Berkshire News

Across Berkshire County, efforts to curb underage drinking and substance abuse are gearing to become more visible in the community.

City police officers responding to a noise complaint inside Pepe's bar on Sunday had to call for reinforcements after a violent mle erupted outside the Wahconah Street watering hole.

The Berkshire Eagle : ADAMS, Mass. -- Veteran Adams Police Officer Alan C. Vigiard, 45, was arrested last week and charged with possession of child pornography .

This year's race for mayor will go down in the history books as the most expensive on record: The candidates have spent more than $94,000. According to finance reports filed with the city clerk's office this week, challenger Richard J. Alcombright has raised $54,587.26 and spent $44,701.78. Mayor John Barrett III, who began the campaign season with ...

Pittsfield's Berkshire Bank has been named the "#1 Lender to Women in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts" by the Small Business Association of Massachusetts, the bank announced.

Veteran Adams Police Officer Alan C. Vigiard, 45, was arrested last week and charged with possession of child pornography.

Comprised of 30 unique towns on 945 square miles of natural beauty, the Berkshires provide the best of town and country living.

A new matching grant program will give residents in the hilltowns a chance to help their neighbors in need this winter.

Comment on our Election blog here . Daily Digest How Much is Heating Oil this Week? It's breaking $2.50 but still cheaper than gas.

A development company in Braintree intends to develop an 8-acre plot on Hubbard Avenue for a BJ's Wholesale Club store.

Election Obituaries James R. Northrup, 89 More obituaries Bazaars Nov. 7: annual Fall Craft Fair from 10 to 4. Free admission, huge variety of arts and crafts, raffles, food and more.

The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2009 Francis H. Hayden Memorial Award.

Jorge S. Gomez, 35, was given a six-month suspended sentence and one year of probation by Berkshire Superior Court Judge John Agostini after pleading guilty to charges of selling heroin and conspiring to violate drug laws.

After years of paying higher cable rates then other seniors, Village East residents are demanding that someone tell them why they pay full price.

8, 9-2 Crafters, Chinese auction, bake sale For vendor information, Melanie at 413-743-5562. Nov.

Nearly two dozen community leaders will meet Saturday to educate and promote dialogue on racial justice in the Berkshires.

Patients receiving treatment for chronic wounds -- sores from damaged veins or complications caused by diabetes -- no longer need to travel to Pittsfield to receive care.

Obituaries Josephine Singelis, 88 Moses Haile, 100 What's Playing Movie schedules and times Sports Bazaars Nov.

Visitors per year: 2.5 million. Hospitality industry jobs: 11,000. Impact on Berkshire County's economy: $507 million annually.

The movement has been afoot for a few years to eliminate having purchases packed into paper or plastic bags.