Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Ahonen

Cory Ahonen, chief engagement officer for the state's Executive Office of Veterans Services, served his country in the Air Force from 2008 to 2014 as a staff sergeant.

Letter: Trial Shows Trump's Character

It has shown us clearly the character of Trump and the Republican party he now dominates.

Letter: Look for Facts in Bias Incidents

No question that mistakes have been made and by many people on all sides of the tolerance issue. Let us try to correct those mistakes and move on to create a tolerant and flourishing community.

Letter: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

We received a total of 3,595 pounds of food and personal care items.

Letter: Article 41 on Williamstown Town Meeting Warrant

The town warrant for the upcoming town meeting has just been published. Many people think Article 41 warrants thought and discussion prior to the meeting.

Letter: Thank You for Supporting 'Get BArT Smart'

This night would not have been possible without the support of over a hundred local organizations and businesses.

Letter: Homelessness May Have Contributed to Murder of Pittsfield Resident

Several of the homeless people I met started to be people I personally first knew when they were part of the housed population. One of those beautiful but hapless people was Chris Hairston, the Pittsfield resident that was murdered while in Greenfield.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. John Magnarelli

John Magnarelli served his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam from May 4, 1969, to April 10, 1970, as a sergeant.

Guest Column: Berkshire United Way's Call to Action During National Volunteer Week

At Berkshire United Way, we mark National Volunteer Week as the centerpiece of our own Here For Good Volunteer Month.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Al DiMuzio

"It wasn't 100 percent consistent but I was afforded the opportunity to get to know other people with different religion, beliefs, backgrounds and culture and to be able to embrace that."

Letter: Vote for Someone Other Than Trump

This level of rejection by former colleagues is unprecedented in American politics.

Letter: International Women's Day

Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Louis Vairo

Louis Vairo served his country in the Army from 1966 to 1968, achieving the rank of sergeant, specialist E5.

Letter: Letter to Williamstown Board of Selectmen

We are distressed to hear that you are planning to make a statement on behalf of the community regarding the Hamas/Israel war. In our opinion, this goes far beyond your mandate as selectpersons.

Letter: Cease Fire Resolution Proposal

Letter: Mass MoCA Strike

I stand in solidarity with the workers of Mass MoCA and urge the management to prioritize their well-being by reaching a fair agreement as soon as possible.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Spc. Robert Dutra

A graduate of Lawrence High School, he initially joined the Army National Guard. His basic training would take him to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Veteran Spotlight: Naval Reserve Cmdr. Ronald Nasif

Growing up in Boston, he majored in biology at Boston College, where he also lettered in football for the Eagles. He would go on to Tufts Medical School but took a year off graduate school and taught during the busing crisis of the 1970s.

Letter: Wahconah Park: Invest in Future, Celebrate Past.

Our Rome is Wahconah Park. And just the same: it won't be built in a day. I'm not talking as a mouthpiece for the team; I'm talking as a citizen of Pittsfield that wants what's best for Pittsfield.

Letter: Democratic Writer Out of Touch With Reality

After reading his letter to the editor entitled "Contrast Between Parties," I'm struggling to determine if Michael Wise is merely out of touch with reality or if he's intentionally attempting to gaslight people. My guess is that it's the latter.

Letter: Contrast Between Parties

Good government builds on laws and regulations, on debate and compromise.

Veteran Spotlight: Lt. Col. Brent Finemore

Brent Finemore served his country in the Army from 1982 to 2002, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.

Guest Column: Quit Smoking Valentine's Day Message

If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant this Valentine's Day, consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. John Shoemaker

He would go onto serve his country for four years as a combat platoon leader and company commander in the 196th Light Infantry Brigade of the "Americal" Division in Chu Lai.

Guest Column: Thank You for Supporting BHS

These milestones are a testament to the incredible dedication of our employees and the importance of partnering with residents and organizations across the region to achieve shared goals for community well-being.