 | Pittsfield Remembers the 'Forgotten War'
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 |
| Governor Offering Grants to Support Students with Disabilities
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 |
 | Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13s Drop New England Regional Opener
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 |
| Pittsfield School Committee Delays Flag Policy Vote
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 |
| @theMarket: Japanese Trade Agreement Keeps Markets Climbing to New Highs
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 |
| Weekend Outlook: Baseball, Carousels & More
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 |
| Comments Accepted on Kirvin Park Ecological Improvements
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 |
| BCC to Offer AI Essentials Training Course
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 |
 | New England Regional, La Festa Exchange to Delight Area Baseball Fans
A busy weekend of youth baseball is on tap for two historic county venues.
The action gets underway at 10 a.m. on Friday morning when Westfield takes on Vermont State Champion Essex Junction in the first game of the 13-year-old Babe Ruth New England Championship at Wahconah Park.
It will be the first of 17 games |
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