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Man hit, killed by train in North Adams
The death of a 40-year-old man hit by a train in North Adams is under investigation. The man was hit near the American Legion late Tuesday morning, according to the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office. The victim has been identified as Douglas Hawley of North Adams. The District Attorney’s...
DO NOT Eat Certain Seafood From These Massachusetts Fishing Holes
This advice is for my fellow Massachusetts friends and neighbors who enjoy the sport of fishing. If you're into it just for fun and you throw back anything you catch, that's fine. However, if you like to feed your family with what you catch, please keep reading. The Massachusetts Department...
Update: Berkshire County under a heat advisory until Friday evening
On Friday at 3:50 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Berkshire County. The weather service adds to anticipate, "Heat index values in the mid 90s." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," comments the weather service. Mastering the...
Berkshire County residents who had their Harris fundraiser tickets abruptly canceled still without answers
While over 750 ticketed Harris supporters attended the sold-out fundraiser at the Colonial Theatre Saturday, Erin Milne of Adams was not among them. “I grew up here and have lived most of my life here," she told WAMC. "I work out of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Berkshire Community College. Before that, I worked at MCLA for a long time, and I continue to work there as an adjunct instructor. I'm also a local elected official. I'm on the Hoosac Valley School Committee, and I'm an Adams town meeting member, and I have a fairly long history of civic and social engagement in Berkshire County.”
Western Mass Father Of 2 ID'd As Man Killed By Train Strike
A Berkshire County father of two young children was identified as the victim of a fatal train strike Tuesday morning, July 30, authorities said. Douglas Hawley, age 40, of North Adams, was killed just before 11:30 a.m. after being hit by the train in North Adams, the Berkshire County District …
Massachusetts’ 3 Best Cities For Biking In The Buff
To be completely honest, Berkshire County, I wasn't even aware this was a "thing" but apparently it is. This unusual activity, pastime, hobby, sport, whatever you want to call it, is gaining more enthusiasts every day in this country. As I mentioned above, I had no idea this was a...
Prevention Needs Assessment survey reveals Monument Mountain and Mount Everett High School student attitudes about drugs and alcohol
Editor’s note: Madeline Hardy is a student of Monument Mountain High School, class of 2025. Madeline is a co-chair of the Railroad Street Youth Project’s Southern Berkshire Community Health Coalition. The organization is a group of community partners collaborating to prevent youth substance use in South County. Berkshire...
Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit Berkshire County Wednesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 7:41 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m. for Berkshire County. Look for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Copake, or...
Berkshire Force 10s Win County Championship
DALTON, Mass. -- Emma Wixsom Tuesday threw two shutout innings to lift the Berkshire Force 10-and-under softball team to a 16-7 win over Dalton and a Berkshire County Summer Softball League Championship at Chamberlain Park. Wixsom struck out eight hitters in the game, which ended after four innings due to...
District Attorney's Office Reports a Rise in Senior Citizen Scams
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office is alerting residents to an overall increase in scams targeting senior citizens. On Oct. 3, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney's Office, will hold two informational sessions on senior fraud. One event will take place in North Adams (location TBD) and the other will occur at the Lenox Community Center. More information on these events to come.
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