Friday, July 11, 2025

News and Ideas Worth Sharing

Shaw Israel Izikson and Leslee Bassman

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Great Barrington man in his 20s, reportedly a Mexican national, apprehended by ICE agents

Alleged suspect reported to have been taken to U.S. Marshals Service facility.

ICE rounds up individuals throughout Berkshire County

Pittsfield and Lenox saw ICE taking detainees into custody, while sources say the agency had a presence in Lee as well.

Butternut Fire officials: As rain continues, wildfire conditions improve. Public asked to suspend donations

Lt. Brian Mead, public information officer for the Great Barrington Fire Department, provided “good news” for the communities in the path of the Butternut Fire at the department's late morning press conference on November 21.

The Butternut Fire: How to help, closures, and announcements

This list will be continuously updated as the Butternut Fire goes on.

Firefighters respond to wildfire in Great Barrington – fire most likely caused by human activity, may go on for weeks

The wildfire, located in the East Mountain area, was originally reported during the late evening hours of Monday, Nov. 18, and over time grew in size.
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