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Towns consider oil options
While North Adams was able to wait until October to secure their heating oil price at $2.54 per gallon, some towns in Northern Berkshire County were not as lucky and are now trying to find out what their ...
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Garden club gives decorating tips at Harper Center
Eleven garden club members brought some holiday cheer to the Harper Center Monday afternoon, providing materials and instruction for several senior citizens to make centerpieces.
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Drunk driver found guilty
An Adams man who was drunk when his car collided with a motorcycle operator has been convicted of motor vehicle homicide.
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Springfield thug set kitten on fire
The 8-week-old kitten was found still smoldering in a shocking case of animal cruelty in the western Massachusetts city's Hungry Hill neighborhood on Monday.
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Dam project seeks funding
Cost estimates for the removal of the Briggsville Dam and restoration of the riverbed have increased, but the project is still on track - as long as additional funding sources can be found.
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Veteran returns from aid efforts
She'll never forget the little girl with the Kool-Aid-blue eyes and coal-black hair.
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North Adams could rename rink after Vietnam vet
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.- The mayor of North Adams wants to rename the city's skating rink after a decorated Vietnam War veteran who died saving a wounded comrade's life.
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Today in local history
City Manager Albert Fuller reported appointment of four reserve police officers and a public health nurse who were certified as eligible for the jobs by Civil Service last week.
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Groups launch effort to make sure alcohol isn't sold to kids
During the next three months, North County police departments will be conducting compliance checks on liquor stores and bars to make sure they are not selling alcoholic beverages to people under 21 years old.
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Today in local history
Pvt. Henry Doran Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Doran of 149 Bradley St., has been assigned to Co.
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Today in local history
Two members of Explorer Post 98 of this city were presented Eagle Scout awards at the post's annual court of honor dinner Saturday evening in North Adams Grange Hall.
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Grant nourishes Project Bread
Food insecurity -- the inability to buy enough food or having family members go hungry at least once a day -- is on the rise throughout the state, according to Project Bread's "Annual Status Report on Hunger." ...
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Stings target liquor stores
North County alcohol establishments will be expected to perform according to the letter of the law for the next three months because police departments in North Adams, Adams and Williamstown are conducting ...
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Today in local history
Five-year-old Jane Champney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Champney of Pownal, Vt., was announced as area winner in the 24th annual Children's National Photograph Contest.
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Businesses depend on local support
While shopping locally has always been a message of business owners here and throughout the Berkshires, the phrase has taken on greater significance this holiday season, as the regional economy continues to ...
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Santa Fund tops $4,300
Generous contributions from local individuals, organizations and businesses brought the Northern Berkshire Santa Fund over the $4,300 mark in its first week.
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Today in local history
Former Mayor Cornelius O'Brien, District Court clerk since May 1949, has taken over the position of city clerk.
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Tenants file criminal charges against landlord Borer
The tenants of beleaguered landlord Daniel Borer are trying a new tactic to get their money back - criminal charges.
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Gas prices dip below $2 per gallon
Gas prices may be dropping faster than a lead zeppelin, but Mayor John Barrett III says more needs to be done to keep North Berkshire on par with everywhere else.
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Lev gets superintendent post
After five months at the helm of the North Berkshire School Union as interim superintendent, Jonathan Lev has been permanently appointed to oversee the district's student population of about 600 and its three ...
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