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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced some new guidance on Friday concerning the wearing of masks in schools this fall.

Overall, it should be a good weekend for some outdoor activities in the Berkshires.  You should be good-to-go if your hitting the lake, the golf course, the biking trails, hiking or just hanging in the backyard.  But always keep an eye on the sky and your favorite weather app (with radar) …

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has released updated guidance regarding the use of face coverings and cloth masks by individuals who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
This week, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance that continues to state tha…

An early afternoon fire Thursday on South Atlantic Avenue in Pittsfield left a family homeless. According to Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Garner, at approximately 12:35 pm, the Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 16 South Atlantic Avenue for a reported structure fire. Pittsfield …

The Pittsfield Fire Department had to put out a blaze on Thursday afternoon. No civilians or firefighters were injured due to the fire. One dog did perish.

A lawsuit filed by the State Attorney General says online food delivery platform Grubhub charged some Massachusetts eateries illegal fees during the pandemic.

These shows will be presented in Great Barrington, Becket, Pittsfield and North Adams

We all know that our own dog is from the best breed there is and no need to even look at this list.  However, who can resist to see if our pup's family heritage made this list.
Below are the Top 10 Dog Breeds in Massachusetts based on a report from Trupanion.com, one ...

The Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation has awarded grants totaling $141,615 to 17 local organizations that support a broad range of programs for Berkshire County citizens living with disabilities.
The 2021 grant recipients were:
Berkshire Center for Justice, Inc. 
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The first winners were announced today. Two people had big smiles on their faces this morning, the first winners were picked a little after 11 a.m this morning.

See Disney's list of requirements for an acceptable face mask.