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Police: Bennington County man assaulted driver he says sped past house
A Bennington County man allegedly attacked a man because he was driving too fast outside his home. Vermont State Police responded to an incident on Pine Ridge Drive in Pownal on Tuesday just before 6:15 p.m. Douglas Peltier, 47, is accused of confronting the 67-year-old man, who is also from Pownal, as he drove by his residence. He later assaulted him when he was outside of his vehicle, police said.
REVIEW: “Shake It Up: A Shakespearean Cabaret” at Shakespeare & Company
“Shake It Up: A Shakespearean Cabaret” was conceived by actor Jacob Ming-Trent and Shakespeare and Company artistic director Allyn Burrows as a way for devotees of the Bard as well as those not as well versed in his oeuvre to enjoy his words juxtaposed with songs inspired by and/or reminiscent of the subject matter of his plays and sonnets.
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
Two Encon officers remove rattlesnake from Lake George hotel
Two environmental conservation officers were in the right place at the right time to catch a rattlesnake at a hotel. The officers were attending a training course in Lake George on the safe handling of rattlesnakes, when they received a call that a snake had gotten into the common area of a hotel on the lake, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.
No Day But Today: “RENT” Returns to the Mac-Haydn
(July 4, 2024–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre continues its summer season with Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent,” running July 18 through July 28. The groundbreaking story inspired by Puccini’s “La Bohème” returns to the Mac-Haydn stage, captivating audiences with its raw, resonant storytelling and remarkable...
$710K Lottery Jackpot: North Attleborough-Based Trust Claims Prize
The winning Megabucks ticket was sold at a Bristol County store for the drawing on Wednesday, May 22, and claimed by the Coogan Smith 2024 Clients' Trust One, Massachusetts State Lottery officials announced on Wednesday, July 3. The trust, which was represented by trustee Stephen Withers Jr., chose to receive...
Man seriously injures hand with fireworks in Schenectady
The Schenectady Police Department is investigating after a 43-year-old man seriously injured his hand due to fireworks. Police said the incident happened around 8:45 a.m. on Thursday in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood.
Troy man accused of having guns, drugs
A Troy man is accused of possessing guns and drugs. Police searched a residence on 2nd Street near Madison Street in South Troy on Tuesday. Officers also stopped a vehicle nearby. The driver of that vehicle, Nashier N. Clayton, had two illegal guns and cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, Troy Police...
Town consultant advises West Stockbridge Select Board regarding cannabis farmer’s odor-mitigation proposal
West Stockbridge — The Select Board heard a review July 1 by third party consultant Mike Lannan, president of Tech Environmental, of an odor mitigation proposal produced by Byars Scientific, the consultant for cannabis grower Wiseacre, 42 Baker Street. The group decided to defer further action until additional information submitted by Byars regarding the project is reviewed by Lannan.
Police surround Rensselaer home in ‘swatting’ incident
Police surround Rensselaer home in false swatting incident. Rensselaer Police surrounded a home on Wednesday for what they thought was a person who shot his family, but actually was a false “swatting” call. Officers from multiple police agencies responded to a residence on the 2000 block of 10th...
James Taylor's 50th year at Tanglewood remains an 'economic stimulus' for the Berkshires
One town in the Berkshires is expecting an extra 20,000 visitors this week for one reason: James Taylor. The legendary singer is marking the 50th anniversary of his July 4th concerts at Tanglewood. Every year, Taylor performs over two nights at the outdoor music venue in Lenox and the concerts...
West Stockbridge reverses course on new Fire/EMT Committee meetings
West Stockbridge — Following a June 21 statement by Town Administrator Marie Ryan to The Berkshire Edge that the town’s new Fire/EMS Committee meetings would be held in private, West Stockbridge officials changed course. On July 2, Ryan emailed The Berkshire Edge stating that the Shared Fire/EMS Committee meetings—to include representatives from Richmond and Stockbridge—would be open to the public. However, she did not respond by press time as to whether any sessions of the West Stockbridge Fire/EMS Committee alone, without representatives from the other two towns, would be available to the public.
Eagle Mill abatement, cleanup in the works to redevelop site into mixed-use project in Lee
Lee — A May 7 draft report reflected cleanup options for the mixed-use Eagle Mill project in Lee to be located at a former industrial site on West Center Street. The report is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to its loan to the town for the mitigation in conjunction with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC). The report is being reviewed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) as part of the project’s environmental assessment.
Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Wall-E
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pet of the Week is Wall-E! This active boy is an approximately 8-month-old pit...
Common Ground Festival in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mill Town Foundation announces the inaugural Common Ground Festival that will take place on Saturday, July 6 between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Pittsfield Common at 100 First Street. Sponsored and programmed by Mill Town Foundation, this free event welcomes all ages and includes...
Here are innovative ways Mass. colleges are tackling the demand for mental health services
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UPDATED: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — It’s the Fourth of July!. Today, 248 years ago, America officially adopted the Declaration of Independence and officially broke ties with Britain. Many towns and cities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts are celebrating the holiday in many different ways – from food, music, parades,...
Avangrid’s federal approval readies start of New England offshore wind projects
Avangrid Inc., the nation’s leading offshore wind developer, recently received federal approval of its construction and operations plan for the New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore projects, which could provide enough clean, reliable energy ... Read More » The post Avangrid’s federal approval readies start of New England offshore wind projects appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Single family residence sells in Westfield for $760,000
A spacious, recently built house located at 71 Flynn Meadow Road in Westfield has a new owner. The 2,549-square-foot property, built in 2018, was sold on June 12, 2024. The $760,000 purchase price works out to $298 per square foot. This single-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 1.7-acre.
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