includes LouAnn Harvey and Spring Burke, trusted mortgage lending officers known for their personalized service, and Sierra King Watson, a seasoned commercial lender. "We're excited to deepen our connection to the Great Barrington community and provide convenient access to our expert lending team," said 0 Comments
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Post 68 Legion Squad Downs North AdamsiBerkshires.com Sports,
10:15PM / Friday, June 20, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Jesse Thompson went 2-for-2 and scored a pair of runs Friday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68 Senior 2 baseball team to a 9-5 win over North Adams Post 125. Cam Reynolds was 2-for-3 for Post 68, which is fielding two American Legion Senior Division teams for the first time this summer. Dylan Turner earned the win on the mound, striking out five, walking none and allowing two earned runs in six innings of work before giving the ball to Jason Fields for a scoreless seventh. It was a 4-4 game until the sixth inning, when Post 68 scored three times. Fields had an RBI single in the rally. Jayden Dimitropolis tripled, and Mason Rondeau drove in 0 Comments
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Pedestrian Struck by Car in Pittsfield DiesStaff Reports ,
05:38PM / Friday, June 20, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon died later that same evening. Luis Chin, 87, died after being taken to Berkshire Medical Center, according to information provided Monday by the District Attorney's Office. The accident occurred at about 2:43 p.m. on Dalton Avenue near Dartmouth Street. A 2013 Chevy Impala being driven by John Clark, 93, was westbound on Dalton Avenue when it collided with Chin, who was crossing the street, according to the DA's Office. Chin was taken to BMC with life-threatening injuries. Dalton Avenue was closed to traffic from Benedict Road to Harvard Street for 0 Comments
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