New England News

Springfield, MA – The largest private employer in Western Massachusetts, baystate health, is cutting some jobs because of the economic downturn.WAMC's Paul Tuthill reports. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Springfield, MA – Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a predominantly black church in Springfield. The fire destroyed the church which was still under construction just hours after Barack Obama was elected president. WAMC's Paul Tuthill reports. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

By Charlie Deitz

North Adams, Ma – THE BERKSHIRE EDUCATION COMPACT IS FOCUSING ON WAYS TO GET GRAMMAR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN TO EMBRACE HIGHER EDUCATION. WAMC'S BERKSHIRE BUREAU CHIEF CHARLIE DEITZ REPORTS

Salem, MA – Tens of thousands of costumed revelers are expected to descend on Salem for Halloween, but officials are determined to prevent the festivities from taking any dark turns. WAMC's Jill Rontey has more. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

By Charlie Deitz

Great Barrington, Ma – With marijuana usage on the rise, a federal grant will help to investigate problem. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz has the story..

By Charlie Deitz

Dalton, Ma – Community members and leaders gathered to work on collaborative leadership for the future of the region.WAMC's Charlie Deitz reports..

By Charlie Deitz

Pittsfield, Ma – With two high schools in need of renovation, city leaders start the process of getting funding for updates...

By Charlie Deitz

Berkshire County, Ma – David Rooney, President of the Berkshire Economic Development Corporation, his thoughts on the region and vision for the future.

Hartford, CT – Hartford-based health insurer Aetna says its third-quarter profit fell 44 percent. WAMC's Charlie Deitz has the story. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Naugatuck, CT – Naugatuck police say they have an arrest warrant for a man accused of firing gunshots into a gasoline pump at a New Haven road gas station over the weekend. WAMC's Charlie Deitz has the details. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.