The Berkshire Eagle

The Berkshire Eagle is a daily newspaper based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It serves the entire Berkshire County region and includes coverage for four nearby communities in New York. This publication is recognized as a key newspaper for the "hill towns" of Western Massachusetts.

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Roundup: Drury softball, Monument Mountain baseball earn wins on Tuesday | Local Sports | berkshireeagle.com

1 day ago | berkshireeagle.com

Olivia Perry and Gus Luf pitched their respective Blue Devils and Spartans sides to victory on Tuesday.
At The Foundry, 'A Crucible’ turns Arthur Miller on his head in new Fringe-inspired farce

2 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Jeffrey Borak

WEST STOCKBRIDGE — For Artistic Director Michael F. Toomey and the other members of the Brooklyn-based The Humanist Project, making theater is all about play. “We believe that play is not only the foundation of great acting but also a vital force in artistic creation and human connection,” the company says in its mission statement.
Berkshire County student runs 26.2 miles in full army gear in Boston Tough Ruck to honor local fallen service members

3 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Dylan Thompson

BOSTON — Running for fallen service members was important to Maggy Sarnacki. So when one of her friends asked her if she wanted to participate in this year's Tough Ruck at the Boston Marathon, she was in — even if she hadn't run a marathon before while wearing full army gear. But carrying the spirit and honor of two Berkshire County fallen service members — airman Staff Sgt. Jacob "Jake" Galliher and Pittsfield Police Officer Michael Silver — made the sore feet more than worth it, she said.
Market uncertainty takes its toll amid dizzying political and economic turmoil

3 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Bill Schmick

You may have weathered the financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic selloff, some may even remember the dot-com boom and bust, but this time around feels different. That's because it is. In my entire career, I have never seen the stock market move 8.3 percent in 34 minutes on a rumor. That is what happened a few days back. To put that in perspective, the S&P 500 Index gains in minutes an entire year's performance. The following day it gave back half of that.
Hundreds gather to celebrate community, honor tradition at the Cheshire Police Association Easter Egg Hunt

4 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Dylan Thompson

CHESHIRE — For the Cheshire Police Department, Easter Sunday is not just about community. It's also about honoring tradition. “All the traditions that [former Police Chief Tim Garner] started … I want to continue and keep them strong," Police Chief Michael Alibozek said of the Cheshire Police Association Easter Egg Hunt, which was established by his predecessor.
Have you seen this donkey? Lanesborough residents search for missing equine on Sunday

4 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Dylan Thompson

LANESBOROUGH — Have you seen a donkey near Stormview Road in Lanesborough? If so, it might be a missing equine residents are looking for. According to Lanesborough Animal Control, the donkey is believed to be in the area of Stormview Road behind Lanesborough Elementary School. Animal Control initially posted that the donkey had been attacked by a bear overnight, but later said that the animal is believed to be unharmed. As of Sunday afternoon, the search was still underway.
'Action is the antidote to fear.' Hundreds attend Berkshire 'Stand Up! Stand Out!' rallies protesting the Trump administration

5 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Mitchell Chapman

PITTSFIELD — Two hundred and fifty years ago, a shot heard around the world ignited the battles of Lexington and Concord, as well as a war that resulted in American independence from Great Britain. On Saturday, the anniversary of those battles and the freedoms won in that war and thereafter were top of mind for protesters in Pittsfield, where about half of the county's 10 "Stand Up! Stand Out! For Freedom" rallies against actions taken by the Trump administration took place.
Dalí Quartet blends rhythm, memory and global tradition

5 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Matt Martinez

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'It's inhumane.' Lack of accessibility at Dalton municipal buildings has residents frustrated

5 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Dylan Thompson

DALTON — When resident David Wasielewski visits Town Hall for personal or professional business, he has to wait outside. “I can’t go to Town Hall,” said Wasielewski, who uses a wheelchair. “Now, I park in front of the building, and whoever I’m meeting comes out to see me.”It's a problem many disabled residents face when trying to enter Dalton's Town Hall, police station or library as all are in need of improvements to meet accessibility requirements, according to residents and town officials.
Lenox boys and girls tennis teams take down Pittsfield to keep unbeaten record intact

6 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Jesse Kolodkin

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