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Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face NY criminal fraud trial, judge rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face trial in New York on criminal-fraud charges over a push to fund the former U.S. president's signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a judge ruled on Friday.
BITS & BYTES – HAPPENING SOON: Darlene Love and Natasha Bedingfield at The Colonial; Amélie at The Clark; Rusted Chains at Dottie’s; Dewey Hall ice cream social; Berkshire Bounty and Berkshire United Way bridge lunch gap; Pickleball Tournament; Dalton Rotary Club Golf Tournament; BCC orientation
Berkshire Theatre Group and Barrington Stage Company present ‘An Evening with Darlene Love & Natasha Bedingfield’ at The Colonial Theatre. Pittsfield— On Thursday, August 29th at 7:30 p.m., Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Barrington Stage Company (BSC) present “An Evening with Darlene Love & Natasha Bedingfield” at The Colonial Theatre.
Shooting incident in Adams, MA under investigation
The Adams Police Department in Massachusetts is investigating a shooting incident that happened early Saturday morning around 7:00 a.m. They report that it involved two people who know each other, and one person was shot and treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Police say there is no active...
Dutchess County Dog Saved From Awful Hoarding Situation Finds New Home
An awful hoarding situation in Dutchess County has a heartwarming ending for one rescue pup. Over 20 Dogs Saved from Hoarding Situation in Milan, NY. Several local animal rescues were on the scene earlier this year to assist in what some volunteers called the "worst hoarding situation" they have ever encountered.
Town officials unsatisfied with Catskill woman's changes to her pollinator-friendly yard
CATSKILL, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Catskill woman is in a growing dispute with town officials over her lawn. Jenae DiNapoli has transformed her lawn into an oasis of native plants and haven for pollinators, but for months, Catskill town officials have been trying to get her to cut it, citing it violates town codes.
Bill Belichick Will be the Buffalo Bills Head Coach in 2025
Belichick has been doing a national tour from the Pat McAfee show to NFL Broadcasts, to getting offered many NFL Jobs, but there’s truly only three coaching jobs I can see him taking: The Dallas Cowboys (Jerry Jones, popularity of Dallas, indoor stadium), the New York Giants (connection to Owners), or the Buffalo Bills.
Berkshire region real estate sales
26 Overlook: Mge Rt and Michael Kwasniowski of Adams to Todd Powers, $125,000 on 08/09/2024. 33-35 Grove Street: Pnc Bank Na of Adams to Trevor W. Crombie, $100,000 on 08/07/2024. 70 Friend Street: Jeffrey P. Ciuk and Julie M. Lyons-Sweeney of Adams to Michael W. Estes, $37,500 on 08/09/2024. 168...
Home To U.S.’s Largest Debt Increase Is Iconic Massachusetts City
Some shocking news concerning certain Massachusetts residents according to the personal finance pros at WalletHub. Debt is a major global concern for many people nowadays obviously. But this latest report from WalletHub was still something of a shocker to me. WalletHub just released its report on the Cities Where People...
Looking for signs of fall? When to expect autumn's arrival in Massachusetts, New England
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Don't let a few acorns fool you. Fall foliage season is still at least a few weeks away for New England. The region up along the Canadian border doesn't typically see colors coming to peak until late September. Colors then progress southward through October and peak in Boston toward the end of the month.
CT’s DNC delegates applaud Buttigieg as they mull the other glass ceiling
CHICAGO — Gov. Ned Lamont lavished praise on Pete Buttigieg, the cabinet secretary inevitably described as an ascendant figure in national Democratic politics, in introducing him Thursday at a breakfast for delegates from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. “I know there’s a journey just beginning,” Lamont said. How far or...
BlueWave Develops Massachusetts Community Solar Agrivoltaics Projects
BlueWave has completed five projects across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that incorporate the company’s dual-use solar design and operate under the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program. The projects, which the company owns and operates, are located in Palmer, Haverhill, Dighton and Douglas, adding 19.8 MW of generation and 29.7...
Mass. Gov. Healey signs bill expanding access to midwives, doula services
A compromise bill that will expand access to an array of critical maternal health services is now the law of the land in Massachusetts. Democratic Gov. Maura Healey signed the legislation on Friday. It was one of the Legislature’s pieces of unfinished business left over from the end of formal sessions earlier this month.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Aug. 22
Before hitting the beach this weekend, check out this list of closed waterfronts. Summer may be winding down, but there is still time to hit the beach. Just make sure you visit an open one. These 86 beaches across Massachusetts are closed as of Aug. 22 due to bacteria concerns.
Mass. Lottery’s fourth round of Martha’s Vineyard trip winners revealed
Six more people won all-inclusive Martha’s Vineyard trips for next summer from “Jaws” lottery tickets, the Massachusetts State Lottery announced Wednesday. The “Jaws” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play, was released on March 26. It has bth regular instant prizes and prizes that can be won from Second Chance drawings. There are two $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed as of Aug. 22.
Rep. Paul Frost rises to challenge from rival in state primary
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported Rep. Paul Frost's hometown. In his bid for a 29th and 30th year representing a portion of Worcester County, Paul Frost, R-Auburn, is out there doing his job as a candidate — meeting people, attending community events, raising funds, sending out mailers, knocking on...
Gun rights activists target new Massachusetts law with lawsuit and repeal effort
BOSTON (AP) — No sooner had Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a sweeping new firearms bill into law last month than gun rights activists filed a lawsuit challenging it, calling the measure an “historic attack on our civil rights.”. Activists are also hoping to place a question on...
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