 | Composting with Bears in Mind
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid attracting hungry bears.
"We have been receiving lots of reports of bears on |
| Farley-Bouvier Receives Children's League of Massachusetts Award
BOSTON — The Children's League of Massachusetts (CLM) gathered with more than 130 advocates, staff from direct service provider organizations, and legislators at the Massachusetts State House to amplify legislative priorities and budget investments vital for vulnerable children, youth, and families across the |
| BCC Graduates Embraced for Varying Journeys to Degrees
Charles Redd, who graduated from BCC's nursing program, was the keynote speaker. Jessica Hall was valedictorian and Logan Osario salutatorian. See more photos here.
LENOX, Mass. — Navigating community college was a different journey for each student but each path leads to the gratifying destination |
| New York Man Charged With Enticing a Child
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A 62-year-old New York State man was arraigned Friday for enticement of a child.
David Stypa was arrested on Thursday and charged with enticement of a child younger than 16; two counts of disseminating obscene matter to a minor; and attempt to commit a crime.
Stypa was |
| Berkshire Community College Degrees & Certificates for 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College held its 64th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 31, at Tanglewood. The college awarded 152 associate degrees (including 105 associate in science degrees and 47 associate in arts degrees) and 39 certificates.
A total of 191 awards were conferred to 189 |
 | Community Hero: Danielle Nichole Munn
Danielle Munn with friends in this photo courtesy of Casi Kristant, left.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Witch Slapped owner and founder Danielle Nichole Munn has been nominated for the May Community Hero of the Month.
The Community Hero of the Month series recognizes individuals and organizations that have |
 | Pittsfield Council Cuts School Budget After 'Unprofessional' Comments
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council preliminarily approved a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a last-minute reduction to the schools.
The meeting took an unexpected twist when displeasure with comments made during a School Committee meeting last week was brought forward and councilors voted to reduce the |
| @theMarket: Bond Yields Higher, Inflation Lower With Stocks Caught in Middle
This week, bond yields across the board rose on the back of several disappointing U.S. Treasury bond auctions. However, the Fed's key inflation index, the PCE, for last month came in a touch cooler. It helped, but not enough to keep stocks in the green for the week.
Three bond auctions this week met with tepid interest from |
 | Berkshire County Historical Society Offers Bird Walk
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Sunday, June 2, the Berkshire County Historical Society will offer a bird walk with Ben Nickley, Director of Berkshire Bird Observatory.
According to a press release:
Birds are miraculous! Especially in early summer when they dazzle us with bright, nuptial colors and serenade us |
| Library's Short Story Contest Begins June 1
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, and the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum announced the 46th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Children and the 27th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Young Adults.
The contest opens on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and closes at 4 pm on |
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