Pittsfield News

The weather forecast for the weekend isn't great, but what's a little rain if you're in the river anyway? The annual Riverfest runs from 11 to 4 on Saturday.

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A fire that triggered a two-alarm response broke out at Lampiasi's Bakery on Kent Avenue around 2 p.m. Friday.

Two Pittsfield firefighters suffered minor injuries Friday morning while batttling a two-alarm fire that damaged a single-family home at 163 Daniels Ave., according to a deputy fire chief.

A dog most likely saved a man's life when a fire broke out Friday morning in Pittsfield, Berkshire County.

A day after he announced his resignation, Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray spent more than two hours on the Berkshire Community College campus, continuing his duties as chairman of the governor's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Council.

Mathias Rmer , 17, an exchange student from Denmark, stars at Kenickie in Pittsfield High School's musical production of 'Grease.' PITTSFIELD -- With swagger and enthusiasm in his baritone voice and hip-swinging dance moves, 17-year-old Mathias Rmer portrays a convincing Kenickie, leader of the T-Birds, in Pittsfield High School's musical ... (more)

Ella King of Lenox Memorial Middle School, right, and Allie Wolfe of Herberg Middle School present their third-prize-winning science fair project.

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A North Adams man accused of participating in an armed home invasion and robbery at a Quincy Street residence early Tuesday is being held without bail after pleading not guilty to a felony and a misdemeanor.

A city man police say was involved in an early morning armed home invasion of a West Union Street apartment is being held on bail following a hearing in Central Berkshire District Court.

One of the city's legendary political figures, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, was showered with praise and affection Thursday during a surprise recognition event organized by the city's Democratic Committee.

The ceremony will be conducted by Archbishop Nikon , who is the Bishop of Boston & the Diocese of New England of the Orthodox Church in America.

Before he retired as publisher of The Berkshire Eagle in March, Andrew H. Mick said that he was proud of the role the newspaper had played in the revitalization of downtown Pittsfield during his 14-year tenure.

Voters in Pittsfield largely stayed home for Tuesday's U.S. Senate special election primary.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 448, invites all veterans and non-members to march with the Post in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, as well as the Fourth of July and Veterans Day parades.

The Pittsfield Conservation Commission and Lyon Aviation are sponsoring a Fishing Derby for youth 14 and under from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at Wild Acres located off South Mountain Road.

When I made my weekly trip to Guido's the other day, I took a look at the steep and narrow road which an employee of the store assured me is the only entrance for the proposed new Hilton Garden Inn on the bluff above Route 7. I hope she was wrong.

Army Spec. Mitchell Daehling's body returned to the Berkshires on Wednesday. A funeral service will be held on Friday.