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Be sure to catch A Baroque Portrait — Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre on the North Adams Patch calendar

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Good day North Adams! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 2025 story about a North Adams barber gripped readers most?
  • Which North Adams store helped create a $100K lottery winner?

Also on today's calendar: A Baroque Portrait — Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre.

Find out what's happening in North Adamsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in North Adamsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Periods of snow, 1-3", with a high of 35 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A little snow, mainly early, temps: high: 36, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 36 and low of 6 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Looking back on our top 10 most read stories of 2025 (berkshireeagle.com) — One of 2025’s most-read stories was the death of North Adams barber and musician Christopher Barton, remembered as a community-minded mentor and father. The wider list revisits immigration raids, school leadership turmoil, a major festival cancellation, and a statewide toll scam that affected Berkshire County residents.
   

• Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.6 Billion: These Berkshire Stores Have Produced Big Winners This Year (live959.com) — North Adams lottery players might eye their local Cumberland Farms, which produced a $100,000 winner earlier this year, as the Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion. Several Berkshire County stores, including spots in Pittsfield, Adams, Lenox, Dalton, and North Adams, have recently sold big winning tickets, tempting residents to test their luck before Monday night’s drawing.
   

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  • Schwan's Company posted a job opening for Part-Time Merchandiser in North Adams. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in North Adams. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Adams here.

🗞 Nearby News

Adams

  • New Pet Food Pantry Helping Adams, Area Pet Owners (iberkshires.com)
  • Former Adams Community Center Transformed Into Modern Apartments (iberkshires.com)
  • St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons (iberkshires.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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