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North Adams Transcript WILLIAMSTOWN -- The local food pantry has witnessed an outpouring of generosity over the past couple months that is unmatched in its history. Carol DeMayo, director of the Williamstown Food Pantry, said Monday the giving of money and non-perishable food to the organization has been steady over the years, but nothing like some of the large monetary donations and   Full Story

North Adams Transcript SAVOY -- A chimney fire grew into a structure fire and damaged a house on River Road Sunday morning. Peter "P.J." Miner, assistant chief of the Savoy Volunteer Fire Department, said Monday the department was called to the home around 7 a.m., and upon arrival, discovered fire had spread from a wood stove chimney to the wall behind it.   Full Story