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Colonoscopies: A Worthwhile EffortBy Adnan Sohail, MD,
02:36PM / Monday, March 26, 2018 | |
Dr. Adnan Sohail is a gastroenterologist at SVMC. Early colorectal cancer often has no symptoms, which is why screening is so important. Approximately 4.6 percent of men (1 in 22) and 4.2 percent of women (1 in 24) will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime.
Some of the factors that increase risk are age, sex and race/ethnicity. Aside from age and race, many of the known risk factors for colorectal cancer are behaviors traditionally associated with high-income countries such as sedentary lifestyles, Western diet and smoking. Non modifiable factors that increase the risk are related to hereditary and medical history, including a personal or family history of
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Biz Briefs: Berkshire Community College Hosts Annual 40 Under Forty Awards| 01:35PM / Monday, March 26, 2018 | |
 40 Under Forty
This year's awards ceremony will be held Thursday, March 29. Berkshire Community College, in partnership with 1Berkshire and the Berkshire Eagle, is hosting the third annual Berkshire County 40 Under Forty Awards. The event aims to recognize outstanding young professionals who are excelling in their industries through their leadership roles. The event, taking place on Thursday, March 29, at 5 p.m., will be held at Berkshire Plaza Hotel.
The selection process again this year for winners was competitive and nomination driven. Nominees needed to demonstrate a commitment to business success, personal growth and community involvement. The judging panel was made up of
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Berkshires Beat: NAMI Berkshire County Raises $15,000 at Cupcake Wars| 01:02PM / Monday, March 26, 2018 | |
 Cupcake Wars The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Berkshire County raised approximately $15,000 at its fourth annual Cupcake Wars fundraiser at Berkshire Hills Country Club on Feb. 1, 250 in attendance. The event began with an Italian dinner prepared by UNICO of Pittsfield. Following dinner, three judges sampled the unique confections prepared by the following bakers and bakeries vying for the best cupcake in various categories: Gould Farm; Linda's Pastries; Berkshire Pathways, a Program of Viability; Simply Sweet; Gimme Some Sugar; Sarah's Cheesecakes & Cafe; and Jennifer's Cookies, Cupcakes & Confections.
The winners were:
People's Choice: Simply
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Democratic Candidates For Governor Share Views at Pittsfield ForumBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
03:58AM / Monday, March 26, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The three Democratic candidates all believe that Republican Gov. Charlie Baker can be beat in the fall. It is just a matter of which one of them will be on the ballot against him. Will it be former Newton Mayor Setti Warren, former Secretary of Administration and Finance under Gov. Deval Patrick's administration Jay Gonzalez, or author and activist Bob Massie? "There is a not a single issue where the majority of people feel he is doing a good job," Gonzalez said of Baker. Polls have constantly shown Baker as being a very popular governor. But, the Democrats say when it comes to the issues, the Republican is just 0 Comments
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MCLA Men's Tennis Drops Opener| 08:12PM / Sunday, March 25, 2018 | |
 NORTHFIELD, Vt. -- The MCLA men's tennis program opened its 2018 season Sunday afternoon with a 9-0 loss at Norwich University. The Trailblazers dropped all three doubles matches to dig a hole. Aaron Goldsmith and Jared Freeman fell 8-2 in the top doubles slot, while Norwich (2-1) earned 8-0 wins in the other two matches heading into singles play. MCLA fell in straight sets in all the singles matches as well. Goldsmith put up a good fight but ultimately fell 6-4, 7-6 in the number one singles match. Freeman fell in the second singles slot 6-1, 6-0 while Charles Najimy lost in the third singles slot 6-1, 6-1. Mohamed Mahrous, Reydel Santana, and Nick Castle also competed 0 Comments
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Cutler Scores Eight as MCLA Women's Lax Wins First| 06:04PM / Saturday, March 24, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- MCLA's Mckenzie Cutler scored eight goals in leading the Trailblazers to a season opening 17-12 win over visiting Dean College Saturday afternoon at sunny Shewcraft Field. Cutler got MCLA (1-0) on the board in the opening minute of play as she tallid off a Rachel Green assist for an early 1-0 lead. The teams swapped goals, and after Dean's Lauryn Wilks tallied, it was 2-2. The Trailblazers responded with four straight goals to take control of play. Green got the spurt started with her second goal of the game and then Cutler added two more. After Brianna Morris potted her first of the season, MCLA led 6-2. The Trailblazers led 9-6 at halftime as they 0 Comments
