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Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13s Edged at RegionaliBerkshires.com Sports,
09:59PM / Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Arlington, Mass., All-Stars Saturday rallied for four runs in the bottom of the seventh to earn a 5-4 win over Pittsfield at the Babe Ruth New England Regional Championship. Jasper Chung singled to left with two out to drive in the tying and winning runs as the Eastern Massachusetts runners-up improved to 2-0 at the regional. Jacob Knauth and Cooper Reed each had a hit and an RBI for Pittsfield, which took a 4-0 lead in the top of the second. Reed started on the mound and threw three scoreless innings in the loss. PIttsfield (0-2) will finish pool play and play for a berth in the tournament quarter-finals on Sunday at 7 p.m. when it 0 Comments
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Teacher of the Month: Cindy DickinsonBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — School is out, but learning continues at Hancock Shaker Village. For the past 10 years, Cindy Dickinson has served as the museum's education director, developing engaging educational materials for the museum's visitors, which has earned her the iBerkshires.com Teacher of the Month designation. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. "I'm proud to reflect a 65-year tradition of educating the public … I've always loved museums growing up, and as I became interested in 0 Comments
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Market 32, Price Chopper Customers Donate Food Bags to Local Pantries| 04:01PM / Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 15,000 pre-packed food bags have been donated to local food banks and pantries this summer. The donation is helping to meet increased needs during a time when some families may face more limited access to meals and added strain. Between June 15 and July 5, 2025, shoppers at all Market 32 and Price Chopper locations purchased a total of 15,434 bags. These $10 food bags were each filled with the PICS-brand staples most requested by food assistance organizations, including elbow macaroni, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, soup, and kidney beans—versatile, shelf-stable ingredients that provide the foundation for healthy 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Remembers the 'Forgotten War' By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:10PM / Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
Pittsfield Veterans Agent James Clark says the war is personal as his father, an Air Force veteran, had been a PHS classmate of many of those listed on the monument. PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Community members gathered in front of City Hall on Saturday to remember the "Forgotten War."
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 448 held its annual ceremony at the Korean War Monument to mark the 72nd anniversary of the armistice that saw the fighting end in Korea. The 2002 monument names 20 Pittsfield residents who were killed in action.
"Our VFW monitor motto is to honor the dead by helping the living, which highlights a dedication to remembering those who have served
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Governor Offering Grants to Support Students with Disabilities | 08:59AM / Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced it is opening applications for public colleges and universities to apply for $180,000 in grant funding to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain students with severe disabilities to take part in undergraduate academic courses, extracurricular activities, internships, work experiences, and on campus student life activities. Higher education institutions can apply for MAIPSE planning or implementation grants and can use the funding for a variety of program supports, including student transportation costs, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13s Drop New England Regional OpenerBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
11:12PM / Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Cody Meek and Jack Patterson combined to strike out 11 hitters Friday as the Stamford, Conn., Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars beat Pittsfield, 5-0, in the New England Regional at Wahconah Park. Meek picked up nine Ks in six innings of work, and he and Patterson faced the minimum number of hitters in the seven-inning win. Meet gave up a pair of hits, but he got a double play and helped throw out a runner on the basepaths. Neither pitcher for the Connecticut state champions allowed a walk. “Velocity, his curve ball was very good,” Pittsfield coach Cory Hillard said of Meek. “And the second kid, I think, might have been 0 Comments
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Barrington Stage Company's Devised Theatre Ensemble Presents 'Jack and the Beanstalk'| 06:07PM / Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass — Barrington Stage Company's Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund's Devised Theatre Ensemble (DTE) presents an original musical: "Jack & the Beanstalk," running July 26–31 at the Boland Theatre at Berkshire Community College (1350 West Street, Pittsfield). According to a press release: A delightful theatrical experience for audiences of all ages, this modern reimagining promises giant laughs, surprising twists, and unforgettable fun. This wildly inventive take on the classic fairy tale bursts with original music, puppetry, and clever contemporary humor. When
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Pittsfield School Committee Delays Flag Policy VoteBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:33PM / Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee needs more time with the proposed flag policy before a vote.
On Wednesday, they forwarded it back to the policy subcommittee for more discussion. Legal counsel was concerned that allowing "flags commemorating significant events or causes consistent with the school district's official sentiments" could open the doors for a lawsuit.
"We can say this isn't a public forum, but if the School Committee gets to put up whatever it wants to, and nobody else can, I think we're open to charge that we're giving preferential treatment to certain political or policy perspectives," Chair William Cameron
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@theMarket: Japanese Trade Agreement Keeps Markets Climbing to New HighsBy Bill Schmick,
01:50PM / Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
Markets have made significant progress since April. The announcement by the White House that Japanese tariffs would only be levied at 15 percent instead of 25 percent sent U.S. markets on a tear. Imagine if they were 10 percent. "The largest deal ever made," according to the president, means that Japan will pay a 15 percent tariff to sell goods to us, while we will pay nothing to sell goods to them. In reality, Americans will pay 15 percent more to buy goods from Japan, and the Japanese will pay nothing to purchase goods from us. Japan exported $141.52 billion to the U.S. last year. President Trump's tariff deal will therefore cost American corporations 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Baseball, Carousels & MoreBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:32PM / Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including music, comedy, and taking a ride on the carousel. Editor's Pick LaFesta Baseball Exchange Joe Wolfe Field, North Adams Time: Saturday 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. The 34th annual youth baseball exchange between North Adams and Boston's North End kicks off in the city this weekend. Founder George Canales has collaborated with his friend John Romano of the North End Athletic Association to provide North County ballplayers the opportunity to play against The Hub's squad and give the big city kids a chance to visit the rural Berkshires. The two teams will meet up again Aug. 0 Comments
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Comments Accepted on Kirvin Park Ecological Improvements| 10:29AM / Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield, Housatonic River Natural Resources Trustees, and General Electric Co. are working together on a significant floodplain and habitat restoration and enhancement project at Kirvin Memorial Park, 974 Williams St. The project will improve the conditions of approximately 17 acres in the floodplain of Sackett and Ashley Brooks in the south end of Kirvin Memorial Park by removing invasive plant species and establishing native vegetation. In addition, existing wetlands will be expanded into a portion of the floodplain area. The invasive plants collectively impair the overall habitat diversity and functions of the ecosystem. The 0 Comments
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BCC to Offer AI Essentials Training Course | 08:03AM / Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) presents a hands-on, beginner-friendly AI course on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 26 through Nov. 13. Sessions will be held from 5:45-8:45 p.m. To apply for the course, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/ai and complete a workforce trainings application form. The course is designed for adults looking to develop career-ready skills by effectively integrating AI into learning and work. Participants will explore the evolving world of artificial intelligence in an accessible and practical way, gaining a strong foundation in AI concepts while focusing on safe and responsible AI usage. Throughout the course, 0 Comments
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