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School Building Committee slates Conte School reopening for September 2015

Friday May 24, 2013 NORTH ADAMS -- The city's School Building Committee is still shooting for a September 2015 opening of a renovated Conte School, despite losing several valuable weeks of design and planning time while waiting for an April 30 public vote on its funding. A $29.7 million bond for the project, of which $23. Full Story

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Riverfest returns to Cole Field on Saturday

Friday May 24, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN -- Saturday's annual Riverfest will treat local river lovers to a wide variety of food, art, music and activities. The event, organized by the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA), is in its 22nd year, according to Lauren Stevens, member of the board of directors and Riverfest founder. Full Story

Cathy Yamamoto and Kathy Vareschi honored by Williamstown for service to community

Health insurance negotiations help North Adams decrease fiscal 2014 draft budget

Triple murder suspects appear in court; case could be tried in January

Highway Management Committee plan touts economic growth for Route 116 in the hilltowns

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Sean Davis' no-hitter keeps McCann baseball in postseason hunt

Thursday May 23, 2013 NORTH ADAMS -- Sean Davis had a job to do and knew exactly what he was doing the entire time. The McCann Tech sophomore proved why he's the baseball team's No. 1 pitcher by firing a no-hitter against Mount Everett on Thursday, leading the Hornets to a 1-0 win. The victory keeps the Hornets alive in the postseason race with one game left on the schedule. Full Story


	Western/Central Mass. track and field meet postponed to Monday North County track and field athletes head to Central/Western Mass DII meet Toronto Blue Jays top Baltimore Orioles New York Rangers extend series with OT win Jimmy Howard blanks Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 Terry Francona gets win in Fenway return

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Updated: May 23, 2013 10:34:40 PM EDT

Weekend Suggestions: Riverfest, seedling swaps, a free movie and more

Who says there's nothing to do this weekend? Here's a sampling of activities going on this weekend! Saturday, May 25 Celebrate the Hoosic River and its watershed at Riverfest! When: 11 to 4 Where: Cole Field, Williams College Campus, Williamstown What: HooRWA's annual celebration of the Hoosic River and its watershed. Full Story

Live chat: Restaurant critics: Behind the scenes

Beer thief leaves apology letter with cash and other bizarre crime news

London attack video shows suspect with bloody hands, meat cleaver

Updated: May 24, 2013

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100 great reasons to party: Sophie Michalski passes the century mark

Friday May 24, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN -- A lifelong Adams resident celebrated 100 years Thursday at Williamstown Commons with a room full of family, friends and neighbors who'd had the temerity to surprise her. "I was so elated that I can't express it," Sophie Michalski, the area's latest centenarian, said after the party. Full Story

Updated: May 24, 2013 2:14:04 PM EDT
	Photo: A good soaking Mystery Photo solved Photo: Timeless courtesy No traces of a tornado found in the area after Tuesday's storms Photo: How hot was it? Mystery Photo solved


	Dylan Dethier to sign copies of "18 in America" today Williams College junior Dylan Dethier, who has written an absorbing account of his year traveling around the lower 48 states in his quest to learn about himself, his country and where golf fits in, will appear at book signings in Williamstown and Lenox today and Saturday. Full Story No BRTA bus service on Monday Pownal to observe Memorial Day Clarksburg to mark Memorial Day Village Ambulance Service postpones open house until June 8 North Adams to mark Memorial Day

Updated: May 24, 2013 2:37:57 PM EDT

Another unbelievable Oklahoma tornado video: This one shows it forming

This 10-minute-long video of the tornado was captured by storm chasers who were relaying information about it to Oklahoma news station KOCO5. Full Story

Plane carrying hundreds from Pakistan to England diverted, two men arrested

Pentagon sees doubled cost for rocket launch program

National Zoo welcomes Bozie the elephant

Live: Obama to speak on drones and other controversies

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