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Parents sent a letter to Miss Hall’s School in 2008 saying their daughter had experienced 'unmistakably inappropriate' behavior from teacher

In 2008, parents of a recent Miss Hall’s School graduate mailed a letter to warn then-Head of School Jeannie Norris about an off-campus incident of "inappropriate behavior by a Miss ... read more

Great Barrington’s middle school Principal Miles Wheat is leaving to take a post in nearby Columbia County in NY

Miles Wheat, principal of W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School, has accepted a job as principal at Chatham High School across the border in New York. He's the third principal ... read more

Take 5: Guitarist/vocalist Nate Martel is happy to be part of the Berkshire music scene — performing solo or as part of a band (or two)

Martel, an Adams native, will be playing with Beast Mode, 7 p.m. April 27, at Hot Plate Brewing, 1 School St. in Pittsfield. read more

ART REVIEW: The Clark's 'Paper Cities' is filled with prints and photographs worth leaning in to view

"Paper Cities," a wide-ranging look at how artists have portrayed cities in the United States and Western Europe over five centuries, on view through June 23 in the Eugene V. read more

Berkshire County businesses show up to a job fair with 400 to 500 jobs to fill, but only 67 job seekers attended the event

Lenox Chamber of Commerce event attracted 22 employers seeking to fill at least 400 seasonal and year-round positions. But job-seekers attending the fair declined by one-third compared ... read more

Lebanon Valley Speedway prepares for 72nd season of racing and events

Saturday is opening day at Lebanon Valley Speedway, where Howard Commander and crew have a busy season slated to entertain local families and fans. read more

North Adams Public Schools is holding a forum to answer questions about Greylock Elementary School closure

NORTH ADAMS — Anyone with questions, comments or concerns about the coming closure of Greylock Elementary School can air them in a public forum on May 15. The forum will provide an opportunity for the ... read more

Former Prairie Whale executive chef opens his own restaurant in Great Barrington

Stephen Browning moved to the Berkshires to open Prairie Whale, where he spent years as the executive chef. Now, he finally has No Comply Foods, a restaurant of his own. read more

Pittsfield man arrested for allegedly brandishing gun at juvenile

PITTSFIELD — A city man was arrested Monday after witnesses reported he displayed a handgun during a confrontation involving juveniles at Clapp Park. Police responded to the park at 5:38 p.m. for a ... read more

Lenox has awarded the contract for its new public safety complex to a Springfield company. How much will it actually cost?

Springfield general contractor Fontaine Brothers was the low bidder for the Lenox public safety complex project. Groundbreaking is expected within several weeks. read more

The Extreme Model Railroad and Contemporary Architecture Museum quietly leaves North Adams offices

But earlier this month, the Extreme Model Railroad and Contemporary Architecture Museum quietly left its offices at 66 Main St., with no discernible explanation or public announcement of its departure ... read more

Who's singing in the woods? If you're near a vernal pool, you're most likely hearing the songs of spring frogs

During a recent lecture on evolution, I had to explain the differences between three different processes known as geographic, temporal and behavioral isolation. Geographic isolation is the easiest of ... read more