BOSTON —The state Division of Banks, in collaboration with the Division of Professional Licensure and the Registry of Motor Vehicles, has issued five enforcement actions, 135 cease directives, $170,000 in fines and penalties and more than … more

EGREMONT — The Stanton Home will hold an open house at its Orchard House facility on 138 Jug End Road in South Egremont on Friday, Sept. 8. The hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Stanton Home is a nonprofit organization that provides residential care and a … more

PITTSFIELD — Interprint Inc. of Pittsfield is one of three finalists that have been chosen from the west region for the 2017 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards that are presented annually by MassEcon. Now in its 14th year, the … more

BOSTON — The Registry of Motor Vehicles is accepting applications for the 2017 Low Number Plate lottery both online or through the U.S. mail. Applications must be received online or postmarked by Friday, Aug. 25 in order for the applicant to … more

BOSTON — State gas prices have dropped five cents this week, the first decline in four weeks, according to AAA Northeast. Gas prices had risen 11 cents since the week of July 24.AAA's survey of state gas prices Monday found self-serve, regular … more

By The Associated PressNEW YORK — "These are the times that try men's souls," was written more than two centuries ago, but given events this week, they could have popped up in any blog or tweet in recent days.What better time then, for a … more

EGREMONT — Berkshire Dance For The Arts Collaborative will hold a summer wrap party on Thursday, Aug. 31 at The Barn at The Egremont Village. The hours are 7 to 10 p.m.Those who attended IS183's Factory, OIMDE and BTG's Pride Dance, and NRM's … more

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Division of Banks recently reached a joint settlement with financial regulators of four other states and two subsidiaries of IQor Holdings Inc. for their failure to comply with state and federal consumer protection … more

Haddad Dealerships of the Berkshires and MountainOne Insurance have created a strategic partnership to offer onsite insurance sales in order to streamline service to vehicle buyers, according to representatives of both entities.The strategic … more

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Physician assistant Ethan C. Evankow has joined the emergency department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. With this appointment, Evankow also joins the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group.Evankow earned his … more