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Saturday November 7, 2009
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Election

Barrett Reflects on Accomplishments with Capital News 9
Alcombright's Victory Speech

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Pittsfield
North Adams
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Trying to remember who won what and why? All the information is right here.

Daily Digest


This is Jake
He's been lost in Pittsfield for weeks but frequently sited. He was last seen heading toward the fire station on Peck's Road. He's tired, dirty and needs seizure medication. He's chipped. If you see him, call Julie at 413-537-5616, the vet 24/7 at 413-499-2820 or animal control at 413-448-9700.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
It's breaking $2.50 but still cheaper than gas.
Thanks to Gabriella Bond for sharing her memories of the Quincy Street house torn down last week.
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Obituaries

Alice R. Filiault, 87
Lucille Burt, 92
More obituaries
Mary M. Hanlon, 82
George F. Sarrouf, 73

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What's Playing


The popular anime character "Astro Boy" searches for acceptance on the big screen.


'Serious Man':
The Unbearable Lightness of Being Confounded
Movie schedules and times

Bazaars

Nov. 7:

VNA & Hospice, Community Room, North Adams

North Adams Elks
10-4; Nov. 8, 9-2
Crafters, Chinese auction, bake sale
For vendor information, Melanie at 413-743-5562.

Nov. 14

Berkshire Community Church, Richmond
10-4; Crafters, bake sale. Contact Evelyn Goggia at 413-445-5747

Lanesborough Elementary School annual Fall Craft Fair from 10 to 4. Free admission, huge variety of arts and crafts, raffles, food and more. Proceeds go to sixth-grade trip to Cape Cod.

Vendors can contact Deb at 413-738-5349 or debhutton@aol.com or Lori at 413-499-0065 or lorittod@yahoo.com to secure a spot.

Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Contact Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

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Sports

Fall Basketball Clinics

Thursday, Nov. 06

Boys' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
McCann Tech 3, Keefe Tech 2

Girls' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
Blackstone Valley 8, McCann Tech 0
 

Columnists

@theMarket: Back to the Future, Again
By Bill Schmick
REGIONAL - 11-07-2009 - The last two weeks stocks have consolidated, exhibiting greater volatility with the S&P 500 correcting roughly 7...
The Independent Investor: Finally, a Handout for the...
By Bill Schmick
NORTH ADAMS - 11-05-2009 - Granted, a $6,500 tax credit may not seem like much in the grand scheme of things.
Ruberto Re-elected in Pittsfield
By Tammy Daniels
PITTSFIELD - 11-04-2009 - Mayor James M. Ruberto was able to fend off challenger Daniel L. Bianchi to win a fourth term.
That's Life: Think of Me as Mom
By Phyllis McGuire
REGIONAL - 11-02-2009 - My daughter-in-law, Cathleen probably feels as I do for in the five years she and my son have been married, she has...
Pick of the Week: Creedence Clearwater Revival
By Keith Hannaleck
REGIONAL - 11-01-2009 - The videos are great from a historical perspective and give you an idea of what everyone looked like back in the '60s.
@theMarket: Trick or Treat?
By Bill Schmick
REGIONAL - 10-31-2009 - They saw a big move up on low volume and decided it was time to take profits. Like it or not, that is the kind of...
'Serious Man': The Unbearable Lightness of Being...
By Michael S. Goldberger
REGIONAL - 10-30-2009 - Seated at the loveless dinner table, it is apparent that, whether he knows it or not, he leads a life of quiet...
Jim Brown Hoping to Score Social Change
By Ryan Holmes
WILLIAMSTOWN - 10-30-2009 - "I don't want 100,000 basketball players. I want college presidents and Williams College graduates." — Jim Brown
Independent Investor: Empowering Women Through...
By Bill Schmick
REGIONAL - 10-29-2009 - Women need to save more than men — an additional $250,000 or more over a lifetime assuming it takes $50,000 a year to...
That's Life: Loving Sacrifices
By Phyllis McGuire
REGIONAL - 10-27-2009 - In the quiet of the rectory, there were no guests to murmur, "What a pretty bride," or to shower the newlyweds with...
Pick of the Week: Lynyrd Skynyrd
By Keith Hannaleck
REGIONAL - 10-25-2009 - The power and rhythm of the band along with Van Zant's distinctive vocals all comes through nicely on this CD.
@theMarket: Sell on the News
By Bill Schmick
REGIONAL - 10-24-2009 - As the markets move higher, fewer stocks are participating and that's usually a short-term warning sign that the...
'Paranormal Activity': Dispiriting Bunk Goes Clunk in...
By Michael S. Goldberger
REGIONAL - 10-23-2009 - Nothing Peli is able to fashion finds those recesses that store the locked-up terrors of childhood.
Athlete Spotlight: Kristen Euchler
By Ryan Holmes
NORTH ADAMS - 10-23-2009 - "She's the most versatile player we have this year." — Mike Dowling
The Independent Investor: Soldier On Changing the End...
By Bill Schmick
REGIONAL - 10-23-2009 - "In a capitalistic society, unless a person has an ownership stake, they don't feel like they belong." — Jack...
That's Life: Youth Blooms as Summer Fades
By Phyllis McGuire
REGIONAL - 10-20-2009 - A young man and woman, sitting face to face at a table, were oblivious of what was happening around them. They were...
Pick of the Week: Yes
By Keith Hannaleck
REGIONAL - 10-18-2009 - When the curtain rises and "Owner of a Lonely Heart" starts, you begin to find common ground in a matter of seconds and...
@theMarket: Third Quarter is Kind to Stocks
By Bill Schmick
REGIONAL - 10-17-2009 - Predictably, after hitting that historic round number, the Dow and the other averages headed south in a bout of...
'Couples Retreat': Mediocrity Takes a Vacation
By Michael S. Goldberger
REGIONAL - 10-16-2009 - In all fairness, my own poor taste resulted in a dozen titters, two chuckles, three chortles and six hearty laughs. But...
The Independent Investor: Burnham Financial Manager...
By Bill Schmick
REGIONAL - 10-15-2009 - "As a fund manager, I seldom panic, blood was running in the streets and it was time to buy." — Anton Schutz
@theMarket: Stocks fly as dollar falls
By Bill Schmick
REGIONAL - 10-10-2009 - On the surface, Americans might think that a weakening dollar means that there is something going wrong with our...
The Independent Investor: Attention Workaholics:...
By Bill Schmick
REGIONAL - 10-08-2009 - It is remarkable how few people are aware of this change since it is a benefit that applies to many qualified plans.
'Capitalism: A Love Story': Wherein You Never Have to...
By Michael S. Goldberger
REGIONAL - 10-08-2009 - Truth is, wise men have agonized over the inherent inequities of capitalism ever since it wrested the economic stage...
Athlete Spotlight: Farren Davis
By Ryan Holmes
NORTH ADAMS - 10-07-2009 - "That really inspired us to work really hard leading up to the game." — Farren Davis
Column: S. County Man's Arrest Highlights Need for...
Berkshire Immigrant Center
PITTSFIELD - 10-07-2009 - The Berkshire Immigrant Center and the MIRA Coalition are deeply saddened to learn of the recent detention and possible...
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