Learn How to Solve the Rubik's Cube at the Adams Free Library

10:35AM / Monday, August 04, 2025Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Free Library will offer an evening of guided lessons for how to solve the classic Rubik's Cube.

The program is part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program – Level Up at Your Library. Space is limited; registration is required (413) 743-8345.

The program will be led by Ric Donati who is a local hobbyist with a passion for solving the Rubik's Cube. Donati competed at the Rubik's Cube World Championships, organized his own competitions, and has taught the solutions to 5th and 6th graders at Williamstown Elementary for their Adventures in Learning programs. Donati and his team will give a brief presentation on the cube, the world of competitions, and some fun facts, and then jump into teaching how to solve the cube using the "beginner method."

This special event is sponsored by the Adams Lions Club as part of their celebration of their 85th anniversary of receiving their charter.

"The Rubik's Cube is a classic puzzle that has stumped so many players, including myself," said Emily Brannan, Children's Librarian. "I am excited to bring Donati's expertise and guided lessons to the Adams Community. I think this will be a fun and engaging program for all family members," said Brannan.

Families are invited to call (413)743-8345 and register for the "Learn to Solve the Rubik's Cube" at the Adams Free Library on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6:00-7:0 p.m. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Library events are free and open to the public. Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library.

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Adams Man in Wednesday's Stabbing Incident Arraigned on Assault Charges

Staff Reports 01:00PM / Friday, January 30, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — An Adams man who called 911 on Tuesday night saying he had been stabbed was arraigned Friday on charges related to that incident and on outstanding warrants.

Philip White, 25, is accused of stabbing himself and calling 911 posing as a "friend." According to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, an officer responding to the scene at 31 Commercial St. fired his weapon when the White was "observed approaching the officer in a threatening manner with an object in his hand." He missed, and no one was further injured.

White was initially held at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield for a mental health evaluation and was reported in stable condition from his wounds, which were described as not life-threatening.

He was charged in Northern Berkshire District Court with assault with a dangerous weapon, to wit: cutting instrument, in connection with the Jan. 27 incident. He is being held without right to bail probation violation from charges of assault and battery, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct from an incident on Sept. 12, 2025.

White has three outstanding warrants which include three counts of trespass and one count of assault and battery on a family/household member. The court has additionally ordered an evaluation on his competence to stand trial and at the defense request, criminal responsibility.

A dangerousness hearing request is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4.

District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said he will announce the findings of the full investigation into this incident, including the officer's discharge of his firearm, upon the conclusion of the investigation. The DA's Office said there would not be any additional comments at this time.

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