Lauren Dorsey

2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Lauren Dorsey

STOCKBRIDGE — With its funding in flux, the Berkshire Art Center is drawing on art's foundations — creativity and experimentation — to secure its financial future. That effort began Sunday on the front lawn of the Culture Hall building in Stockbridge, where picnic tables and tarps overflowed with pottery, paintings and piles of art supplies: all part of the center’s first-ever tag sale. “It’s preemptive. We haven’t lost anything yet,” said Executive Director Laura Thompson.

2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Lauren Dorsey

PITTSFIELD — One person was transported to Berkshire Medical Center after a two-car collision at the intersection of Onota and Linden streets at 6 p.m. on Sunday. The crash involved a white Ford F-350, which was only occupied by its driver, and a purple Honda, which was transporting three people. Police

2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Lauren Dorsey

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2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Lauren Dorsey

LEE — In recent years, Lee has been on a "distinct upward swing,” according to Alex Heddinger, the executive director of its Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve become less of a stop and more of a destination.”Now the town is trying to capitalize on its forward momentum with a new initiative and several grants designed to draw new businesses to the area. “This seems like the time to strike — to seize this moment and build on what we already have going,” said Robert Jones, a member of the Lee Select Board.

3 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Lauren Dorsey

School name: Mount Greylock Regional SchoolGraduation location/Date: Mount Greylock Regional School on June 7Number of graduating seniors: 69Class speaker: Polly S. Rhie was the speaker chosen by the graduating class, and Malia J. Koffi was the speaker selected by the faculty. Memorable moment: During his speech, entitled peak, Jacob N. Schutz drew strong metaphors between graduating high school and climbing Mount Greylock.