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Search Continues for Missing Cheshire Woman

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UPDATE SUNDAY:  According to police, Search efforts for Paula Kelsey continue. "We are asking residents to check their security cameras, specifically in the area of Route 116 (Orchard Street) to see if anyone has surveillance of Paula walking in the area over the past several days."
 
 
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Authorities are continuing the search for a local woman missing since Friday morning. 
 
Paula Kelsey, 77, reportedly went for a walk on Friday morning about 7:25  in the area of Richmond Hill and Windsor Road and has not returned home. It's believed she may have become disoriented and lost her way. 
 
Local police and firefighters started a search for her Friday but reduced the effort later in the night. It resumed in full on Saturday with the assistance of state police and the Berkshire Mountain Search and Rescue Team. 
 
Kelsey is described being thin and with red hair and wearing a long-sleeved black shirt, black and white leggings, and white shoes. Authorities say she is in a state of "altered mental status."
 
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Adams Police Department at 413-743-1212, Ext. 0.

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Cheshire Tag Sale and Bazaar

CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) announced the return of the Cheshire Community Tag Sale and Bazaar for its second year. 
 
Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM, the event offers a day of treasure hunting, local craftsmanship, and treats at the Cheshire Community House located at 191 Church St, Cheshire.
 
Attendees can explore a variety of offerings, including handmade crafts, antiques, collectibles, and food options. The hot food truck, operated by the Berkshire Lodge of Masons AF & AM, will be stationed in the courtyard, serving up treats throughout the event.
 
One of the highlights of this year's event is the fundraising raffle, with all proceeds set to benefit the Cheshire Food Pantry. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes, supporting a worthy cause that serves the local community.
 
Registration for vendors interested in participating in the bazaar is currently open, with fees ranging from $10 to $30. Cheshire residents looking to showcase their items from home can have their locations advertised on the event map for a fee of $10. The deadline for registration is set for Friday, April 26, 2024.
 
Registration forms can be obtained from various locations across Cheshire, including A to Z Printing, Cheshire Community House, Cheshire Library, Cheshire Glassworks, Cheshire Senior Center, the Cheshire Community Association Facebook page, and the Cheshire Town website.
 
For more information about the event, including vendor registration and sponsorship opportunities, interested parties are encouraged to contact Jenny Gadbois at (413) 841-0844 or via email at jlgadbois@icloud.com.
 
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