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Athol announces water use restriction

Low water flow levels on the Millers River have resulted in a mandatory outdoor water use restriction in the town of Athol.

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Belchertown man arraigned in connection with fatal shooting of spouse

NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Mark Opper, 56, of Belchertown, was arraigned this afternoon in Hampshire County Superior Court…

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Tully Trail Challenge coming this weekend

ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This Saturday hikers will take on The Tully Trail Challenge, the full 22-mile Tully…

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Athol voters approve articles seeking more liquor licenses

ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Athol voters approved two articles seeking to expand Athol’s liquor licenses in Monday’s Annual…

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Changes coming July 1st for student loans

BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Federal student loan changes are set to take effect on July 1st. The changes…

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‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

2 days ago in Entertainment

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

2 days ago in Entertainment

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."

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Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

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