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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad—at risk of its own state of emergency

SBAS has been coming to the rescue of Southern Berkshire County since 1968. It is now part of a study aimed at evaluating the critical challenges facing EMS providers across the district.

Youth climate strike included arrests, street disturbances, as young and old sound the alarm about warming planet

In addition to the Simon's Rock students, the protest included approximately 300 other people, including students from Berkshire Country Day, the Berkshire Waldorf School and Monument Mountain Regional High School.

Unsealed court documents reveal new details about five deaths in Sheffield murder-suicide

The cause and precise timing of the deaths of Karpinski, Wilbur and the children remain unclear, pending autopsy results from the state medical examiner's office in Boston and a final report from State Police, Berkshire County District Attorney Andrea Harrington has said.

District Attorney confirms accelerant used in fatal Sheffield fire in which 5 people died; father likely killed wife and children

"We have uncovered overwhelming evidence suggesting that Luke Karpinski killed his wife and children prior to committing suicide." -- District Attorney Andrea Harrington

Update on fatal fire in Pittsfield: No evidence of criminal activity

The cause of a home fire that killed three individuals early Saturday (March 16) as starting from a candle or smoking material in the master bedroom

Lance Burke of Bronx, N.Y.,  indicted on murder charge

Burke is charged with shooting David Green Jr. of Pittsfield in the neck while Green sat in a pickup truck near Spring and Willow streets in Pittsfield.

Legal marijuana in the Berkshires: Stepping over the edge of the drug wars

With the growing recognition that marijuana and many other formerly outlawed drugs can have beneficial effects on user’s health and well-being, we may soon be extending these policies to other formally prohibited psychoactive drugs.

Stand up for human decency: Vote Democratic

Closer to home we have a Republican governor – with no vision for Massachusetts other than using us as a base to run for president next year – who continues to con regular folks with a smile and a shoe shine while protecting the wealthy from having to pay their fair share in taxes.

Case against pipeline protester will go to trial, as police tactics questioned and lawyer signals defense strategy

Renner and his attorney, Joseph Zlatnik, filed a discovery motion seeking radio transmissions between state police and the private security company hired by the Tennessee Gas Company the day Renner was arrested. Zlatnik is also asking for the state police policy on the use of the Taser.

Great Barrington first responders honored by State Police

First responders learned that a 76-year-old bedridden man was in the home on Dresser Avenue that was ablaze. Due to their bravery the man was rescued.

Otis State Forest pipeline protesters arrested and charged by State Police

"In the face of ongoing climate change, it is crystal clear that [our] responsibility [to protect the earth] requires us to reject all fossil fuel infrastructure construction, no matter how small or large the project may be." -- Irvine Sobleman of Northampton, a member of the Sugar Shack Alliance

Charges likely against driver who struck and killed Sheffield woman

Sheffield Police Chief Eric Munson Munson said responding officers did not perform a field sobriety test because the driver showed no signs of intoxication. And there is no indication that the driver was distracted by technology.

Police Officer Ryan Storti laid to rest, honored by fellow officers and community

Dozens of officers from other departments around the region, local state police and honor guards, came to give Officer Ryan Storti proper police recognition.

Grand jury indicts 4 more former Eagleton School employees on multiple abuse charges

It is unclear whether criminal charges are forthcoming against Executive Director Bruce Bona or former Program Director James Yeaman.

Eagleton School closes after licenses revoked; students being relocated

The State found a systemic culture of staff abuse of the school’s disabled male students and subsequent cover-ups of that abuse. The school’s 40 acres of land and buildings on Route 23 near the Monterey border are for sale.

GB Police arrest Pittsfield man for breaking into Xicohtencatl Mexican Restaurant, faces multiple charges

After attempting to flee police, Nathan Lopes, 22, of Pittsfield, was captured, subdued, and placed in handcuffs.

14-year-old Lenox student charged with making bomb threats  

Aside from the legal ramifications for the student who allegedly made the threats, Lenox Superintendent Timothy Lee told The Edge that while he was unable to “expand” on the potential school-related consequences for the student, he said the range was “pretty wide...from in-school suspension or loss of privileges to expulsion.”
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