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Pittsfield Police Department pivots to protect all parties throughout COVID-19 pandemic

Pittsfield Police Department pivots to protect all parties throughout COVID-19 pandemic

PITTSFIELD - Patrolling the city streets, Bryan Betters of the Pittsfield Police Department keeps his eyes pe…

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Taconic grad Stephanie Wilson talks about next trip into space, memories of Berkshires

Taconic grad Stephanie Wilson talks about next trip into space, memories of Berkshires

If NASA offered frequent-flier miles for traveling into outer space, Stephanie Wilson would have plenty to ca…

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Community rallies behind Dalton farmer who lost Biden-Harris hay bales in fire

Community rallies behind Dalton farmer who lost Biden-Harris hay bales in fire

DALTON - Dicken Crane has been blown away by the amount of support he's received since a small mountain of hi…

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Black 14 return to Laramie: Pittsfield's Tony Gibson, 13 brothers finally recognized by Universit...

Black 14 return to Laramie: Pittsfield's Tony Gibson, 13 brothers finally recognized by Universit...

PITTSFIELD - Megan Gibson grew up in Berkshire County where she skied and played soccer for Pittsfield High S…

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Unfazed by disability, Lopez thrives for Storm

Unfazed by disability, Lopez thrives for Storm

BENNINGTON - As long as football has been around, coaches have preached playing to the whistle - finishing th…

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Pittsfield restaurants prepare to battle pandemic through winter

Pittsfield restaurants prepare to battle pandemic through winter

PITTSFIELD - Winter is coming, but the COVID-19 pandemic has never left. After months of impromptu outdoor se…

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NFL Mock Draft 2025: Is safety a growing possibility for the Miami Dolphins first-round pick?

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Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images With less than a month until the 2025 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins’ secondary remains a work in progress. Whether it’s a cornerback or a safety, drafting a defensive back in the first round could solidify one of the roster’s largest issues. On Tuesday, Kevin Nogle, the Phinsider’s managing editor, projected South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori as the Dolphins’ first-round pick. NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah followed suit in his latest mock draft.
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Report: Miami Dolphins get a boost at inside linebacker

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Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Miami Dolphins have a solid trio in Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson, and K.J. Britt, but the inside linebacker unit became a bit more interesting on Wednesday. Source: Free-agent linebacker Willie Gay Jr. is signing with the #Dolphins on a one-year deal. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 19, 2025 ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that former Kansas City Chiefs second-round pick Willie Gay Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins.
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Dolphins, four other teams to meet with South Carolina safety prospect

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Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Attention is turning to the 2025 NFL Draft with the first wave of free agency slowly coming to a close. With a third-round compensatory pick, the Miami Dolphins hold three of the draft’s top 100 selections and could benefit from at least two immediate contributors by the end of Day 2. Cornerback, defensive tackle, and guard are obvious needs at pick No. 13, but safety remains another possibility.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Covering the Miami Dolphins for Phinphanatic.com

How is social media changing news?

Social media has put more pressure on journalists to be first with information, but accuracy remains key in order to be a strong reporter.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

A journalist is a strong communicator who can decipher information efficiently and effectively in order to share it with the public.