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Williamstown Elementary Sixth-Graders Win Berkshire Robotics Challenge| 05:23PM / Saturday, March 24, 2018 | |
The team from St. Mary's School in Lee was called 'Anything But Last.' The team did not come in last in Saturday's Robotics Challenge. LENOX, Mass. — A team of sixth-graders from Williamstown Elementary School won the 19th annual Berkshire Robotics Challenge at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School on Saturday. Noelle Dravis, Julia Goh and Grace Winters took turns guiding the team’s Lego robot through seven rounds of competition, capped by a dramatic 110-100 win in the finals over the runner-up from the Berkshire Christian Homeschool group. Lila Cohen-McFall, Emma Kate Hane and Emma Swoap also participated on the winning team, dubbed WES LegoHeads II, which
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@theMarket: Trump's Trade Wars Sink MarketsBy Bill Schmick,
08:55AM / Saturday, March 24, 2018 | |
 World markets declined again this week. Despite world condemnation, which included most of America's economists and corporations, Donald Trump unilaterally forged ahead in implementing his own brand of protectionism. Investors fear the consequences. While tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are still being negotiated, the president has upped the ante and is now pursuing China. The United States has long accused China of stealing our intellectual property. The Chinese, of course, have denied that and so, for years the discussions went round and round — until now. On Thursday, our president announced his intention to slap $60 billion of tariffs on 1,300 product 0 Comments
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Citizens with Disabilities & Their Families Share Their StoriesBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
06:26AM / Saturday, March 24, 2018 | |
Department of Developmental Services Commissioner Jane Ryder speaks at Friday's legislative breakfast. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elected officials from throughout the county Friday morning were at Berkshire Hills Country Club to enjoy the 18th annual Berkshire Disabilities legislative breakfast. And they heard how any breakfast — or any meal — can be a challenge for some of their constituents. "I was speaking with [United Cerebral Palsy's] Louise Norton in the assistive technology department one day, and she told me, 'Well, Jennifer, this is where I come in. I can help you to be able to communicate with [your daughter] and she 1 Comment
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DeRosa Stepping Down After 35 Years as North Adams SolicitorBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:00PM / Friday, March 23, 2018 | |
John DeRosa receiving an honorary degree at MCLA in 2011. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City Solicitor John B. DeRosa is stepping down as the city's main legal counsel after 35 years of service. DeRosa made the announcement on Friday, saying he will retire effective March 31 from the city but will continue to work for his private clients and in efforts to support the community. It had been a privilege and honor to as the chief legal officer for the city, he said. "I think it's a good time to do it. We have a new mayor," he said. "It's been a wonderful experience ... I've really enjoyed working with the mayor and the city boards and the 2 Comments
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Drury Student Selected to National Society of High School Scholars| 01:59PM / Friday, March 23, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School students Chad A. Lawrence of Stamford, Vt., has been selected to become a member of the the National Society of High School Scholars.
The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes.
"On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Chad has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence," Nobel said. "Chad is now a member of a unique community of scholars - a
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Mass RMV Service Interruption Runs Through March 26| 01:30PM / Friday, March 23, 2018 | |
 The Registry of Motor Vehicles has announced that all RMV services and system access, with the exception of law enforcement, will be unavailable from 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, until 8 a.m. Monday, March 26.
The service interruption is due to the RMV transitioning to a new computer system that will allow the RMV to comply with federal and state mandates. During this time, there will be no motor vehicles inspections available in the state, no RMV online services, and all RMV service locations will be closed. Please note AAA locations will be unable to process RMV services for AAA members. 0 Comments
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