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Quick-acting child helps at Orange house fire
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A child’s quick thinking helped contain a house fire in Orange Wednesday evening. Officials…
City working with state DOR on audit; councilors angry, frustrated
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The City of Greenfield is working with the Department of Revenue to resolve bookkeeping…
2 days ago in Sports
MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.
Weather alert: Tornado Watch issued, potential for strong storms in Franklin County
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A turbulent atmosphere has brought the potential for severe weather in our area this…
Nurses’ union “concerned” about layoffs at Baystate Health
The union that represents nurses at Baystate Health are expressing concerns about layoffs that have occurred recently, against the backdrop of continued negotiations with nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’
The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist — born Montero Lamar Hill — shared that he "has been in rehab for a few months," and since then, has returned home to both Atlanta, where he is from and his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.
2 days ago in National
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
2 days ago in Sports
US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills
For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter 's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.
City Council passes $70M operating budget
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Last night, the Greenfield City Council approved the Mayor’s proposed $70,018,736 operating budget for…
Murder conviction overturned 28 years later
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — After serving 28 years in prison on a murder conviction, Elvio Marrero was acquitted.…
No injuries in Conway Road accident
SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Tuesday evening just before 11 p.m. a single vehicle accident was reported on…
Hood cleaner license revoked following Holyoke Mall fire investigation
HOLYOKE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Following the investigation into the fire at the Holyoke Mall in February, the State…
UMass science programs rank top 10 in world
AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The UMass Amherst agricultural science and food science programs ranked in the top 10…
Union has sharp criticism for Gill-Montague cuts, restructuring
Educators say staff cuts and position changes were made without enough notice or collaboration, affecting special education, music, libraries, reading, math and other student services.
The Four Levels of Being Financially Stuck—and How to Find Your Way Forward | Financial Fitness
In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Frances Rahaim, Ph.D., explains the four levels of financial “stuck,” from minor money missteps to overwhelming debt crises. Learn how to identify where you are, hear a real-life debt-free success story, and discover practical, judgment-free steps to regain control of your finances.
3 days ago in Sports
Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade
New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.
3 days ago in Sports
Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.
