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BCC Student Discovers Rare Osprey Nest
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Danielle Lemieux was on her routine commute to class at Berkshire Community College when she spied a rare sight. The ornithology student discovered the third osprey nest on record in the county. While it isn't rare for the birds of prey to be seen in the...
Berkshire International Film Festival announces complete festival lineup
Great Barrington — The 18th annual Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) announces another blockbuster weekend line-up of films, events, and very special guests. The festival runs from May 30 through June 2, in Great Barrington and Lenox. Marked with strong international programming and an ongoing commitment to presenting the best in documentary, independent film, the festival brings together films, filmmakers, industry professionals, and fans for a four-day celebration. The lineup features 24 documentaries, 26 narrative features, 18 short films, and a free animated-shorts selection for kids. The festival brings stories from 22 countries, including Germany, Argentina, India, Austria, Sweden, France, Eritrea, Israel, Hungary, Iceland, Canada, Palestine, UK, Spain, Ukraine, Ireland, Brazil, Norway, and South Africa. This year’s festival promises to not only transport film fans to foreign lands but also deliver important, engaging, powerful, and entertaining stories from around the United States and here in the Berkshire community. BIFF is also proud to have expanded to the Lenox Town Hall where films will be presented throughout the weekend. And finally, BIFF will present a curated selection of feature films and three short film slots being presented at the in-person festival, to be screened virtually. For the complete selection of films and events, please visit BIFF’s website.
Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway
In Columbia County, one southbound lane of the Taconic State Parkway will close in the town of Taghkanic between County Route 10 and Exit 80 beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, April 29. The roadway will remain down to a single lane of traffic through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3,...
Family of domestic violence victim honor her memory through scholarship fundraiser
BLANDFORD — Sarah Powers had just turned 11 years old when both her parents died in 2002. Powers’ father, Henry Trudeau, fatally stabbed her mother, Karen Hart, and died by suicide shortly after. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Selectboard to review independent report on ‘Gender Queer’ police investigation at April 29 meeting
Great Barrington — The possible last chapter of the controversy over the Police Department’s handling of an investigation at W.E.B. Du Bois Middle School is scheduled to play out at the Selectboard meeting on Monday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. Back on December 8, in an incident that...
From Pittsfield to Perp Walk: Man Charged in Child Trafficking Horror, Faces Decades in the Slammer
A 50-year-old Pittsfield man stands accused of a heinous crime, charged with transporting a minor across state lines for illicit purposes. Paul Newton-Irelan was indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield and is slated to appear soon in federal court, officials announced last week. According to a revelation by...
Otis police warn of kidnapping scam after resident receives hoax call
OTIS — The Otis Police Department issued a scam alert today after a resident received a distressing phone call claiming a loved one had been abducted and demanding a ransom. The call, which included a voice resembling that of the alleged abductee, turned out to be a scam. Authorities...
DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking. The City Council mulled a study and resulting design on Tuesday that maintains...
Pittsfield honors past volunteer with a tree on Arbor Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Arbor Day is a celebration of trees planted, maintained and preserved throughout the country. Many communities across Massachusetts are celebrating this week. Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti announced April 26 as Arbor Day this year. The city planted an American Elm tree in honor of the late...
Pou Ks 10, Pittsfield Wins 6th Straight
PITTSFIELD , Mass. – Amanda Pou and Isabella MacDonald led the way on Friday as the Pittsfield softball team kept its winning streak alive at six. On Friday, the South Hadley Tigers traveled to Pittsfield. In a pitching duel between the Tigers’ Isabella Schefler and Pittsfield’s Pou, both went...
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