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North Berkshire Community Dance
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass — On May 11, North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance with calling (teaching) by Quena Crain, and live traditional fiddle music by masters of the New England contra dance repertoire. The dance will run from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall...
Off the Menu: Greenfield Culinary Institute is training next generation of chefs for free
Getting professional training as a restaurant chef can turn out to be major investment, with tuition and fees at top-tier culinary schools exceeding $50,000 a year. Those fortunate enough to make the cut at Greenfield’s Stone Soup Culinary Institute (SSCI) don’t have to worry about tuition bills, however, since the Institute is free to those attending. It operates as a 100% tuition-free program, thanks to support from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Urban Agenda grant program along with contributions from community members and other supporters.
Wahconah Girls, Boys Earn Pair of Dual Meet Wins
CHESHIRE, Mass. – Wahconah’s Kathryn Perrone won three events Tuesday to lead her team to a pair of dual meet wins over Lenox and Taconic at Hoosac Valley. Perrone took first in the 400 meters, the 100 hurdles and the 400 hurdles to lead her squad in the final dual meet competitions of the spring season.
Paul, Spartans Edge Hoosac Valley
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. -- Andrea Paul scattered eight hits and allowed two earned runs for the Monument Mountain softball team in a 5-4 win over Hoosac Valley on Monday. Paul struck out three in a complete-game effort for the Spartans. Monument Mountain rallied for three runs in the bottom of...
Tart's Home Run Keys Comeback Win for Hoosac Valley
LUDLOW, Mass. – Izabela Tart hit a three-run home run in the top of the seventh to tie the game, and the Hoosac Valley softball team Tuesday went on to a 17-15 win over Ludlow. Tart’s round-tripper plated Ella Bissaillon and Genevieve Lagess to make it 15-15. Rachael...
Tatro's Late Game-Winner Lifts Hoosac Valley on Road
CHICOPEE, Mass. – Kadan Tatro scored with nine seconds left in regulation Monday to give the Hoosac Valley boys lacrosse team a 6-5 win over Chicopee Comprehensive. Wesley Emerson led the Hurricanes’ offense with three goals and two assists. Max Griffin made 17 stops to earn the win...
Massachusetts State Police to Hold Child Car Seat Checks in Western Massachusetts, starting Tuesday in Springfield
Springfield - The Massachusetts State Police will hold four walk-in child car seat events in western Massachusetts. Troopers will provide instruction about and check for proper installation of car seats. The first one will be at the Springfield Barracks on Tuesday, May 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 600 liberty St.
Adams Picks Select Board Candidates; Cheshire Nixes Appointed Assessor
ADAMS, Mass. — Voters chose incumbent John Duval and newcomer Ann Bartlett for the two open seats on the Selectmen. Bartlett, a co-owner of the former Red Carpet Diner, garnered the most votes at 791, more than 300 above the other three challengers, and Duval was returned for another three-year term with 685.
Drury Softball Routs Chicopee
CHICOPEE, Mass. – Abby Bailey went 2-for-2 with a double and a pair of RBIs Monday as the Drury softball team rolled to a 25-7 win over Chicopee. Olivia Perry was 3-for-4 at the plate on a day when eight different Blue Devils had at least two hits apiece.
Missing Vermont woman found safe
READSBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a missing Vermont woman has been found safe. Early Tuesday morning, Vermont State Police asked the public for help finding Johanne Thayer, 61, of Readsboro. Investigators said she had not been seen since Monday morning and there were concerns for her welfare. Tuesday at...
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