Saturday, October 12, 2024

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Berkshire residents drill EPA officials over airborne health hazards from Housatonic Rest of River remediation process

A new study on cancer statistics and PCBs in southern Berkshire County is due by the end of the year.

I WITNESS: A grim fairy tale

Are there parts of this fairytale that remind you of any American politician in particular?

NATURE’S TURN: Moose — bigger than a horse and smaller than an elephant

The moose is the largest species of deer in the world and among the largest land mammals in the world.

Monument Mountain Regional High School announces senior award nominees

BHRSD has announced the following Monument Mountain High School seniors as award nominees.

Character, truth, and decency matter in a president

Clearly, a man who lies to people suffering the loss of their homes, possessions, and in some cases livelihood hasn’t a shred of decency and is unfit to sit in the Oval Office.

The art of politics: ‘Poison Pens’ exhibit on display at Berkshire School’s Warren Family Gallery

“I think political art is important, especially now when American politics is so polarized,” said exhibit curator Paul Banevicius. “Looking at the presidency through the lens of cartoonists adds a little bit of humor to it. It’s something that all sides of the political spectrum can appreciate and enjoy."

Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Timothy Lovett of Berkshire Property Agents offers a bright, meticulous, move-in ready home nestled in woods but close to town. Bobby Houston of Scout House builds a co-housing project by the river in Great Barrington. An analysis of third quarter 2024 real estate sales. Plus, recent sales, a farm-and-table recipe, and gardening columns.

Tensions heat up as Environmental Protection Agency and citizen committee mull future meeting agendas, communicating with constituents

The second of two back-to-back EPA sessions is set for October 10, 6:30 p.m., at the Lee Middle/High School.

Where was the talk of climate change in the debate between Mitts and Davis?

We shouldn't kid ourselves that Berkshire County will be immune from either the cost of future climate-related events or the reality of paying for current ones.

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Valerie Eng, 71, of North Adams

Burial will be private.

Joseph Harden Reich, 89, formerly of Sheffield

The family ask that donations in Joe's honor be made to improve access in your chosen community and love the idea of extending the ripples of Joe’s life to new areas.

Ruth L. Wuori, 97, formerly of Sheffield

In accordance with Ruth’s wishes, no public services will be held; her family will gather privately to celebrate her life.

Michael P. Keefner, 71, of Great Barrington

Family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct. 5, between 12 and 1 p.m., at the Birches-Roy Funeral Home, with a service to follow.