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THE OTHER SIDE: Trump woke the world

The new Trumpian America, led by an authentic American "hero," is determined to put others in their place.

Tensions flare as cable panel drops plans for lawsuit against Charter

There was also considerable grumbling about Berkshire County being included in the Albany, New York, television market, resulting in very few stations from Springfield or Boston in the channel line-up and, therefore, a dearth of news coverage concerning Massachusetts.

BRIEFS: BBG landscape design winners; Great Barrington Arts Market; Larkin records complete Jane Austen novels; Instacart enters Berkshires; ‘Tri-County Mixer’

For every download of any Austen title purchased directly from alisonlarkinpresents.com, $5 will be donated to the Literacy Network of South Berkshire via the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation for which Alison Larkin serves as U.S. ambassador.

News Brief: Episcopalians pass climate resolution

The Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts unanimously passed a proposed resolution requiring a deeper commitment to climate justice on the congregational and personal levels.

Berkshire delegation backs study of passenger rail from Boston to Pittsfield

Berkshire County's legislative delegation testified before the Joint Committee on Transportation in favor of a bill that would authorize the study of high-speed rail access between Boston and Springfield.

John Coulter, 54, of Lee, business professor at Western New England University

For the past 20 years, he pursued his passion of teaching and mentoring students from all walks of life at Western New England University.

Doris Grace Skorput, 99, of West Stockbridge, early childhood educator

Doris was an Early Childhood Specialist,and kindergarten consultant… she was a member of the West Stockbridge Congregational Church, and recording secretary of the Tuesday Club of Stockbridge.

BMC nurses: One-day strike turns into five-day lockout

When the workers tried to enter the hospital at 7 a.m. today, they were greeted by uniformed security guards and Arthur Milano, BHS’ vice president of human resources, who told them they "won't be returning today but we'll welcome you back on the 8th."

Fresh from successful legal fight, BMC nurses set to strike

A spokesman for the Massachusetts Nurses Association said its members were pleased at the ruling and that they would be holding a Patient Safety Vigil on Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. before the 24-hour strike is slated proceed on Tuesday at 7 a.m., "unless BMC bargains in good faith and agrees to a fair contract."

News Brief: U.S. Rep. Neal faults Trump for expanding Afghan war

'The President announced his intention to put more American boots on the ground with no clearly defined mission.' --Rep. Richard Neal

Business Briefs: SBCC Berkshire Business Showcase; Swim-a-thon raises over $13,000; Vitec Videocom ‘Roadshow;’ Shire City Herbals to build new production facility; WAM Theatre donates...

The funds raised by 43 swimmers and their sponsors will be used to support Berkshire South’s adaptive needs programming and equipment.

Kenneth T. Krom III, 19, of Ashley Falls

He was a 2016 graduate of Mount Everett Regional High School. He was scheduled to enter the nursing program at A. I. C.

Bits & Bytes: Martin Luther King Jr. interfaith celebration; Natalie Narotzky on 350Mass Berkshires; Pittsfield TV channels changed; WGBY kids services

“The Berkshire region has a unique heritage from Great Barrington native W.E.B. Du Bois and his vision of African American economic prosperity though cooperative economic enterprises." --Jessica Gordon Nembhard

Salvation Army volunteers remind us of the value of sharing — for the greater good

Sally Harris is serving for the third time on the Salvation Army National Advisory Board. When asked what motivates her, she replies, “Hanging around people with the most positive outlooks despite their struggles is a real joy.”

Bits & Bytes: Big E documentary; Whitdiots improv show; Liz Miele at the Garage; Williams professor named ASEEES president-elect

For a century, the Big E – the largest fair in the Northeast and the only multi-state fair in the nation – has served as the key venue for the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont to showcase their respective livestock, agricultural, commercial, industrial, and artistic developments.

News Brief: MASSPIRG ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report; Great Barrington parking ban; MFHC settles housing discrimination cases

In Massachusetts, a landlord cannot refuse to rent to a family to avoid complying with the de-leading requirements.
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