Guest Column: Berkshire United Way's Call to Action During National Volunteer Week

At Berkshire United Way, we mark National Volunteer Week as the centerpiece of our own Here For Good Volunteer Month.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Al DiMuzio

"It wasn't 100 percent consistent but I was afforded the opportunity to get to know other people with different religion, beliefs, backgrounds and culture and to be able to embrace that."

Letter: Vote for Someone Other Than Trump

This level of rejection by former colleagues is unprecedented in American politics.

Letter: International Women's Day

Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Louis Vairo

Louis Vairo served his country in the Army from 1966 to 1968, achieving the rank of sergeant, specialist E5.

Letter: Letter to Williamstown Board of Selectmen

We are distressed to hear that you are planning to make a statement on behalf of the community regarding the Hamas/Israel war. In our opinion, this goes far beyond your mandate as selectpersons.

Letter: Cease Fire Resolution Proposal

Letter: Mass MoCA Strike

I stand in solidarity with the workers of Mass MoCA and urge the management to prioritize their well-being by reaching a fair agreement as soon as possible.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Spc. Robert Dutra

A graduate of Lawrence High School, he initially joined the Army National Guard. His basic training would take him to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Veteran Spotlight: Naval Reserve Cmdr. Ronald Nasif

Growing up in Boston, he majored in biology at Boston College, where he also lettered in football for the Eagles. He would go on to Tufts Medical School but took a year off graduate school and taught during the busing crisis of the 1970s.

Letter: Wahconah Park: Invest in Future, Celebrate Past.

Our Rome is Wahconah Park. And just the same: it won't be built in a day. I'm not talking as a mouthpiece for the team; I'm talking as a citizen of Pittsfield that wants what's best for Pittsfield.

Letter: Democratic Writer Out of Touch With Reality

After reading his letter to the editor entitled "Contrast Between Parties," I'm struggling to determine if Michael Wise is merely out of touch with reality or if he's intentionally attempting to gaslight people. My guess is that it's the latter.

Letter: Contrast Between Parties

Good government builds on laws and regulations, on debate and compromise.

Veteran Spotlight: Lt. Col. Brent Finemore

Brent Finemore served his country in the Army from 1982 to 2002, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.

Guest Column: Quit Smoking Valentine's Day Message

If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant this Valentine's Day, consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. John Shoemaker

He would go onto serve his country for four years as a combat platoon leader and company commander in the 196th Light Infantry Brigade of the "Americal" Division in Chu Lai.

Guest Column: Thank You for Supporting BHS

These milestones are a testament to the incredible dedication of our employees and the importance of partnering with residents and organizations across the region to achieve shared goals for community well-being.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Staff Sgt. Arthur Wiknik Jr.

Arthur Wiknik Jr. served his country in the Army's 101st Airborne as a staff sergeant from 1968 to 1970.

Veteran Spotlight: Command Sgt. Maj. Steve Valley

Steve Valley served his country in the Army from 1985 to 2015, retiring as a command sergeant major.

Guest Column: Help Someone Take First Step Toward a Nicotine-Free Life

The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 16 — a great day to remind friends, co-workers and family about quitting smoking or vaping.

Veteran Spotlight: Navy Radioman Robert Mercurio

Robert Mercurio served his country in the Navy as a radioman, first class, from 1942 to 1946. He would also serve four years in the Reserves, being discharged in 1950.

Letter: Vote for Right Team for North Adams

Me, I voted early right there in City Hall, for nine members for City Council (phew!) plus the city mayor. I'm eager to earn bragging rights for electing the right team.

Letter: Breen Has Right Experience for North Adams Council

Well, I just voted, and I gave my first vote for City Council to Pete Breen. Why, you ask?

Veteran Spotlight: Marine Corps Reserve Lance Cpl. Timothy Whelan

Former state Rep. Timothy Whelan served his country in the Marine Corps Reserve from 1989 to 1994 as a lance corporal.

Letter: Fitch the Right Candidate for City Council

Andrew Fitch would be an excellent addition to the North Adams City Council and I am writing to show support for his election to the Council.