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Saturday November 7, 2009
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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.

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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Obituaries

Alice R. Filiault, 87
Lucille Burt, 92
More obituaries
Mary M. Hanlon, 82
George F. Sarrouf, 73

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The popular anime character "Astro Boy" searches for acceptance on the big screen.


'Serious Man':
The Unbearable Lightness of Being Confounded
Movie schedules and times

Bazaars

Nov. 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.

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Sports

Fall Basketball Clinics

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

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Unsung Heroines Honored in Boston

03:11PM / Thursday, May 14, 2009

BOSTON — More than 300 people gathered in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House to celebrate the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women's 100 Unsung of Massachusetts on May 13.

The honorees came from every corner of the Commonwealth to be recognized for their outstanding, selfless contributions to their organizations and communities in a ceremony that was emceed by Channel 5's Liz Brunner.

From the Berkshires, Margo Van Peterson of the town of Florida, Sandra Corinne Newman of Great Barrington, Heather M. McNeice and Carolyn Valli, both of Pittsfield, Inez Flinn of Sheffield and Jennifer Perilli of Windsor were nominated by friends, family and colleagues and selected from among 400 nominees.

This sixth annual Unsung Heroine event featured women who were carefully selected from nearly 400 nominations to be honored for making a difference in the lives of others.

"Our Unsung Heroines are women who don't make the news, but make the difference in their communities. They are the women who quietly, without fanfare or recognition use their time, talent to enrich the lives of others," said Kira Dunn, MCSW executive director.

The event included featured individual recognition for each of the 100 Heroines, a group photo on the Grand Staircase of the State House and a "Just Desserts" reception, featuring donations from Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Hamersley's Bistro, Jacqueline's Gourmet Cookies, Kickass Cupcakes, Polar Beverages, Spinelli's, Via Lago Cafe and Catering, and Whole Foods at Charles River Plaza.

This event was made possible through the support of Verizon, Bank of America, Covidien, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Teresa & H. John Heinz III Charitable Fund, Barbara Lee Family Foundation Fund at The Boston Foundation, American Federation of Teachers, Massachusetts, Bethany Lutheran Church of Orange, Boston Carmen's Union Local 589, ATU, Bagel Alley of Nashua, N.H., Corbett & Lalli Communications, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, Stacy A. Dixon, state Sen. Ken Donnelly, Elizabeth and William Houlihan, Jacqueline's Wholesale Bakery Inc., Senate President Therese Murray, state Rep. George Peterson Jr., state Sen. Susan Tucker and YWCA Central Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is an independent state agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities. The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts.

Photo above by Jayna LaVerde, Lynwood Studio
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