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RegionObama TransitionDaily 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. |
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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Other 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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Bech Congratulates Olver - September 16, 2008
 | | Nathan Bech introduces himself to Rep. John Olver in Franklin County Fair Parade in Greenfield last month. |
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Congressional Republican candidate Nathan Bech called the campaign staff of U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst, to congratulate the 17-year incumbent on winning Tuesday's Democratic primary.
"I congratulate John Olver and look forward to him finally joining me on the campaign trail," Bech said.
Bech also had kind words for Olver's Democratic primary challenger, civil rights attorney Robert Feuer of Stockbridge.
"Bob Feuer articulated some critical points about the poor responsiveness, availability, and priorities of the incumbent. It was an honor to share the trail with Bob on so many occasions," Bech said.
Feuer garnered his showing with less than $10,000 spent. The first-time candidate faced an incumbent with $350,000 in the bank.
"This primary, the first Olver has ever faced, shows that something is different in 2008. People want change and some of Nathan's biggest supporters are former John Olver supporters. He's lost touch over the last few terms," said Bech press secretary Brian Murphy. "Constituents are calling his office over and over without getting any response. We hear the stories all the time. A call to Richie Neal's office is now the front line for many residents in the First Congressional District."
Bech spent August holding 26 town meetings throughout the district, all of which Olver declined to attend. Congress was on break during the meetings. Feuer attended several of Bech's forums.
Bech has been endorsed by former Gov. A. Paul Cellucci, his successor Jane M. Swift and former congressional candidate James Ogonowski.
Bech and Olver will face off in the November election. |
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