Gone But Not Forgotten: North Adams Transcript

For over 170 years, the North Adams Transcript served the residents of the Northern Berkshires, informing the locals and serving as a training ground for world-class journalists. Producer Tony Dunne and Videographer Mark Langevin fire up the press one last time and turn the page back for a look at the storied history of what was once called the best small daily newspaper in New England.

Dragon Boat Races

Ben Quick, Executive Director of the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, and Erin Ruggiano, Dragon Boat Coach, discuss the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival and races on the Connecticut River in Springfield this summer.

Live Well

Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a $2.5 million grant through their parent company Trinity Health to fund programs that promote health and well-being in Springfield. Mercy will team up with other organizations, including Live Well Springfield to work on six health issues: smoking cessation, obesity, improved access to nutrition, health disparities, and enhanced community

Carolee McGrath sat down with Doreen Fadus, Executive Director of Community Benefit and Health for Mercy Medical Center, and Jessica Collins, Executive Director of Partners for a Healthier Community to learn more.