Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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Sawyer Bush

Sawyer Bush is Assistant Editor of The Berkshire Edge. A Berkshire County native, he began working in journalism as an Opinions Columnist for his high school’s newspaper, The Hotchkiss Record. He holds a BA from Vassar College where he studied political science, played guitar in multiple bands, and worked as the Opinions Editor and subsequently the Managing Editor of the award-winning Miscellany News. Having found his way back home to the Berkshires, you might find Sawyer driving through Great Barrington in his family’s classic Austin Mini or sipping a dirty iced chai at the Southfield Store.

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Fourteen-year-old youth deceased after being found unresponsive in Benedict Pond – updated July 18, 11 a.m.

The child was transported to Fairview Hospital; however, lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.

JUST IN: Berkshire Health Systems updates masking, visitor policies

Berkshire Health Systems will continue to monitor data and adjust its policies to reflect any changes in respiratory illness rates in the region.

Dan Raymond House hosts ‘Healthcare in Sheffield Over the Ages’ and ‘The men of the Mass 54th’

“The Men of the Mass 54th: Farmers, Builders, their Families & their Stories,” tells the story of a regiment of Black men from Massachusetts who fought in the Civil War and helped change the tide in the United States’ favor.

‘Rural Berkshires: Always Adapting’ at Dewey Hall depicts resiliency in Sheffield and the Berkshires

The "Rural Berkshires: Always Adapting" juried art show at Dewey Hall, running in tandem with the “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibit at the Bushnell-Sage Library, highlights the works of nearly 40 local artists and depicts a Berkshire County that is in constant flux.

Berkshire Innovation Center: Accessing benefits from recent climate legislation

The Berkshire chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby and its partners are hosting a free public forum on the evening of Monday, April 3 that will highlight recently passed climate legislation and the opportunities available to local governments and their constituents.

Bard College at Simon’s Rock announces the Bard Queer Leadership Project

Bard College at Simon’s Rock has announced a B.A. degree program designed for and by LGBTQIA+ college students that aims to elevate LGBTQIA+ college graduates into leadership roles in fields across the workforce.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on The Egremont Barn—where music, culture, and community thrive

Since opening in 2016, The Barn has become a don't-miss destination for locals and visitors—and co-owners Jenny Rubin and Nick Keene have imprinted it with their vision and verve.

Bridge and guardrail repair operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be conducting guardrail and bridge repair operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Blandford, West Stockbridge, Montgomery, and Russell.

WMHT Public Media names nationally recognized leader in public media Anthony V. Hayes as president and CEO

A New York native with nearly 25 years of public media experience, most recently as chief operating officer and general manager of New England Public Media, Anthony V. Hayes is the sixth individual to lead WMHT in its 70-year history.

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Boston positively identified remains found in Lee as those of New York teacher Meghan Marohn

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Boston has identified the remains found in Lee on Sept. 1 as those of Meghan Marohn. Due to the condition of the remains, the cause of death remains unclear, but the office states that no foul play appears to be involved.

JUST IN: Lee Bank Foundation distributes $48,600 in third grant funding round of 2022

The Lee Bank Foundation has awarded grants to 16 organization totaling $48,600 in their third round of 2022 community funding.

Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church in Great Barrington rededicated as the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy

The Clinton Church Restoration celebrates Black culture and heritage in Berkshire County.
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