FLORIDA â Typically, a 10-mile rafting journey down the Deerfield River can take around six hours.
But, last week, Eli Cantanzaro, a guide for Zoar Outdoor, said he made the run in about an hour.
And after another series of downpours, the Deerfield River has shown little sign of slowing.
At the Fife Brook Dam on the Deerfield River, which usually has scheduled recreational whitewater releases, flows have exceeded station discharge capabilities and spill gates are in use. As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, the water flow was over 4,600 cubic feet per second, more than five times the typical rate. GILLIAN JONES â THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Orchard tour in Shelburne highlights importance of local farmers
State representatives, farmers and others involved in agriculture take an apple blossom tour of Apex Orchards in Shelburne on Tuesday to discuss the importance of farms and food systems. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
State Rep. Natalie Blais, D-Sunderland, welcomes Kimberly and Chip Hager of Hager’s Farm Market to speak about their farming experiences bef a tour of Apex Orchards in Shelburne on Tuesday. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
State Rep. Natalie Blais, D-Sunderland, and Apex Orchards owner Tim Smith welcome guests in Shelburne on Tuesday. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
State representatives, farmers and others involved in agriculture take an apple blossom tour of Apex Orchards in Shelburne on Tuesday to discuss the importance of farms and food systems. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The MCLA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge, held virtually from May 3–May 7, 2021, saw the College community come together to view and vote for three.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announces its 2021 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge. Each senior will present their business plan in a recorded eight-minute pitch to the judges, Mayor Tom Bernard and Bruce Lessels, founder of Zoar Outdoor in Charlemont.
The MCLA community is invited to cast their vote on the proposals from 5 p.m. Monday, May 3, to 8 a.m. Friday, May 7. To watch and vote, visit lnk.mcla.edu/thechallenge.
The judges will deliberate and the community votes will be tallied to determine the winners. The first-place project will be awarded $7,500, second place $5,000, and third place $2,500 toward start-up funding to cover inventory, equipment, and marketing for the business.
Voting is open from 5 p.m. on Monday, May 3 to 8 a.m. on Friday, May 7, and any member of the MCLA community (student, faculty, staff, alumni, or general community member) is eligible to vote once during that time. Students began their projects with an idea, laid out a plan, and researched customer demand to determine viability. Each senior will present their business plan in a recorded eight-minute pitch. This year s participants are: Lorenzo Cristofolini 21, Cristo s Consulting; Jake Ferrara 21, Ferrara Lawn Care; Latisha Hargrett 21, Strong Shoulders; Austin Miller 21, Get Hooked Bait & Tackle; Andrew Nygard 21, Wheels Now!; and Jakob Tuponce 21, $ The Dough Place $.