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Daily DigestMercury Spill
The Berkshire Eagle is reporting a minor mercury spill at Hillcrest Educational Centers in Great Barrington.
Do you know what's happening? Tell us at info@iberkshires.com. |
New Contest!
 Try for an awesome ski package at Ski Butternut! Scroll down the page to iBerkshires Trivia! |
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. |
Meetings
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. |
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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Like to Write?
 iBerkshires accepts submissions about local events, news and opinion pieces. There are openings for freelance work, too, for qualified candidates. E-mail tdaniels@iberkshires.com to find out more. |
Work at the State House
Sen. Benjamin Downing is looking for college-level interns to assist at his State House office this semester. Send your resume and cover letter to Bethann Steiner, chief of staff, Office of Sen. Benjamin Downing, State House, Room 413-F, Boston, MA 02133. |
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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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Hopkins Forest Closed Dec. 1-13 for Massachusetts Deer Hunting Season - November 24, 2008
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Hopkins Forest will be closed during the Massachusetts.jpg) Deer Hunting Season. The season runs Monday, Dec. 1 - Saturday, Dec. 13, except for Sunday, Dec. 7. There is no deer hunting on Sundays in Massachusetts.
Deer hunting is used to manage the deer population in Massachusetts. It is estimated that deer population ranges from 85,000 to 95,000 statewide. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife sets deer density goals below human tolerance limits.
For information about the State Wildlife Conservation Strategy: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/cwcs/cwcs_home.htm.
For Massachusetts hunting laws and regulations: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/hunting/hunting_home.htm.
During deer hunting season, it is always a good idea to avoid back roads and trails, to wear fluorescent colors, and to use extreme caution when going near wooded areas. For outdoor safety tips: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfw_toc.htm. |
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