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Friday November 20, 2009
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The Drury Drama Team presents "Dracula" on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21.

If you don't know who these guys are, just stay home.


'Pirate Radio': Good Movie Ahoy, Mateys
Movie schedules and times

Bazaars

Nov. 21

St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.

Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.

First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.

Nov. 28

Becket Federated Church
, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.


Dec. 5

Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.


Dec. 12-13

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

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Daily Digest

Hooray for Vermont's Sanders and his battle against credit card companies.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
It's breaking $2.50 but still cheaper than gas.
Clarksburg Crime Watch Signs



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Mammography Dispute
The government's issued controversial new guidelines stating that women shouldn't get annual mammograms until age 50, rather than age 40.

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Obituaries

Jane T. Rice, 72
Ruth H. Rhoades, 68
More obituaries
Edward J. Carsno Sr., 74

Sports

Williams College Men's Basketball Season Outlook
2009 MIAA Girls Soccer - State Division 2

Final: Wahconah vs Cardinal Spellman
Date / Time: 11/21/2009; 3:30pm
Location: Foley Stadium, Worcester
MCLA Picked Last in Men's Preseason Coaches Poll

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Cultural Pittsfield This Week
Punk Rock, Art Openings, & Thanksgiving Treats

Edgar Kosgey N.E. Men's X-C Athlete of Year; Head Coach Peter Farwell N.E. Coach of the Year
Williams senior Edgar Kosgey (Eldoret River Valley, Kenya) and men’s cross country coach Peter Farwell were named the New England Region Athlete and Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year by the U.S. Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Associat

The Independent Investor: Mutual Fund Fees: Why Should Individuals Pay More Than Institutions?
From the institutional investor's point of view; when you buy in bulk, no matter what you're buying, you should get a discount.

St. Stan's Vigilkeepers Keep Spirit of Parish Going
"We're here indefinitely." — Laurin Zepka   3 Comments

Holiday Hours
Holiday closures for Thanksgiving 2009

'Pirate Radio': Good Movie Ahoy, Mateys
Whimsically construed from a smattering of fact and fiction, it is a magical mystery cruise on the high seas of the late 1960s. You don't want to miss this voyage.

State Jobless Rate Drops But Manufacturing Continues Decline
With employment at 265,600, manufacturing jobs are down 17,600 or 6.2 percent from one year ago.

State House ceremony honors MCLA students
Seven Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students were honored at the State House November 16 during the annual Senator Paul E. Tsongas Scholarship Luncheon.

Clarksburg Talks Burglary
More than 30 residents packed into the Selectmen's meeting on Wednesday night to find out more about the investigation into a half-dozen break-ins here and in nearby Stamford, Vt.   40 Comments

11 Ephs Named All-NESCAC in Football
Eleven members of Mike Whalen’s 2009 Williams College football team (6-2) have earned All-NESCAC recognition. Seven Ephs were named to the First Team; three to the Second Team and rookie LB Chris Cameron (Walpole) was named the conference’s Rookie of the

Column: Western Mass. Embraces Challenge to Reduce Homelessness
Key to this strategy's success is targeting the funds to those most at risk of actually becoming homeless.

'62 Center presents a new solo opera by Laurie Anderson
The ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance will present the acclaimed multimedia artist Laurie Anderson in a new work. Conceived as a series of short mystery plays, Delusion combines violin, electronic puppetry, music, and images to jump-cut between the everyda

North Adams Ezine: Nov. 18-25, 2009
The annual North Adams tree lighting is set for Thursday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 at Monument Square.

Senate Passes Education Reform Legislation
State Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D-Pittsfield) announces the Massachusetts Senate passed an innovative education reform bill on Tuesday that establishes a new category of public schools, provides options to improve existing school districts that are und   1 Comment

Williams Goalkeeper Named ESPN All-American
Williams College women's soccer goalkeeper Lauren Sinnenberg, a senior from Westfield, N.J., has been named to the 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America College Division First Team.

Barrett Challenges Unions on GIC, Insurance Trust
"What we're responsible for more than anything else is the paying of the bills, which we've done each and every year." — Mayor John Barrett III   2 Comments

Sears Store Returning to North Adams
The Sears Hometown Store is expected to open by the end of January in the vacant space between Planet Fitness and the cinemas in the former Kmart plaza.   5 Comments

Williams women's soccer edged out Oneonta State, 2-1
The best teams know how to win games, period. No matter the place, no matter the time, Williams women's soccer finds a way to come out on top in the end.

Red Cross Offers Fire Safety Tips
With home-heating prices rising, Berkshire families may be looking for alternative ways to keep warm this winter and the American Red Cross is urging residents to practice fire safety.

Williams College Men's Basketball Season Outlook
Last season, Williams men’s basketball had a good deal of success in head coach Mike Maker’s first season at the helm. The team went 17-9, had the number one scoring offense in the NESCAC, and won the team’s first outright Little Three title since the 199

College's Winter Blitz Project Helps Residents Conserve Energy
"The student turnout was amazing and I'm just so happy that we were able to make Winter Blitz a success for the second year in a row." — Madeline King

Pick of the Week: Dream Theater
A lot has to be said for a band with nearly 25 years together that is still new to so many listeners; the DT nation is growing daily and this release increased their incredible exponential growth.

Residents Brainstorm on Crime Prevention in Stamford
"We chose to live here � we need to figure out how we can help them and help each other." — James Sarkis   18 Comments

Sports 'N Stuff: Midseason Report Card
New England Patriots: Still the class of this division. A healthy Tom Brady shows why he is still the premier QB in this league (Sorry Peyton). Record: 6-2 Grade: A   1 Comment

Williams Falls Short in Championship Game Against Amherst
Amherst ran off the last few seconds off the clock, then stormed the field with fans to celebrate their third undefeated season in program history.

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