Pittsfield News

With 45 years under his folk music belt, the tunesmith who wrote "Puff, The Magic Dragon,'' "Day Is Done,'' and other Peter, Paul & Mary classics also finds time to perform with his daughter, vocalist Bethany Yarrow, and cellist Rufus Cappadocia .

Local businesses are looking for more than a few good thinkers. On Friday, they got a glimpse of their upcoming workforce during the third annual Berkshire STEM Career Fair at Berkshire Community College.

Police didn't need to look very far for a recent smash-and-grab suspect: He showed up at the Lenox police station for another matter and was charged accordingly.

The long-awaited opening of the $23 million, six-screen Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield takes place with a midnight showing tonight, the Berkshire Eagle reports.

Mayor James M. Ruberto's win over challenger Daniel L. Bianchi was upheld following a one-day recount today.

The Boston Public Library will honor a Pittsfield native for his 25 years of service on Nov.

Josh McLean has earned the designation of Eagle Scout. He is the son of Jud and Nancy McLean of 56 Harvard St., Pittsfield, and was recently honored at a Eagle Court of Honor at St.

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the four break-ins that occurred in town in the last two weeks.

Chocolate milk stirred up a great debate last week. Across the country, parents, milk processing plants, health experts and schools have been arguing about the benefits of the beverage after the dairy industry launched its "Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk" campaign.

A very observant witness led police to arrest a "less than cooperative Pittsfield man for breaking and entering, according Lenox Police Chief Stephen O'Brien. Stefan Veremko, 28, is charged with a daytime break in, receiving stolen property and possession of ammunition without a permit for an incident last Wednesday.

For the first time, local leaders and residents are coming together to talk about a subject that is tough to talk about - suicide.

When the 10-screen Pittsfield Cinema Center on West Housatonic Street closed abruptly eight years ago, it left the Regal Cinemas in the Berkshire Mall in Lanesborough as the only theater complex available to moviegoers who live in Central Berkshire.

During his visit to Pittsfield on Friday, Mitchell Chester, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, responded to several education questions posed by The Eagle.

Police are continuing to investigate the case of a city woman who has not been seen and hasn't contacted her family for the past two weeks.

While Gov. Deval L. Patrick has avoided cutting local aid to balance the current state budget, Berkshire County is still bracing for the reductions.

For the second year in a row, Berkshire District Attorney David F. Capeless has won a Cassie Award, given annually to community members who contribute to quality programming at Pittsfield Community Television.

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 city's Veterans Day celebration will not only honor all Pittsfield residents who have served their country, but also showcase a new-look Veterans Memorial.

Immigrant advocates are scheduled to tour the state to promote new grants aimed at helping immigrants learn English.

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