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Election Day Approaching
The last day for Massachusetts residents to register to vote in the Nov. 4 presidential election is Wednesday, Oct. 15. Out of town that day? Apply for an absentee ballot at your town or city clerk's office.

For more information or to find out if you are registered:
North Adams City Clerk: 413-662-3015
Williamstown Town Clerk: 413-458-9341


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Go to Health!: How Much Is Your Health Worth?
Sadly, while the vast majority of people claim their health is of paramount importance to them, they are unwilling to invest the time and effort required to improve their own health.

Downing Announces State Loan To Boost Local Company
State Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D-Pittsfield) is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corporation (CDFC) has extended a $170,000 loan to Sinicon Plastics Inc. Sinicon has outgrown its current Pittsfield location and,

Jess Tietgens Breaks Two Records in Win Over Bay Path College
One record was 21-years old and the other nine, but with three goals and two assists Jess Tietgens (Stamford, VT) broke both in one day. Heading into this afternoon's non-conference match with Bay Path College the sophomore needed three goals to break the

BCC to Honor 98 Students at Convocation Reception
Berkshire Community College will recognize the academic achievement of 98 students during an Honors Convocation reception Thursday afternoon, Oct. 16, at 12:15 in the Robert Boland Theatre of college’s Koussevitzky Arts Center.

Adams Appoints Search Committee and Anticipates Budget Cuts
The Adams board of selectmen continued with the process to find a new town administrator before Wednesday night's intergovernmental meeting

Third Annual BrockTrot
Organizers of BrockTrot, a 10K race, 10K relay (new this year), and one-mile kids race/community walk, have announced that the 2008 race will be held at 9:00 am on Sunday, October 19 at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox. Last year, the Brock Wilkerson Memori

O'Laughlin's Pub Celebrates the Arrival of 'Irish Idol'
Members of the Pittsfield Sister City Committee welcomed 17-year-old Liam Geddes, who is set to make his American debut at the Colonial Theatre on Friday. Liam, a native of Ballina, located in County Mayo, Ireland, was a finalist in the Eurovision Song Co

Fall Casting For Supernanny Launches In Springfield
The casting team of ABC’s popular parenting series SUPERNANNY is searching for families from Springfield and Berkshire County to be on the brand new fifth season of the hit show. Producers from Ricochet Television are hosting an open casting call for the

Take Charge: Get Solar Connected
Thanks to the Internet, we are all able to stay in contact with one another and you are able to read Community Energy News every other week.

That's Life: So Long, Shea Stadium
Another memento of Shea Stadium is the baseball Jennifer, age 9, caught when a Met hit it into the stands. She was thrilled.

Pittsfield to Welcome 'Irish Idol' Winner
The public is invited to a reception at 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the City Council Chambers.

Olympic Equestrian to Teach in Williamstown
Greg Best, Double Silver Medallist at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, will be teaching a show jumping clinic at DeMayo’s Bonnie Lea Farm in Williamstown, from Thursday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 26th.

Guest Column: A Harmless Protest Vote? Not Really ...
Legislators and the governor would need to cut $12 billion out of our $30 billion state budget going forward.

Woodson's four goals lead Ephs past Union, 4-1
Gabrielle Woodson’s four goal effort propelled Williams (8-0) past a pesky Union squad (7-2) in today’s afternoon contest on Cole Field, 5-1. In both their games this weekend, the Ephs relinquished an early goal but came from behind.

#1 Williams prevails in battle versus Trinity, 4-2
Annie Niel laced a curving ball to the far right post, where Sarah Walmsley rushed in on goal, seemingly out of nowhere, to head the ball into the net for the game-winning goal.

News & Notes: Fire Officials Promote Safety
The North Adams Fire Department will hold its open house this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 to 1 at the firehouse on American Legion Drive.

Thousands Attend Fall Foliage Parade
I've never missed one." — Marcia Lescarbeau

Pick of the Week: Todd Rundgren
Luckily, the content of "Arena" is nowhere near the zaniness of its look.

Bed Race Doubles Its Fun for Sophomore Year
"We had twice the number of teams and twice the number of sponsors. It was absolutely fantastic." &mdash founder Brian Flagg

Mass MoCA's Kidspace Set to Move
"This space is not long for this world." — Joseph C. Thompson.

'Hand Drawn': Vibrant Exhibit Puts Emphasis on the Hand Made
The variety of drawings reflects the group dynamic that went into the selection process.

@theMarket: It's Gonna be a Long Way Back
A lot of damage has been done to our economy in those two short weeks.

Bridge Work At Hand; Hadley Overpass Ready for Its Makeover
"It takes a lot of time and a lot of effort and this is an example of what we can do when we set our minds to it." — MassHighway Commissioner Luisa Paiewonsky

Letter From Olver: House Passes Bipartisan Economic Rescue Package
None of us is pleased to be in this situation but I believe that inaction will lead to far more costly consequences than the heavy price tag that comes with this plan.

Guard Generals to Give Foliage Parade Salute
This year, two Massachusetts National Guard generals will provide the salute for the 53rd annual event, according to the Parade Committe

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