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Whitcomb, who skied at Wahconah and at Middlebury College before joining the U.S. cross country ski program, is in his second Olympics as the head coach of the men's and women's teams.

Wahconah grad Matt Whitcomb leads another group of American Olympians as cross country ski head coach
Whitcomb, who skied at Wahconah and at Middlebury College before joining the U.S. cross country ski program, is in his second Olympics as the head coach of the men's and
The city of Pittsfield has opened a new outdoor, lighted ice rink at Wahconah Park.

Outdoor ice rink is officially open at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield
The city of Pittsfield has opened a new outdoor, lighted ice rink at Wahconah Park.
The West Stockbridge Select Board has placed Police Chief Nicole Miller on administrative leave pending an investigation.

West Stockbridge Police Chief Nicole Miller placed on administrative leave
The West Stockbridge Select Board has placed Police Chief Nicole Miller on administrative leave pending an investigation.
Northern Berkshire residents last weekend focused existing weekly standouts to "ICE Out" protests and multiple small businesses held fundraisers that directly supported families impacted by ICE's presence in a Minneapolis neighborhood.

‘Her neighbors are our neighbors’: Northern Berkshire mobilizes for families impacted by ICE in Minneapolis
Northern Berkshire residents last weekend focused existing weekly standouts to "ICE Out" protests and multiple small businesses held fundraisers that directly supported families impacted by ICE's pres...
What seemed like a very expensive, very public goof was very much on purpose, and has paid big dividends.

Nocher Realty's billboards have turned outdoor advertising upside down
What seemed like a very expensive, very public goof was very much on purpose, and has paid big dividends.
The fourth annual Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic is returning to Monterey and Benedict Pond on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Update: 4th annual Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic returning to Monterey moved to Feb. 14
The Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic is back at Benedict Pond on Feb. 7.
The driver in a Christmas Eve crash that killed an Episcopal priest allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel "on numerous occasions" before impact, according to a newly released state police report

Dash cam video shows driver 'falling asleep' minutes before fatal Christmas Eve crash
The driver in a Christmas Eve crash that killed Episcopal priest Henry Whiteside allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel "on numerous occasions" before impact, according to a newly released state
Investigators believe a massive fire that destroyed the Wagon Wheel Inn in December likely began in the ceiling above one of the motel’s rooms, according to preliminary findings.

Fire that destroyed Wagon Wheel Inn likely began above room ceiling, officials say
The Pittsfield Road property remains fenced off with future plans for the site uncertain as a final Department of Fire Services report remains pending.
Jacob’s Pillow launches its inaugural spring season with contemporary and flamenco performances, plus new online dance courses.

Jacob’s Pillow launches first-ever spring season and new online dance courses
Jacob’s Pillow launches its inaugural spring season with contemporary and flamenco performances, plus new online dance courses.
A small number of high-end home sales reshaped Berkshire County’s housing market in 2025, pushing prices sharply upward in some towns while dragging averages down in others.

A few million-dollar homes reshape Berkshire County’s housing market
A small number of high-end home sales reshaped Berkshire County’s housing market in 2025, pushing prices sharply upward in some towns while dragging averages down in others. See how the