| Big Y Donates to American Red Cross for California Wildfire Relief
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Big Y Foods, Inc. has donated $75,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for those affected by the California wildfires.
The funds were raised through customer and employee donations collected from January 17-31, 2025, at Big Y registers, online, and through the myExpress Checkout Mobile |
 | Berkshire Health Opening New Urgent Care Facility in Lenox
Hospital officials were at the open house on Wednesday to tour the new urgent care facility.
LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems is gearing toward opening its new urgent care facility in The Center at Lenox.
On Wednesday night, BHS held an open house for people to come and tour the new facility before its |
| Pittsfield School District Says No Personnel Layoffs Planned
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The district says that no school employees will lose their jobs because of reductions in the fiscal year 2026 budget.
On Wednesday, the School Committee got a first look at the proposed $86,450,361 spending plan that has $1,238,000 in payroll reductions. District officials anticipate cuts will be made through job |
| District Moving On From Allegations Against PHS Administrator
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The district is "moving on" from unsubstantiated allegations against two Pittsfield High School administrators, saying there is no threat.
Dean of Students Molly West returned to work last week after being put on leave in December. The Department of Children and Families has cleared West and Vice |
| @theMarket: The Markets' Flash Correction
The market's decline has been one of the fastest in history. The fall has been fueled by the Trump administration's economic policies. The question most investors are wrestling with is what to do about it.
Looking back on this period in a year or two, I guarantee that most investors will have trouble remembering exactly |
| New York Man Found Guilty in Pittsfield Murder
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday, March 13, in Berkshire Superior Court, Lance Burke was found guilty by a jury of his peers for the 2018 murder of David Green Jr.
Burke, 46 of New York, was found guilty on three charges related to the crime, murder in the first degree (Murder), illegal possession of a firearm, and |
 | Candidates for Central Berkshire Superintendent All Local
DALTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Regional School Committee won't have to go far to find a new superintendent.
The four finalists for the post are all from Berkshire County.
They are Michael Henault, current assistant superintendent for Central Berkshire; John Franzoni, superintendent of the |
| The Retired Investor: U.S. Dominance of Global Markets
It has been a great run. For 15 years, the U.S. stock market has been the envy of the world. Led by the FANG stocks, global investors could not get enough of American stocks — until now.
By the end of 2024, global investors had committed more capital to America than ever before. At the same time, the dollar traded at a |
| Heating Oil Leaks Into Dalton Brook
DALTON, Mass. — A residential oil tank at Wahconah Falls Mobile Home Park leaked heating oil, which entered Wahconah Falls Brook on March 10.
Approximately 200 to 250 gallons of heating oil leaked from the tank, Fire Chief Chris Cachat said.
The department responded to the report of gasoline in |
| Weekend Outlook: Looking Green This Weekend
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including St. Patrick's Day celebrations, art, live music, and more.
Editor's Picks
32nd Annual St. Patrick's Parade and Irish Fest
Downtown Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
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