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Sports
High School Football
11-07-09 - Hoosac Valley beats Drury.
More photo's 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 |
Election
Trying to remember who won what and why? All the information is right here. |
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. |
What's Playing
The popular anime character "Astro Boy" searches for acceptance on the big screen.
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ObituariesSales FliersBazaarsNov. 7:
VNA & Hospice, Community Room, North Adams
North Adams Elks
10-4; Nov. 8, 9-2
Crafters, Chinese auction, bake sale
For vendor information, Melanie at 413-743-5562.
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.
Planning a bazaar this season? Submit information to info@iberkshires.com to have it listed here. |
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State's Health Care System Gets Shot of Stimulus Funds12:58PM / Wednesday, March 25, 2009
BOSTON — Some $764 million in federal stimulus funds will be injected into the state's Medicaid system as part of the nationwide effort to stablize the economy and save jobs.
"These additional FMAP funds are critically important to Massachusetts during these challenging economic times," said Gov. Deval Patrick. "Through thoughtful and strategic investments, we will protect and assist Massachusetts residents who will rely on the state for key services and supports now more than ever."
The federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides a temporary boost in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, increasing federal matching dollars for the state's Medicaid program from 50 percent to between 56.2 percent and 61.6 percent, depending on unemployment levels in the state during the stimulus period.
Approximately $764 million in additional FMAP funding will be available to Massachusetts in fiscal years 2009 and 2010, supplementing the $1.2 billion announced in January as part of the governor's Emergency Recovery Plan.
"Shoring up our health care system is a responsible and proper use of stimulus funds," said U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst. "This extra infusion of capital will help to ensure that modest-income people have access to health care in these difficult economic times. In addition, these funds will directly contribute toward maintaining high-paying jobs in the health sector."
As part of the governor's budget, some $255 million will go to securing jobs and supporting health care services, including $160 million for hosptials and $45 million for nursing homes; $222 million for health care reform to maintin coverage for existing MassHeath and Commonwealth Care members; $97 million for for "safety net" initiatives, including $45.6 million toward aiding mental health clients and developmentally disabled citizens.
"By making these key investments now, we are continuing to preserve insurance coverage and eligibility for vulnerable populations to avoid capping program enrollment and eliminating services just when they are needed most," said Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. JudyAnn Bigby.
For more information: www.mass.gov/recovery. |
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