 Thunder 18U Team Reaches Tourney Final in N.H.The Greylock Thunder 18U travel softball team Sunday reached the title game of the New England Fusion College Showcase.  Dalton-Hinsdale 10-Year-Olds Reach County Title SeriesCooper Kennedy and Blake Preston each drove in a run in the top of the seventh, and the Dalton-Hinsdale Little League 10-and-under All-Stars held on for a 6-5 win over Adams-Cheshire in the District 1 Tournament at Deming Park. Adams-Cheshire Walks Off Little League Win; Pittsfield 12s RollDan Collins hit a two-out double to right-center Sunday to give the Adams-Cheshire Little League 12-year-old All-Stars a 5-4 win over Dalton-Hinsdale in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Reserve Sgt. Rachel HaileyRachel Hailey served her country in the Army Reserve with humility and intense pride as a sergeant from 1999 to 2008. A Semiquincentennial Minute: Bay State Gave America the GerrymanderToday, gerrymandering is a widely accepted term for creating voting districts using tools that political scientists call “cracking” and “packing.” SteepleCats Win Annual July 4 GameSebastian Rhoades went 2-for-3 with a triple and three runs batted in Sunday to lead the SteepleCats to a 7-3 win over Keene, N.H.  Thunder Earns Split at New Hampshire TournamentEmma Lemire went five innings in the circle to earn the complete-game win, allowing just one earned run. MassWildLife: How does wildlife beat the heat?What do wild animals do when temperatures start to climb? Like any good New Englander, our local wildlife is built to survive all 4 seasons. From bizarre bodily functions to wardrobe changes, here's how they’ll stay cool this summer. SteepleCats Win on RoadTony Woodie went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and three runs batted in Friday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to an 11-6 win over the Upper Valley Nighthawks.  Williamstown's Images Holds Ribbon-Cutting at Renovated TheaterThe theater reopened in May but celebrated its rebirth Friday as part of the townwide, two-day celebration of America’s birth. Great Barrington Pulls Away Late for 12-Year-Old Little League Tourney WinTyler Warren hit a three-run triple to cap an 11-run bottom of the fourth Friday that ended the Great Barrington All-Stars’ 12-2 win over Lanesborough in the Don Gleason District 1 Little League Tournament.  Pittsfield 10-Year-Olds Cruise to County FinalGrayson Christopher drove in Levi Doyle with the game's first run in the bottom of the third, and Pittsfield went on to a 9-0 win over Dalton-Hinsdale. Weekend Outlook: America's 250th CelebrationsCheck out the events happening this Fourth of July weekend, including America’s 250th birthday celebrations, fireworks, hikes, and more.  Thunder 18U Team Starts Strong at N.H. TournamentOlivia Perry went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBIs Saturday to lead the Greylock Thunder 18U travel softball team to a 10-5 win over the Mass Drifters at the New England Fusion College Showcase. Friday Front Porch Feature: The Woolen HouseOur Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 103 Holmes Road in Hinsdale. State Fire Marshal: Leave Fireworks to the ProfessionalsFires and Serious Injuries Increased by Nearly 25 percent in 2025; One Fatality Reported Governor Announces Free Parking at State Parks, Beaches This WeekendGovernor Healey Announces Free Parking at State Parks and Beaches for July 4th Weekend BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Graduates of Practical Nursing ProgramThree students receive special awards A New Pittsfield Cafe is Bringing Convenience and Homecooked MealsA cafe, GourMay Cafe, at 1575 West Housatonic St., is bringing convenient breakfast and lunch to the city.  Pittsfield Powers Past Dalton-Hinsdale Behind Home Run BarrageThe Pittsfield Little League 12U All-Stars rode a powerful offensive performance and dominant pitching to a 12-4 victory over Dalton-Hinsdale in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament opener for both teams on Thursday. Most Pittsfield Intradistrict School Requests Granted After Morningside ClosureThe Pittsfield Public Schools granted around 60 intra-district and school choice requests for the upcoming academic year without Morningside Community School. Williamstown 'Supersizes' Independence Day with Events Friday, SaturdayThe town is getting a jump on July 4 with a full day and night of activities on Friday to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. BRTA Tables a Route Pause While Looking for More DriversThe BRTA Advisory Board tabled a proposed route cancellation last week. During its meeting, Administrator Kathleen Lambert proposed to the board the idea of cancelling Route 921 for 90 days to help train four of the new hires who do not have a CDL. Lambert said the suggestion came from both the incoming operating company, Transdev, and the outgoing company, Keolis. Dangerous Heat Wave to Hit MassachusettsHeat index values up to 110 degrees are possible between Wednesday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service  Striking Out Cancer in the Berkshires Beats Fund-Raising RecordThe event, which centers on inter-generational pickup baseball and softball games at Clapp Park, had brought in $15,650, as of Tuesday, and dontations were continuing to come in, according to organizer Joe DiCicco. |
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