BMC to Hold Program for Cancer Patients

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center presents a program in late April for cancer patients on mindfulness and meditation techniques.

"Exploring Mindfulness/Meditation Practice," will be held on Wednesday, April 28, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at BMC, in the Radiation Oncology waiting area. The speaker for the program is Wendy Krom, a trained mindfulness/meditation practitioner and instructor, who will discuss techniques to reduce stress and improve well-being while dealing with cancer.

The program is free, but early registration is recommended. To register, call Kathy Hart, RN, 413-395-7965 or visit the calendar section of the Berkshire Health Systems Web site at www.berkshirehealthsystems.org.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settled neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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