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Trey Anastasio Makes Good On Long-Awaited Collaboration With The Boston Pops [Videos]
Four years after they were originally supposed to collaborate, Trey Anastasio and the Boston Pops finally joined forces on Saturday in Lenox, MA. The concert at the Tanglewood outdoor amphitheater followed the Phish guitarist’s show with the National Symphony Orchestra earlier in the week and featured an identical setlist.
Stories from the Berkshire Militia
MONTEREY, Mass. — On July 6 at noon, Timothy Abbott, from Spencer's Additional Continental Regiment, will share the stories of soldiers from Berkshire County who enlisted in the Continental Army and State Levies. Their involvement in the American Revolutionary era and their experiences in the military will shine a...
Preview Auction Items Right Now
Summer is here and your opportunity for savings is just days away. That's right! Berkshire County's Great Radio Online Auction is coming. The online auction begins this Saturday, July 6 at 9 a.m. You can preview a list of auction items right here. Once again the auction is online for your convenience Just like last time, we have teamed up with our parent company’s auction site, called Seize the Deal.
Why are flags at half-staff in Mass. ahead of Fourth of July?
The U.S. flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag are being lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in honor of a Massachusetts Air National Guard member who died in June. Pierre D. Dushime, of Natick, died on June 25 “while serving our country,” according to a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
Massachusetts State Police investigating after fatal fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-195
Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fiery fatal highway crash. According to Trooper Brandon Doherty, at just after 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Dartmouth responded to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on Route 195 westbound prior to Exit 1 in Seekonk. Upon the arrival of Troopers,...
New England animal shelters hope to give dogs their forever homes
BOSTON — Across the United States, countless dogs find themselves in shelters waiting for a second chance at life.The MSPCA holds several summer adoption events at its shelters across Massachusetts. Adoption fees for certain animals are waived as the shelters look to place them with loving homes. The Hotel...
Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Alex Edelman Added Show And More
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced casting and additional members of the creative team for the world premiere of Pamela Palmer, written by Tony Award nominee David Ives, directed by his longtime collaborator, Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie; additional creative team members for Sara Porkalob's Dragon Mama, Part II of the Dragon Cycle directed by Andrew Russell, starting performances tonight; and additional creative team members for Rachel Bloom's Death, Let Me Do My Show directed by Seth Barrish, starting performances on Friday, July 5.
At least one Mass. lawmaker thinks Biden should step aside
State Sen. Jason Lewis said that last week's debate showed that President Joe Biden is not up to the task of forcefully confronting Donald Trump. As the ramifications of President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance last week continue to reverberate throughout the Democratic Party, at least one elected official in Massachusetts is calling for him to step aside in favor of a younger candidate.
6 Eph Women’s Golfers Named WGCA All-American Scholars
CORAL SPRINGS, FL -- The 2023-24 Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team was announced today with 1,497 women's collegiate golfers from 412 programs recognized with this prestigious honor. Three first years, two sophomores and one junior on Tomas Adalsteinsson's 2023-24 Williams Women's golf team that finished 10th at the...
Columbia County Fair To Feature 90’s Country Hitmaker In Concert
Fair season is about to begin in the Capital Region, and a beloved 90's Country artist will perform at the Columbia County Fair. It has been one of the most amazing summers ever for Country concerts here in the Capital Region. And now in addition to our 10 Country concerts at SPAC, it is time to start gearing up for all the amazing concerts we see at our local county fairs.
Survivor’s play about abuse by priest to premiere in Chester
CHESTER — The Chester Theatre Company will present the world premiere of “Unreconciled,” July 4-14 on stage in the historical Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd. Co-written by Jay Sefton and Mark Basquill and directed by James Barry, co-producing artistic director of Chester Theatre with Tara Franklin, “Unreconciled” is the true story of an adolescent actor cast as Jesus in a play directed by a pedophile priest, and the survivor’s journey that follows. Sefton, whose personal story it is, performs each role.
‘Can’t be Black and Have a Firearm’: Purple Heart Veteran Arrested By NYPD for Possession of His Own Gun Despite Having Valid Concealed Weapon Permit Issued By the Same Police Department
In another apparent case of “Driving while Black,” a highly decorated Black U.S. Army veteran with a concealed weapons permit was pulled over for unspecified […] ‘Can’t be Black and Have a Firearm’: Purple Heart Veteran Arrested By NYPD for Possession of His Own Gun Despite Having Valid Concealed Weapon Permit Issued By the Same Police Department
Springfield Jazz Festival set to kick off next week with New Orleans musician
The swinging sounds of New Orleans will be coming to town when Glen David Andrews kicks off this year’s Springfield Jazz Festival on Wednesday, July 10. Andrews’ performance, which is a preview concert to the festival on July 12 and 13, will be held at One Financial Plaza by Nadim’s Mediterranean Restaurant. The entirety of the Springfield Jazz Festival, including the July 10 preview, is free, but donations are encouraged so the festival can remain free of charge in the years ahead.
JGS Lifecare to hold 43rd annual Classic Day of tournaments in Longmeadow to support the care of community elders
A leading healthcare system serving seniors and their families in western Massachusetts is set to host its annual fundraiser this month to support the care of community elders.
South Troy Pool Opened Monday- with Free Lunch
The kids took their first dive of the summer into the pool splashing around and hanging out with friends and family in South Troy Monday. " The opening is fun... It's really cold but it's still fun because I get to hang out with my cousins." Anaya, a swimmer said.
SUNY Adirondack offers free health care training
QUEENSBURY, New York (June 25, 2024) — SUNY Adirondack is proud to announce New York State Education Department approval of the college’s Personal Care Aide (PCA), Home Health Aide (HHA) and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training programs. Healthcare Pathways, a program funded by a State University of New...
Suit alleges negligence during intended short stay at nursing home led to death
GUILDERLAND — The daughter of a woman who died after a brief stay at the nursing home in Guilderland Center is suing The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Guilderland for no less than $10 million to be determined at trial. The 16-page suit was filed on June 28 at...
Feather Locklear and Hennifer Aniston lead police on wild chicken chase
They're not your average run-of-the-mill fugitives. Two hens, Feather Locklear and Hennifer Aniston, kept Watervliet Police busy one week in June. CBS6 spoke to the two officers credited with catching these jailbirds after they flew the coop. "It was a very unexpected call." Officer Ryan Watson says. "It's not every...
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