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BWN 3/9/23

The Beacon March 9, 2023

In this episode of Beacon Web News, BWN Reporter Savanna Amaral discovers more about North Adams at First Friday. BWN Reporter Mamadou Diallo explores more about 19th century British History at the Mind's...

First Bites: March’s Food Filled First Friday

First Bites: March’s Food Filled First Friday

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

On Friday, March 3rd, a variety of businesses, gallery spaces, and restaurants participated in downtown North Adams’ monthly First Friday. The theme of this First Friday was First Bites, combining local...

North Adams’ Annual WinterFest: Filled with Chowder, Smores, Sculptures and More

North Adams’ Annual WinterFest: Filled with Chowder, Smores, Sculptures and More

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

On Saturday, February 18th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Adams held their annual WinterFest celebration downtown. This festival got locals out and into the streets celebrating the winter season and...

Bailey’s Bakery Brings Baked Goods to the Berkshires

Bailey’s Bakery Brings Baked Goods to the Berkshires

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

Erika Bailey, owner of Bailey’s Bakery, has been bringing baked goods to downtown North Adams since 2020 through her small space within The Emporium. However, on Thursday February 9th, Bailey was...

Protecting Your Peace: Take Care of Yourself

Protecting Your Peace: Take Care of Yourself

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 16, 2023

I’m not sure when asking how school is going or what your plan to do afterward became the immediate silence filler for everyone having a conversation with a student. Sufficient time for schoolwork,...

The women’s team has faced many setbacks this season, but have continued to persist and work hard.

MCLA Basketball: Despite setbacks over break, strong return to the season

Owen Brown, Sports Editor February 16, 2023

For most students and professors here at MCLA, winter break serves as four weeks to relax, catch up with old friends and family, and start preparing for the spring semester. However, for student-athletes...

Many local businesses took part in this month’s First Friday festivities, including tea shop Heart’s Pace.

February’s First Friday: A Cozy Alternative to the Cold Weather

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

On Friday, February 3rd, small businesses and art galleries on Main Street and Eagle Street of downtown North Adams stayed open late to celebrate the First Friday of the month. Although temperatures...

The strawberry banana smoothie, also known as “Berkshire’s Best”, is the businesses best selling flavor so far. (photo by chloe Golebiewski)

Love Smoothies and Supporting Local Businesses? Check Out Berkshire Blends

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

Stephanie Burdick, a small business owner residing in Florida, Massachusetts had dreamt of opening her own business for a while. As of May 2022, she accomplished that with the new smoothie shop, located...

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