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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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Police Determine Social Media Threat to McCann Tech Not Credible

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools (NAPS) issued an "all-call" to families Thursday morning, announcing that a potential social media threat directed at McCann Technical School has been deemed not credible.

Although McCann is part of the Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational Technical School District and is not a NAPS school, district officials issued the notification to keep local families informed.

The message indicated that while the North Adams Police Department continues to investigate the matter, they have determined there is no active threat at this time.

The brief statement read:

"There is NOT an active threat at McCann Tech and students and staff are not in any danger. North Adams Public Schools will continue to operate using its standard safety procedures."

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