Below is a preview of the major stories the Transcript staff is working on for the weekend edition. The Transcript posts breaking news and updates on Twitter (@natranscript), on Facebook www.facebook.com/natranscript, on our mobile app and here on our homepage. Have a story idea or have something to contribute to a story below? Feel free to reach out to reporters or contact Editor-in-Chief Michael Foster at mfoster@thetranscript.com or 413-663-3741, ext. 223.
Three face heroin charges: NORTH ADAMS -- Three Northern Berkshire residents were arraigned today in Northern Berkshire District Court on charges of possessing heroin with intent to distribute and conspiracy to violate the drug law.
Ed Damon is writing this story and can be reached at edamon@thetranscript or at 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
Flu cases on the rise: Have you gotten your flu shot yet? For those who haven't, the state Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control are urging you to do so.
Local cases of the flu are following the national trend and seeing a dramatic spike. Dr. DeMaria, the state's medical director for the bureau of infectious disease, and North Adams Regional Hospital officials spoke with the Transcript about what is being seen locally, the importance of getting the vaccine and symptoms
Jennifer Huberdeau is writing this story and can be reached at jhuberdeau@thetranscript, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalJen, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 227.
Brown Street blaze claims home: ADAMS -- A Brown Street resident lost his home Friday due to a fire officials say was caused by a faulty electrical circuit.
Fire Chief Paul Goyette said Friday's early-morning blaze left Robert Wadsworth's 18 Brown St. home uninhabitable and the structure will likely be torn down.
First responders were dispatched to the scene after neighbors reported heavy smoke coming from the two-and-a-half story wood-frame structure at roughly 5:45 a.m.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
Temperature trouble on Ashland Street: NORTH ADAMS -- Tenants of Ashland Street's high-rise complex are complaining of cold. They say the building is frigid and drafty, while the Housing Authority maintains that many "heat gun" checks have not yielded any temperatures below the target 68 degrees. The high temperature is 72, and the thermostat is controlled by whether the lights in a given room are off or on.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
Commission against building on farmland: WILLIAMSTOWN -- Members of the Agricultural Commission have agreed to support efforts to solve the town's affordable housing problem, but also to oppose building on farmland.
"We should be up front in our support for affordable housing, but also for the preservation of farmland," commission member Kim Wells said at Thursday's commission meeting.
Ed Damon is writing this story and can be reached at edamon@thetranscript or at 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
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