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New York State Police Say Crash Claimed the Life of Another Motorcyclist
New York State Police say a Hudson Valley man is dead after a crash at the intersection of a state route Saturday evening. Unfortunately, the crash appears to have been caused by the fleeing motorcyclist who was trying to escape authorities, according to a preliminary investigation. The latest fatal crash...
THEATER REVIEW: ‘Shake It Up: A Shakespeare Cabaret’ plays on Shakespeare & Company’s Tina Packer Stage through July 7
Familiar Shakespeare scenes and sonnets flesh out this more-than-clever revue, a musical excursion through love and deception devised by actor and singer Jacob Ming-Trent. In a brilliant flash of inspiration, he has devised a 90-minute show that could—and should—run all summer instead of just one week. A company of 12 players fill the Tina Packer Stage at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox; they fill it with music, merriment, and love.
Canton Fire delivers lifesaving in-ambulance blood transfusion, first in the state
First responders performed a whole blood transfusion on a patient in the back of an ambulance Saturday morning, the first time the life-saving measure has been done in Massachusetts. The Canton Fire Department administered an on-site blood transfusion after responding to a car crash on Saturday, sustaining the victim until...
Troy comptroller resigns ahead of budget season
More questions have been raised around Troy's finances after the city's comptroller stepped down. Some city council members shared concerns after the first quarter financial report came late and the presentation was incomplete.
School board OKs new playground, reviews other facility repair needs
WILMINGTON- Next year’s Twin Valley Elementary School students will have a place to play, thanks to funding provided by the Twin Valley School District at their Wednesday, June 26 meeting, and 1% funding approved by the Wilmington Selectboard at a special meeting on Thursday, June 27. Support local journalism....
Vermont Democrat warns Biden could take other Democrats down with him
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch (D) warned Wednesday that President Biden could take other Democrats down with him if he loses badly in November, and said he doesn’t know anymore if Biden would be a stronger candidate than Vice President Harris. “So if we do really poorly at the presidential level, that creates a fierce undertow,”…
Rescue founders saw community need
WILMINGTON - Deerfield Valley Rescue is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The organization, which many locals simply refer to as “Rescue” was founded in 1974. The nonprofit organization provides “prehospital emergency medical care” to residents in the towns of Wilmington, Dover, Searsburg, Somerset, Whitingham, Halifax, and parts of Marlboro and Stratton. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Serial burglars continue to be charged for alleged crimes, some after release
Jesse Stockman and Michael Monge have been keeping local law enforcement and courts busy for the past six months and now police have added charges The post Serial burglars continue to be charged for alleged crimes, some after release first appeared on Spotlight News.
Woman arrested for allegedly trying to stop herbicide application in Lake George
Woman allegedly tried to stop herbicide application in Lake George. One person was arrested Saturday for allegedly trying to stop a controversial herbicide from being used in Lake George. The herbicide is designed to kill the invasive species milfoil. Helena Rice was on a personal watercraft in Sheep Meadow Bay...
Tanglewood is getting ready for their Fourth of July celebrations with James Taylor and fireworks
LENOX, Mass. — Tanglewood is getting ready for their Fourth of July concert and fireworks and people already started lining up for their spot on the lawn for James Taylor’s first show Wednesday. What You Need To Know. Tanglewood is getting ready for their Fourth of July celebrations.
Art Omi debuts new architect and artist–designed pavilions in Chatham, New York
At Art Omi, a series of new architect-designed pavilions will stretch across a 190-acre pastoral landscape in Chatham, New York. The project—officially known as Art Omi Pavilions @ Chatham—broke ground in May, and will debut 18 carbon-neutral pavilions collaboratively designed with artists and collectors. The multiphase endeavor features artists like Alice Aycock and Torkwase Dyson and architecture firms like SO — IL, Jahn/, and BKSK Architects.
Stott Family Farms Case Study
For decades, the Stott family has wholeheartedly embraced farming, viewing it not only as a profession but as a way of life. Led by the proud 3rd generation farming family, which includes Kevin, Jeff, and Don Stott, along with the next generation of farmers, John and Ira, the farm has recently expanded its operations near Selkirk. They now operate a 4000-acre grain farm split between the Selkirk area and their home farm in Niverville, where they also have 3 hog sites and a poultry operation.
Agreement: Catskill school musical director reprimanded, fined $1,000 after allegations she told students to tape mouths shut
Agreement: Catskill school musical director reprimanded, fined $1,000. The Catskill school musical director who was suspended after allegations that she told students to put tape on their mouths during a rehearsal has received a letter of reprimand and been fined $1,000, according to a settlement with the district. Michelle Storrs-Ryan...
SEASON PREVIEW: PS21 is an Astonishing Venue Not to be Missed
You will find PS21, the Center for Contemporary Performance, in the small town of Chatham, New York, only 20 minutes from the Massachusetts state line. So, for those of us endeavoring to cover all the remarkable performances on stages in the Berkshires, PS21 is an astonishing venue not to be missed. This center not only brings in world-class performing and visual arts including theatre, dance, contemporary circus, music, opera, film and public art installations. It is also fostering incredible new work and is connecting to the community in multiple and significant ways. The aim of this article is to introduce our readers to PS21 and to also give them a sneak preview of two very exciting theatre productions coming up in July.
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
RPI Women's Hockey Introduces 2024-25 Newcomers
TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's ice hockey team and head coach Bryan Vines have announced eight newcomers set to join the Engineers' roster ahead of 2024-25 season. This incoming class features five forwards, two defenders, and a goalie, as well as a pair of transfers and a former National Champion.
Bethlehem and Albany County responders extricate man from under collapsed concrete porch
A Roweland Avenue man was swallowed by his front porch and pinned under 1,500 pounds of concrete on Tuesday, June 25, The post Bethlehem and Albany County responders extricate man from under collapsed concrete porch first appeared on Spotlight News.
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