Williamstown Dispensary Hosts Donation Drive for Local Shelter

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Silver Therapeutics is inviting the Williamstown community to join a fall donation drive benefiting Louison House, the local organization providing emergency, transitional, and supportive housing for Northern Berkshire County residents.
 
Through Oct. 31, customers and community members can drop off essential items at Silver Therapeutics' Williamstown store located at 238 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267. 
 
Needed donations include: twin-sized blankets, microwavable meals, bottled water or juice (16 oz or smaller), can openers, small umbrellas, deodorant, band-aids, body soap, shampoo & conditioner, razors, toothpaste & toothbrushes, and Walmart or Big Y gift cards.
 
As a thank-you, each donation will earn a ticket for a raffle basket, with two winners drawn, one in September and one in October.
 
"We are grateful and thrilled to lead another donation drive in the wonderful community of Williamstown, " said Brendan McKee, COO of Silver Therapeutics. "For 7+ years we have hosted these types of donation drives several times a year and we are always pleasantly surprised by the generosity of our customers and community members. Giving back has always been a priority for our organization and we look forward to helping those in need in and around the northern Berkshires for years to come."
 
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RSNE Wins Cal Ripken Majors Title

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Williamstown RSNE Thursday beat Wildcat Sports Group of Lee, 12-7, to win the Berkshire County Cal Ripken majors division championship.
 
RSNE took the first two games of the best-of-three series to claim the crown, winning, 14-4, in Lee on Tuesday.
 
In the deciding game, RSNE jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first, but WSG struck right back in the second.
 
Again, the hosts pulled ahead, with three in the third to take a 7-4 lead, but Wildcat Sports Group, which got a 2-for-3 day at the plate from Finn L., came back to tie it, 7-7, in the top of the fifth.
 
In the bottom of the frame, Marco KoaMaya, Jake Perez and Charlie Sabot singled in a five-run rally that put RSNE on top for good.
 
Perez went 2-for-2 with a double and three RBIs to lead RSNE's offense. KoaMaya was 2-for-3 at the plate.
 
KoaMaya also threw three innings, allowing just one earned run, to earn the win on the mound in relief. Four RSNE pitchers combined to allow three earned runs and strike out 10.
 
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