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Polls open for Senate primary in Mass.

Voters are heading to the polls right now in Massachusetts for a primary vote to pick candidates for a special election to fill John Kerry's U.S. Senate seat.

Kerry is now secretary of state.

Three Republicans and two Democrats are vying for the position.

Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.

The winners of the vote -- one Republican and one Democrat -- will face off in the special election set for June 25.

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ValleyCats to take over a youth league

ValleyCats to take over a youth league

TROY – The Tri-City ValleyCats have announced they will take their show on the road and select one lucky youth sports league to take over next summer.

As part of the “Show on the Road,” the ‘Cats will bring their mascots, PA announcer and promo team to put on a show worthy of “The Joe.”

There will be pre-game entertainment, ceremonial team introductions, and a live performance of the national anthem and in-game promotions such as the Mayors’ race, t-shirt toss, pony hops and more.

Youth leagues interested in signing up for the chance to have the ValleyCats bring their show to one of their games must fill out an application located ONLINE HERE.

As art of the process, leagues must explain how they exemplify sportsmanship on and off the field.

Skin cancer screening clinic

 

NORTH ADAMS – On Tuesday, May 6, REACH for Community Health will be hosting a free skin cancer screening clinic at North Adams Regional Hospital.

Board-certified dermatologist Victoria R. Cavalli, MD, and dermatology physician assistant Amy Gumprecht, PA-C, will conduct the screenings for skin cancers including malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.  Free information about skin cancer will be available.

Reservations are required for the screening.  Residents interested in scheduling a screening should call REACH at (413) 664-5321. 

Bomb threat empties MCLA campus

NORTH ADAMS, MA - There's never a good time for a bomb threat but the lingering uneasiness after the Boston bombings made the situation at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts even scarier Thursday night.

Whether students were sitting inside their classrooms or hanging around their dorms, when a threatening message was found late Thursday, everyone was ordered off campus.

It was a real life emergency drill that city and college officials plan for, police and fire personnel train for, and absolutely no one -- especially in this day and age -- has any tolerance for.

"We could have had upwards of 1,200 students on campus and probably another 200 faculty and staff," said James Stakenas, Vice President of Administration & Finance at the school. "It's hard not to take this seriously."

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Things back to normal at MCLA after bomb threat

NORTH ADAMS - Things are getting back to normal at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, after a bomb threat prompted the campus to be evacuated, Thursday afternoon.

Police say the threat was found around 3:30 p.m. on a piece of paper, taped to a wall in the college's Murdoch Hall.

Police searched the campus, and found no evidence of a bomb.

The evacuation was lifted around 6 p.m.

Police are now trying to figure out who made the threat.

National prescription Drug Take Back Day

ALBANY – On Saturday, April 27, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held from 10-2p.m. The event provides and opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs at local drop-off sites.

Unused or expired medication can present a threat to public health and safety, as well as the environment.

National Drug Take Back Day is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Approximately 250 drop-off sites in communities across New York State will be open to accept prescription drugs for disposal.

To locate designated drop-off sites across the state, CLICK HERE.

Adult Learning Center releases job guide

 

PITTSFIELD – The Adult Learning Center has published a free comprehensive guide to job and training programs in the Berkshires that lead to a living wage.

The 24 page Guide to Job & Training Programs in the Berkshires includes career pathways with training of a year or less, employment agencies, and employment related support services in Berkshire County.  Primarily geared for individuals entering the workforce or who have been out of work for a while, the guide is available at adult literacy providers throughout Berkshire County, BerkshireWorks, Berkshire County Regional Employment Board, the Department of Transitional Assistance, and libraries.  It can also be accessed online at berkshireworks.org/resources.   Updates to the online guide will be done on a quarterly basis.