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Veteran Spotlight: Seaman Nichols Witness to HistoryBy Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
05:48PM / Monday, November 11, 2019 | |
Seaman Bob Nichols was about 100 feet away from the ceremony for the formal surrender of Japan in 1945. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Simply put, Bob Nichols represents The Greatest Generation in admirable fashion. At 93 years of age, he is extremely kind, gracious, tremendously fit and carries himself with immense humility. The World War II veteran served his country from 1944-1946 in the Navy aboard the USS Missouri in the South Pacific Theater. Sent to basic training at Fort Sampson in New York, Seaman Nichols was sent to Newport, R.I., for further training and a "shakedown" cruise to Norfolk, Va., and then on to Trinidad. His brand-new ship was the 0 Comments
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Veterans Day Observed in Berkshire CountyStaff Reports, iBerkshires Staff
02:32PM / Monday, November 11, 2019 | |
James Brehio in North Adams recites the oath he took when joining the Air Force as a young man. See more photos here. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On the 100th anniversary of the first Veterans Day, Air Force veteran James Brehio ordered the veterans in attendance at North Adams' observances to stand front and center. "Turn around and face the audience and let them see you," said the National Executive Committeeman for the Massachusetts American Legion and keynote speaker at the city's annual ceremony. Brehio said it takes a special kind of person to enter the service and to recite the 72 words of the oath pledging their commitment to defend 0 Comments
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Harrington Endorses Kennedy Run for U.S. SenateBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
01:51PM / Sunday, November 10, 2019 | |
Kennedy was later endorses for U.S. Senate by Harrington at an event in Pittsfield. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — District Attorney Andrea Harrington became the latest Berkshire political leader to endorse U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III for Senate. Kennedy announced in September his decision to primary U.S. Sen. Edward Markey. The 39-year-old Democrat and grandson of Robert F. Kennedy said on Saturday morning that we're at "a moment of reckoning" in the country and his campaign will shine a spotlight on the things "we haven't done as well as we could have or should have." The 4th District Democrat was in North Adams early on 0 Comments
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Soldier On Permanent Women Veterans Housing to Open This Winter By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
06:17AM / Saturday, November 09, 2019 | |
Katie Doherty said she did not think she deserved the dedication but was happy to accept it on behalf of the women who work for Soldier On and the women they serve. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Soldier On supporters and stakeholders toured the Katie Doherty Veterans Village on Friday afternoon that is slated to be move-in ready in early February. Soldier On knows the importance of having a home and with the near completion of the village for women veterans this sentiment will be accessible to all who have served in the military, not just the men. "I was so compelled by the women I met and so compelled by their stories and what had happened to them," Soldier 2 Comments
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@theMarket: Phase One Deal Keeps Markets BullishBy Bill Schmick,
04:37PM / Friday, November 08, 2019 | |
 It was all about the trade deal this week. Both sides seem to want a resolution to the crippling tariffs that have sent the world's economies to the brink of recession. The relief that investors feel is reflected in the new highs we are enjoying at the moment. I say "at the moment" because anything can change with a tweet. However, given the mounting problems of the Trump presidency, I believe he needs something positive (and fairly soon) to divert the nation's attention away from the impeachment hearings next week. Trump appears willing to drop, or at least roll back, some (or all) of the tariffs he put in place, but he can't be seen as too 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Veterans Day| 03:01PM / Friday, November 08, 2019 | |
An image of the 353rd Infantry in France taken two minutes before the armistice ending World War I went into effect. Veterans Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11, and will be observed as a state and federal holiday. The federal holiday is to commemorate the service of the nation's military veterans in ensuring peace.
It was first known as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. In recognition of the efforts of World War II veterans, President Eisenhower in 1954 signed legislation creating Veterans Day with the goal of honoring all American veterans.
