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Electrical fire damages house on Green River Road in Greenfield
A home on Green River Road in Greenfield sustained damage in an attic fire on Thursday morning.
16 hours ago in Sports
Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds
The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn't stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon.
16 hours ago in Lifestyle
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.
Information sessions coming ahead of six town regionalization vote
NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — As town votes approach for the six town regional school agreement, several information sessions are…
Hawley taking action on unpermitted builds
HAWLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Hawley’s Selectboard and the Board of Health wrote a letter to the community expressing concern…
Police investigating fatal motorcycle accident
WORTHINGTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — According to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, police are investigating a motorcycle crash that resulted…
October 5th proclaimed Farren Memorial Appreciation Day
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Montague Selectboard has proclaimed October 5th to be Farren Memorial Appreciation Day. The Farren…
Shutesbury Special Town Meeting Tuesday
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Tuesday, September 30th, the town of Shutesbury will hold a Special Town Meeting…
1 day ago in Sports
Guardians’ David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers
For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered. Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit's Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland's 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night, a victory that deadlocked the division.
1 day ago in Sports
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees
Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
1 day ago in World
Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines
Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast on Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.
1 day ago in Features
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?
1 day ago in World
For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN
Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.
2 days ago in National
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27
The owners of Camp Mystic say they plan to partially reopen next summer the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed during catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
2 days ago in National
3 people shot at immigration facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says
Three people have been shot at an Immigration and U.S. Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency's director said.
Rowe to decide on joining 2D8T Sustainability Study
ROWE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Rowe will be deciding at a Town Meeting if they will join…
Planned power outage today for several streets in Athol
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In order to complete necessary improvements for safety and reliability to the electrical system,…
Athol strategizes solution for water contaminant
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The drinking water problem in Athol has been corrected. In August, the town notified the…
