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Daily DigestMeetings
The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
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More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend.
We have reports that the roads are very slippery to take care in the evening commute. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
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Wanted: Eagle Eyes
 MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Obama TransitionOther StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
 Spirit and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24. |
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New Independent Bookstore opens in downtown Pittsfield. - July 16, 2008
PITTSFIELD - Pittsfield now has its own downtown bookstore. Chapters Bookstore, Inc., a new independently owned bookstore under the management of Aimee McLear, and Kelly Wright will be opening for the first time on Thursday, July 17, 2008 for the Downtown Inc. sponsored 3rd Thursday event. Both Aimee and Kelly have extensive bookselling and management experience. This is their first independent enterprise together.
For 3rd Thursday, Chapters Bookstore will offer story time starting at 5:30 p.m., face painting and DJ Chuck Wright spinning summertime tunes. Selected beach reads will be featured at 10% off.
The newly renovated store, located at 78 North Street in Pittsfield, will feature a 2000 square foot selling space as well as a 600 square foot event space. Chapters Bookstore will feature new books and magazines as well as book related items, and they will also offer research and special order services. The event space will host author events and community events, and feature the photography and art of local artists.
“We are passionate about books and literacy, and hope to provide Berkshire County residents a unique atmosphere and personal service that exceeds their expectations,” says Chapters President Aimee McLear.
For More Information: Chaptersinc@yahoo.com |
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