Bridge reopening to NH-Maine traffic Nov 21, 2009
Cianbro Corp. of Pittsfield, Maine was the contractor for the $148,500 project. The repair costs are being shared equally by New Hampshire and Maine. (Concord Monitor)
Hugh Wiberg, 76; nurtured a love of birds, gardening Oct 13, 2009
Their parents work required frequent relocation, so the family lived in Worcester, Pittsfield, Hartford, and Watertown. Mr. Wiberg attended Trinity College in Hartford and Northeastern University. (Boston Globe)
Rivera goes through light workout Sep 4, 2009
US alpine skier Cody Marshall has returned home to Pittsfield, Vt. from a Utah hospital less than two months after injuring his head in a 20-foot fall while sliding from an escalator railing. (Boston Globe)
Casey ranked No. 10, Arcola No. 17 in high school football Aug 27, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Do you agree with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke the economy soon will grow. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
NEAPNEA announces 2009 news writing award winners Aug 19, 2009
Third: The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Mass ... First: Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Mass. (Concord Monitor)
Donald C. Currier Jun 17, 2009
Donald was born in Boston and raised in Pittsfield, MA. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. He was a Quincy resident before moving to Braintree in 1978. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Winners spent more in legislative races Jun 16, 2009
PITTSFIELD Firefighters save drivers in flash flooding Firefighters in Pittsfield rescued several motorists trapped in their vehicles by flash flooding yesterday. Deputy Fire Chief Bruce Kilmer said a severe thunderstorm late yesterday quickly overwhelmed storm drains, leaving at least four cars nearly submerged in the area of New York Avenue and Merrill Road. (Boston Globe)
Peace, Water & Wisdom Walk Begins 500-mile Journey to Raise Awareness and Funds for Clean Water in Burkina Faso May 11, 2009
May 11th: Arriving in White Plains, NY May 12th: Chappaqua, NY May 13th: Danbury, CT May 14th: Kent, CT May 15th: Great Barrington, MA May 16th: Pittsfield, MA May 17th: Northampton, MA May 18th: Greenfield, MA May 19th: Brattleboro, VT May 20th: Peterborough, NH May 21st: Manchester, NH May 22nd: Durham, NH May 23rd: Portsmouth, NH May 24th: Kennebunk, ME May 25th: Portland, ME May 26th: Auburn, ME May 27th: Augusta, ME May 28th: Waterville, ME May 29th: Newport, ME May 30th: Bangor, ME.... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Obituary: Henry Harris May 6, 2009
He leaves his wife of 30 years, Janet Dyer Harris; six children, Priscilla McLaughlin of Winchester, Charles J. Harris of Natick, Mary E. Borey of Northborough, Georgianna Cook of Burlington, N.J., Julie B. Downer of Millbury, and Lee A. Morgan of Grafton; four stepchildren, Nancy S. Mullen of Pittsfield, Patricia A. Diskin of Auburn, Ala. Michael C. Sheridan of Great Meadows, N.J., and Carolyn S. Fernandez of Franklin; his brother, Robert B. Harris of Dover, N.H.; 15 grandchildren; and many... (Needham Tab, MA)
Robert K. "Bob" Brown (82) May 5, 2009
Published: Thursday, April 30, 2009 2:57 PM CDT Robert K. "Bob" Brown was born on Aug. 23, 1943, to Frances and George Brown in Pittsfield, Maine. He attended Maine Central Institute (M.C.I.). (Boerne Star, TX)
The road to riches May 5, 2009
It was last fall when Butler, burdened with the cumbersome baggage of a shady past, took his NBA-caliber basketball skills to Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, Maine. The former All-State forward for Park High School was moving on to one of the most highly-regarded prep school program in the nation, but included in this package deal was drill-sergeant-tough coach Max Good, whose kind heart usually is obscured by a cantankerous nature. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Racine's Moss make Packers do double-take Apr 6, 2009
Butler currently attends Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, Maine. Around the horn. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Caron Butler's goal not met yet Mar 18, 2009
One year after Butler wrapped up his brief, yet spectacular career for the Park High School boys' basketball team, he's making a similar impact for Maine Central Institute, a prep school in Pittsfield, Maine ... Behind Butler and another NBA prospect, DerMarr Johnson, Pittsfield went 34-4 and won the prestigious New England Prep School Athletic Conference Championship in February ... "He was terrific,'' Pittsfield coach Max Good said. "As much as I expected, he exceeded even that. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Portsmouth Herald recognized at newspaper of the year awards Mar 14, 2009
The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Mass. Category 4, daily, circulation 35,001 - 60,000: Newspaper of the year: Bangor (Maine) Daily News. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New England born and raised, night skiing continues to have bright future Mar 12, 2009
Bousquet converted the sloping hills of his mink farm in Pittsfield into the nation's second rope tow in 1935. A year later, struggling to stay in business and looking for a way to attract attention, he had the brainstorm to string electric lights along a trail so people could ski after dark on Christmas Eve. (Boston Globe)
Over 100 UMass Athletes Named To A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Feb 14, 2009
Stillwater Area Undeclared XC/Track Sr. Pittsfield, Mass. Taconic Sport Management XC/Track Sr. Hampden, Mass. (Umassathletics.com)
METRO LIST: December unemployment rates for 369 metro areas Feb 9, 2009
Unemployment up in 98% of metro areas; state-by-state list - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
