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Greenfield Main Street repaving project to begin on Monday
The City of Greenfield has announced that the long-awaited repaving of Main Street between Federal and Conway Streets will begin on Monday. The project will address the patches of pavement that are a result of utility service work conducted by Berkshire Gas and its contractors.
AAA Northeast issues deer advisory; deer crashes spike between October and December
Travelers throughout our region have probably noticed far more deer at the roadside than they did a month ago. Their eyes aren’t deceiving them: Fall is by far the worst season for deer collisions.
Gov. Healey establishes new council for economic competitiveness
On Wednesday, Governor Healey signed an executive order establishing an Advisory Council on Competitiveness to drive economic growth and strengthen the state’s business climate.
Rat issues improving at Greenfield Transfer Station
Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher gave an update on the rat population problem at the Transfer Station
Greenfield November Election warrant set by Council
The Greenfield City Council met Wednesday evening to vote on the upcoming Local Election warrant.
Network outage disruptions continue for Heywood
Heywood Hospital officials say they are still experiencing network disruptions in their “Code Black”, which began Sunday morning, however they are open and caring for current patients at this time.
Past the peak of the youth mental health crisis, new data shows
Local Student Survey Data Shows Improvements in Drug and Alcohol Use, Family Connectedness
23 hours ago in Lifestyle
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
23 hours ago in Sports
Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says
Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.
23 hours ago in Entertainment
A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel
Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.
23 hours ago in National
County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.
24 hours ago in , Ophthalmology and Optometry Expert
Local Expert: Mary Phillips, Nurse Coordinator at Beautiful Eyes Aesthetics at The Eye Center
Q: Mary, can you tell us about the recent merger at Beautiful Eyes Aesthetics and how it’s enhancing your services?…
1 day ago in National
Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress
The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.
1 day ago in Sports
Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS
Relying on an old-school pitching strategy has the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers two wins from returning to the Fall Classic.
Water shut off for some Orange residents during repairs Wednesday
Due to emergency repairs on East Main Street in Orange, the water main that supplies water to customers
Orange Special Town Meeting for insurance, Selectboard
On Monday, October 27th, Orange residents will gather for a Special Town Meeting to vote on several measures
South Hadley considers nicotine ban
South Hadley Town Officials are discussion a proposed nicotine ban, called the “Nicotine Free Generation” which would ban the sale of nicotine products to anyone born on or after a certain date.
Investigation underway after man found on Montague road
Turners Falls Road in Montague was closed between Randall Road and Hatchery Road Tuesday afternoon when a man was found unconscious in the road with his bicycle.
DPU to review gas, electric bills for ways to save
Governor Healey announced a plan to review all gas and electric bills to identify charges that can be eliminated or reduced, in an effort to reduce energy costs for residents this winter.
2 days ago in National
Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.
