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Weekend's Looking Warmer But Will Bring Mix of Snow & Rain

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After a few days in the icebox, temperatures will be turning above freezing going into the weekend and there's a chance of snow — or more likely rain, as a storm system moves north of the Berkshires. 
 
But with temperatures hovering near freezing, especially in the evening, that rain could turn to black ice making for treacherous driving. 
 
"Because of the patchy nature of the ice, some motorists and pedestrians may think the entire stretch of roads or sidewalks are just wet. The ground can be icy even though car or home thermometers show temperatures above freezing," says Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist. 
 
The Northern Berkshires could get a couple inches of snow late Saturday although the forecast so far is trending toward rain or sleet. Parts of Southern Vermont, on the other hand, could be just enough in the zone to get up to 6 inches, especially in the higher elevations. Rain and sleet are expected to continue into Sunday.
 
The forecast has changed a few times over the last several days and could again by the time Saturday rolls around. 
 
The good news is that some warmer air will be following in the wake of the storm system bringing temperatures up into the 30s during the day. 
 
It could be worse; Newfoundland's still digging out from last week's storm. 

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MCLA Announces Four Finalists for Next President

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announced four finalists for the position of president, following a national search. 
 
The finalists were selected by the MCLA Presidential Search Committee and will participate in on-campus visits scheduled for the weeks of April 6 and April 13.
 
The successful candidate will replace President James Birge, who is retiring at the end of the term. 
 
The four finalists are David Jenemann, Michael J. Middleton, Sherri Givens Mylott, and Diana L. Rogers-Adkinson.
 

David Jenemann
David Jenemann is dean of the Patrick Leahy Honors College and professor of English and film and television studies at the University of Vermont, where he oversees recruitment, retention, curricular innovation, and advancement for an interdisciplinary college serving undergraduates from across the university, including UVM's campuswide Office of Fellowships, Opportunities, and Undergraduate Research. 
 
An internationally recognized scholar, he has published three books and numerous articles, with research spanning intellectual and cultural history, mass media, and the intersection of sports and society.
He holds a doctor of philosophy from the University of Minnesota and completed the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education.
 
 
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