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High School Football
Hoosac Valley beats Drury in Saturday action. More photos on Monday
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
Fall Basketball Clinics

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Milla Jovovich vs. alien abduction in "The Fourth Kind." What more do you need to know?


'Michael Jackson's This Is It': But It Is Always There
Movie schedules and times

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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Election

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

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

Obituaries

Milton E. Pharr, 75
Alice R. Filiault, 87
Lucille Burt, 92
Ellen E. McCarthy, 98
More obituaries
Mary M. Hanlon, 82
George F. Sarrouf, 73

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Bazaars

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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12th anniversary of the bank's Community Dividend Program

11:09AM / Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Williamstown - Williamstown Savings Bank customers will help celebrate the 12th anniversary of the bank's Community Dividend Program (CDP) by casting votes to allocate funds to Northern Berkshire non-profit organizations beginning on October 1, according to an announcement by Stephen Crowe, President.

Since 1996, Williamstown Savings Bank has committed to donating at least 10 percent of its annual after-tax income to community non-profit organizations through the Community Dividend Program, and has allocated more than $1.2 million. Williamstown Savings was the first bank in Massachusetts to establish such a guaranteed giving program.

The bank's officers and directors distribute 80% of the program's funds to charitable programs, capital development projects and other community events. In 2007, that included major donations to Northern Berkshire Healthcare, Hoosic River Watershed Association, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown Film Festival, Williamstown Community Chest, Williamstown Holiday Walk, the Clark Art Institute and the Fund for Williamstown.

The remaining 20% of CDP funds is allocated through customer voting. Each fall, customers are given an opportunity to cast a vote for the non-profit organization of their choice from a ballot that is mailed to homes and businesses, and distributed in the bank's lobby. In addition, customers can vote online through the bank's website (www.williamstownsavings.com). This year, votes will be accepted from Wednesday, October 1, through Tuesday, November 4 (Election Day).

In 2007, a record turnout of over 1,600 customers cast votes. Each customer vote represents a direct allocation to the organization selected. In 2008, bank customers will allocate more than $15,000 to local non-profits.

"This is a great opportunity for our customers to support their favorite community programs," Crowe said. "In this election, every vote really counts. There are 68 organizations on this year's ballot, which is our highest participation to date, and we hope all of our customers will take the opportunity to vote for the one they feel most deserves our support."

Crowe noted that results of the customer voting would be announced in November.
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