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The Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics USA Games this week in Orlando, Fla.

North Adams' Thomas Earns Three Wins at Special Olympics

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ORLANDO, Fla. — North Adams' Jenna Thomas made it three golds in three events at this week's Special Olympics USA Games.
 
Thomas finished her competition on Thursday by helping Team Massachusetts earn a team gold at the Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center.
 
That added to the individual gold Thomas picked up on Tuesday and the doubles gold she earned on Wednesday.
 
Thomas, who has been competing in Special Olympics for 20 years, said competing on the national stage was a unique opportunity.
 
"Going to the USA games is an honor to represent Massachusetts and meet a lot of new people," Thomas said in remarks reported by Special Olympics.
 
"Being at an event like this lets me be myself, no judgment."

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Mother's Day: Weekend Outlook

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
There are a variety of events this Mother's Day weekend, from tea parties to cake decorating to live music and more. 
 
Editor's Pick 
 
Daffodil and Tulip Festival
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Thursday through Sunday 
 
The historic home and garden will conclude its annual Daffodil and Tulip Festival this weekend. The festival showcases more than 150,000 daffodils, tulips, and minor bulbs across eight acres of land.
 
The 48-acre estate will be decorated "with a variety of blooms, containers, displays and decorations against the backdrop of stunning views of Monument Mountain and the Berkshire Hills," the website said.
 
Mixed bouquets, container plants, and a pre-sale of spring bulbs will be sold at a pop-up shop outside the greenhouse. Food and refreshments will be for sale at the outdoor snack shack. Admittance to the inside of the house will be permitted for self-guided tours of the first floor and to provide access to the museum's gift shop.
 
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