Closed on Monday, Nov. 11:
Some federal and local offices
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Winter Makes A (Relatively Timid) Debut in the Berkshires| 12:51PM / Friday, November 08, 2019 | |
 In case you've forgotten what winter feels like, step outside today.
The highs for Friday in the Berkshires will barely reach 30 degrees, with snow flurries possibly filling the air, too. Many of us woke up this morning to snow on the ground, too: The National Weather Service out of Albany, N.Y., reported .2 inches in Great Barrington.
This weekend will be chilly but slightly warmer than Friday, with Saturday's highs in the upper 30s and Sunday reaching into the 40s.
But everyone is looking at a potential snow event next Tuesday (see the AccuWeather map below), so we here at iBerkshires.com will keep our eyes on that.
Just to jog your memory, last week saw the first National
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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Nov. 8-14| 10:32AM / Friday, November 08, 2019 | |
 Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11 The City of Pittsfield's annual Veterans Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m. For those participating, lineup will take place 9:30-9:45 a.m. on Fenn, Pearl and Allen streets and will leave from City Hall on Fenn Street at 10 a.m. The group will proceed to North Street, turn left, followed by another left on South Street, and continue to Veterans Memorial Park where the ceremony will take place. This year's guest speaker is Marine Corps Veteran Curtis Janey. The Veteran of the Year is Mr. George Winters, USMC. The Master of Ceremonies will be John Herrera, former Marine, retired Coast 0 Comments
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Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2019| 10:20AM / Friday, November 08, 2019 | |
 Fall has arrived, bringing with it many craft fairs and harvest festivals around the Berkshires. This list will be updated as we get more information. Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com. Saturday, Nov. 9 Great Barrington: Berkshire Waldorf School (formerly the Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School) will host its 47th annual Holiday Handcraft Fair at the school, 35 West Plain Road, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To kick off the holiday season, parents and faculty transform the school into a winter wonderland of family fun including puppet shows, horse drawn hayrides, face painting, jump rope making, candle dipping, and other gifts to make and give, celebrating the joys
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The Independent Investor: Fringe Benefits Important as PaycheckBy Bill Schmick,
04:31PM / Thursday, November 07, 2019 | |
 Most of us know to the penny how much we made last paycheck, but how many of us know the details of our fringe benefits? Not many, I suspect, and that is a big mistake. Retirement benefits are available to 77 percent of private industry workers and 91 percent of state and local government employees as of March 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Back in the day, offering perks to workers was a way to stand-out from your competition, but today they are essential tools of recruitment. And countless studies have shown that these benefits are a means to engage employees and increase productivity. That all sounds good on paper but in real life things may be 0 Comments
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Large Turnout Propels Pittsfield's Tyer to Second TermBy Jack Guerino & Jeff Snoonian, iBerkshires Staff
10:31PM / Tuesday, November 05, 2019 | |
Melissa Mazzeo addresses supporters after conceding the race for mayor. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Linda Tyer was elected on Tuesday to a second four-year term, beating out opponent Melissa Mazzeo by 529 votes out of nearly 12,000 cast. "Look what we did. For two elections in a row our message about building a stronger city resonated in every precinct across the city," said Tyer to a roomful of cheering supporters at the Country Club of Pittsfield. "I could not be happier to be celebrating with all of you. There are people in every corner of this city who came out today and filled in an oval for progress, filled in an oval because they believed and 0 Comments
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New Doctor Joins Pulmonary Practice at BMC| 05:50PM / Tuesday, November 05, 2019 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dr. Inna Kogan, a board-certified and fellowship-trained pulmonologist, has been appointed to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center and the physician staff of Pulmonary Professional Services of BMC. She is accepting new patients in need of pulmonary care and is partnered with doctors Hafez Alsmaan, Cynthia Callahan, Julio Miranda, David Oelberg and Jack Ringer at Pulmonary Professional Services of BMC. Dr. Kogan is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. She received her medical degree from St. Petersburg State Medical Academy, Russia, and completed her residency in internal medicine at Boston
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