| The Retired Investor: Cargo Theft Is Bain of Business in America
Retail theft in general is a growing problem in the United States and organized crime has long considered that cargo is its most lucrative target. Crooks have used everything from road pirates to sophisticated computer hacking to rake in billions of dollars and that number is increasing each year.
Possibly the fastest-growing |
 | Weekend Outlook: Beach Party, Live Music and More
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, concerts, an animation showing, and more.
*Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com.
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 | Paronto Pitches Pittsfield Past Connecticut Champs
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Connor Paronto struck out eight and allowed just two hits and no earned runs for the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Stars in a 12-1 win over Waterford, Conn., on Thursday morning at the New England Championship.
Paronto announced his presence in the bottom of the first with his team on top, |
| Pittsfield Man Arrested in Shooting Incident
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man is under arrest after allegedly discharging a firearm inside a vehicle.
Ryan Starbird, 19, was injured in the incident along with another Pittsfield man who was in the vehicle with him. Both are currently being treated at Berkshire Medical Center for gunshot |
| Pittsfield's West Street Topic of Forum
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A community forum will take another look into the proposed changes for slowing traffic on West Street.
The public meeting will be held in the Crosby Elementary School auditorium, 517 West St., on Monday, July 24, at 6 p.m. It is being hosted by he city's Department of Public Services, the Pittsfield |
 | Hammill Hammers 4 Hits as Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s Win Regional Opener
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Andrew Hammill went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles and seven RBIs Wednesday to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Stars to a 20-8 win over Maine champion Tri-County in the New England Championships.
Pittsfield put the game away with a six-run top of the sixth inning to make a winner of |
 | Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride Set Aug. 5
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Kids' Place and Violence Prevention Center hosts the 28th Annual Jimmy's Ride on Saturday, Aug. 5.
The ride starts at Kids' Place, 63 Wendell Ave., with registration at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands going up at 11. Rider registration is $25.
The hourlong |
 | Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer, Fall Events
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Parks Commission on Tuesday night OK'd a number of summer and fall events on city recreation properties.
After a lightning strike started a fire in the steeple at Price Memorial AME Zion Church last month, the panel voted to allow the congregation to use the Westside Riverway Park for worship services on |
 | These Are the Tenant Perks When Renting in the Berkshires
In the realm of renting, not all locales are created equal. As any seasoned renter would affirm, the laws, regulations, and rental market conditions can vary widely from one place to another, making some areas notably more appealing to tenants than others. A prominent example of such a desirable rental oasis is the |
 | New Berkshires ABA Basketball Franchise Holds Tryouts this Weekend
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The largest professional sports league in the world is coming to the Berkshires, and the league’s newest owner is looking to find local talent to fill out his roster.
Ellis Green acquired a franchise in the American Basketball Association with hopes of giving players a chance “to express |
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