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Students to gather for Junior Solar Sprint

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, May 30th, 2011, 1:09pm

Area middle school students will gather on Saturday, June 4, at Reid Middle School in Pittsfield for the 12th annual Berkshire Junior Solar Sprint (JSS).

More than 80 students are expected to participate in the JSS this year.

The Junior Solar Sprint competition was started by the US Department of Energy in 1991 to expose students to photovoltaics and its potential for their future. 

The JSS is a fun and educational competition for students in grades 5 through 8 who work in teams to design, build and race model solar vehicles powered by the sun. The students are challenged to use scientific know-how, creative thinking, experimentation and teamwork.  In the process, they learn firsthand about engineering, physics and non-polluting transportation.

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Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute offers photography workshop

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, May 30th, 2011, 1:05pm
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute offers photography workshop

Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute are offering an intensive digital photography workshop on July 30 and 31.

In “Focus on Nature,” photographer Allen Rokach will guide participants in the limitless possibilities of digital nature, landscape, garden, and flower photography. 

Through lectures, field sessions, review sessions, and individual consultations, participants will receive in-depth instruction on enhancing their photographic skills. The price of the weekend workshop is $300 ($250 for members) and includes continental breakfast and box lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Enrollment for this workshop is limited to 20 students. Reservations may be made online or by calling 413-458-0524.

This two-day workshop is designed to help participants understand and apply the fundamental underpinnings of any fine photograph, including great light, proper and appropriate exposure, and filling the frame in a compelling manner.

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Pittsfield Parks & Rec announces 'Sticks for Kids'

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, May 27th, 2011, 2:33pm
Pittsfield Parks & Rec announces 'Sticks for Kids'

The City of Pittsfield Parks and Recreation Program has announced the return of the “Sticks for Kids” program. 

“Sticks for Kids” is a program meant to introduce and teach youth the basics of golf including the fundamentals, rules, and etiquette.  The program was also meant to ensure youth would have the opportunity and access to learn the game of golf. 

Sticks for Kids will be a free, week long program from June 27 to July 1, for children ages 6 to 11. 

The program will run from 9 to 11 a.m. that Monday through Friday at Pittsfield High School, 300 East Street.

Ten sets of junior golf clubs will be available if participants do not have them. 

Pre-registration is required by June 20. 

This program is made possible by the Golf Course Builders Association of America Foundation (GCBAA) and the National Recreation and Park Association and local support of Pittsfield Public School’s Athletic Director Jim Abel.

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North Adams woman arraigned on drug charges

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, May 27th, 2011, 1:33pm

A North Adams woman was recently arraigned this afternoon in Berkshire Superior Court on drug charges. 

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office says 25 year-old Chelsea B. Sigsbury of Glen Avenue pled not guilty to 3 counts of distribution of cocaine, 1 count of distribution of heroin, 3 counts of drug violation within a drug free school zone, and 3 counts of conspiracy to violate drug laws.

The charges stem from incidents that occurred in Pittsfield between January and May of 2011. 

Sigsbury was ordered to be held at the Berkshire County House of Correction on $20,000 cash bail.

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Sign-ups underway for free neighborhood basketball league

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 2:33pm
Sign-ups underway for free neighborhood basketball league

Sign-ups are underway for the 2011 Summer Neighborhood Basketball League hosted by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition. 

Boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 15 are eligible to participate in this free, “just for fun” league held every Tuesday and Thursday throughout July at various neighborhood playgrounds in North Adams. 

There will be an 8 to 12 year-old division and a 13 to 15 year-old division with teams representing the Brayton Hill, Greylock, Mohawk Forest/Hill Towns and UNO neighborhoods.

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Williamstown man pleads guilty to rape charge

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 1:32pm

A Williamstown man pled guilty this morning in Berkshire Superior Court to several charges. 

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office says 59 year-old Howard R. O’Brien pled guilty to 1 count of rape and 3 counts of indecent assault and battery of a 66 year-old woman between June and September 2009.

O’Brien was ordered to serve concurrent 3 to 5 year state prison sentences at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Cedar Junction.     

Charges of 1 count of rape and 3 counts of indecent assault and battery on a mentally retarded person were dismissed.

The investigation was conducted by members of the Williamstown Police Department.

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Dalton man pleads guilty to child porn charges

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 1:46pm

A Dalton man recently pled guilty to child pornography charges in Berkshire Superior Court. 

The Berkshire District Attorney’s office said 49 year-old Lealon D. Russell pled guilty to 20 counts of possession of child pornography.

They say Russell was in possession of child pornography between November 25, 2005 and November 13, 2009.    

Russell was released on $2,500 cash or $25,000 surety bail pending sentencing on Tuesday, May 31. 

The investigation was conducted by state police detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s Office. 

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