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Quabbin Reservoir request to draw additional 20 million gallons per day removed
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority announced their withdrawal of the proposal to withdraw an…
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Athol residents to vote on data center moratorium
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In Athol’s Special Town Meeting on Monday, residents will be voting on a temporary…
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No injuries in school bus collision in Leverett Thursday
LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Leverett Elementary School bus carrying children sustained significant damage in a collision with…
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Leverett Fire Dept. awarded community service grant
LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Leverett Fire Department has been awarded two SAFE grants to use for student…
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FirstLight property sale completed, business continues as usual
TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Hull Street Energy has successfully completed its purchase of FirstLight’s United States properties.…
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51 minutes ago in Entertainment
Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant
Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.
1 hour ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame
Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.
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