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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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Hooray for Vermont's Sanders and his battle against credit card companies.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
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Clarksburg Crime Watch Signs



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Obituaries

Paul Sandler, 64
Robert J. Heideman, 73
Carol V. Vallieres, 75
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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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News & Notes: Police Seek Suspect; Olver Votes for Bailout

By Larry Kratka
Berkshire News Network
10:24AM / Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Williamstown Police Looking for Suspect

WILLIAMSTOWN — Police are investigating a report of an older man trying to lure a boy into his vehicle on Saturday night on Spring Street.

The boy's mother told police that the man had invited him into his vehicle for a ride and possibly "a treat." The youngster left the area and informed his family. 

Police described the suspect as white, possibly in his 40s, and wearing glasses at the time of the incident. The man was reportedly operating a four-door white vehicle, possibly a sedan or station wagon. 

Williamstown Police wants residents to be aware of the incident and to be cautious and aware of their surroundings at all times. Anyone who may have had interaction with a party that fits the description given is asked to call the Williamstown Police Department at 413-458-5733.

Olver Votes for Revised Bailout Bill

PITTSFIELD — How did U.S. Rep. John W. Olver vote in Monday's historic rejection of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout? 

The Amherst Democrat voted in favor of the bailout along with about three-quarters of the state's congressional delegation.  

In a statement issued last Wednesday, Olver said the Bush administration plan was unacceptable. He described it as a "$700 billion blank check" that did not allow for any oversight, any foreclosure mitigation assistance, or any taxpayer protections.

The compromise bill hammered out by Democrats and Republicans over the next nine days put enough taxpayer safeguards in to convince Olver to back it, according to the congressman's office.

On Capitol Hill, "no" votes came from both the Democratic and Republican sides of the aisle. More than two-thirds of Republicans and 40 percent of Democrats opposed the bill. Several Democrats in close election fights waited until the last moment, then went against the bill as it became clear the vast majority of Republicans were opposing it. 

In all, 65 Republicans joined 140 Democrats in voting "yes," while 133 Republicans and 95 Democrats voted "no."

Editor: Updated at 11:40 a.m., Oct. 1, 2008, with new information to clarify Rep. John W. Olver's vote on the bailout. The original version incorrectly implied Olver had rejected then supported the same version of the bill. For more on Olver's position and House Democrats' key bailout provisions, click here.

Provided by the Berkshire News Network, Radio Stations WNAW/WUPE, news partners of iBerkshires.
       
   
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The only robbery I heard of is the goverment wasting my tax money to bail out the banks. Its almost criminal what the banks did with people's money. I will not be voting for Olver next time, as he agrees to let the taxpayer (indirectly or directly) bail out Wall St.

from: Scott M Roberton: 09-30-2008

There have been robberies on and off in Adams since the start of summer. They just didn't get a lot of press. A friend of mine got hit in the Grove section of Adams.
from: Amusedon: 09-30-2008

Anyone heard of robberies lately in Adams?? In particular in the Fisk St neighborhood?
from: on: 09-30-2008



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