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Pittsfield man convicted of 2022 murder

Phillip will be sentenced on Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. at Berkshire Superior Court.

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 agents in Great Barrington

Anyone with information about the incident can contact Managing Editor Shaw Israel Izikson at sizikson@theberkshireedge.com

Great Barrington annual town meeting results

A detailed article about the town meeting will be published on The Berkshire Edge on Monday, May 5.

Pittsfield resident killed after being struck by motor vehicle

The victim, Shawn Ouillette, 62, of Pittsfield, later died of his injuries at Berkshire Medical Center.

Brook Weingart and Juniper Weingart have reportedly been found safe

Brook Weingart and Juniper Weingart have reportedly been found safe. Details to come later on The Berkshire Edge.

Man arrested and arraigned in Pittsfield for ATM break-ins

Pittsfield — George Bliss, 39, of 341 West Street, was arraigned on Thursday, April 24 in Central Berkshire District Court in relation to multiple...

State and Stockbridge Police looking for resident and toddler – story updated April 24, 8 a.m.

The Berkshire Edge has contacted the Stockbridge Police Department for further information and will update this story as needed.

Great Barrington Selectboard rejects two town manager candidates, search to continue

A full story about the April 22 meeting will be online tomorrow at The Berkshire Edge.

At special town meeting in Great Barrington, residents vote against acquiring Housatonic Water Works

At a special town meeting in Great Barrington on April 17, residents voted not to acquire Housatonic Water Works for a sum not to...

One arrested in Pittsfield stabbing incident

The victim, who was not identified by the Pittsfield Police Department, is expected to survive.

Mass Cultural Council awards grants to Berkshire County performing arts venues

A total of $302,200 in grants have been awarded to Berkshire County performing arts centers.

Great Barrington’s Prudential Committee comes out against the town’s potential purchase and merger of Housatonic Water Works, Fire District

Special town meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m., at Monument Mountain High School.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence at Williams College ‘unsubstantiated,’ school spokesperson states

Rumors of ICE's presence on campus have circulated, but local representatives “cannot confirm or deny” the presence of the agency in town.

Tony Award winner William Finn has died

Finn wrote the music and lyrics for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'" and served as an Artistic Producer at Barrington Stage Company,

Sculpture of W.E.B. Du Bois to be unveiled at Mason Library on July 19

According to the organization's press release, the nonprofit raised $450,000 for the sculpture.

Otis Poultry Farm shutting down

The farm, located at 1570 N Main Rd., has operated for over 121 years.