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3 weeks ago in Sports
Snell spectacular and Dodgers barely hold on in 9th to beat Brewers 2-1 in NLCS opener
Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on as the Dodgers opened the NLCS with a 2-1 victory Monday night.
3 weeks ago in World
Madagascar’s president, hiding in an unknown location, dissolves parliament to deepen crisis
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, deepening the political crisis in the Indian Ocean island nation after a military rebellion led him to flee the country and go into hiding.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
No Hail Mary magic this time and Moody’s last-play kick lifts the Bears past the Commanders 25-24
It wasn't quite the same drama as the Hail Mary that decided these teams' game a year ago, but Caleb Williams and the Bears did get the better of Jayden Daniels and the Commanders on a final-play score Monday night, with Chicago defeating Washington 25-24 with a 38-yard field goal by new kicker Jake Moody.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Oprah Winfrey picks Megha Majumdar’s ‘A Guardian and a Thief’ for book club
Megha Majumdar's " A Guardian and a Thief," already a finalist for the National Book Award and Kirkus Prize, is now Oprah Winfrey's book club pick.
3 weeks ago in National
Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California
A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.
E-bike accident sends rider to hospital
On Saturday, a second e-bike accident with injuries in Greenfield over the past four months.
Bulky Waste Day returns this weekend
The annual fall “Clean Sweep” bulky waste day will take place this Saturday morning across three Franklin County locations
Hawley secures two grants for fire department, Route 8A design
Hawley town officials, in collaboration with the Franklin Regional Council of Governments and the community, have secured two grants.
Athol Fire Department announces new Deputy Chief
The Athol Fire Department has announced the promotion of Captain Eric Jack to the new Deputy Fire Chief position.
Heywood, Athol Hospitals on “Code Black Diversion”
Heywood and Athol Hospitals were under a “Code Black Diversion” Monday afternoon, according to a social media post by Heywood Hospital.
3 weeks ago in National
Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he "won't negotiate" with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton
Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including "The Godfather," "Annie Hall," "Father of the Bride" and "Something's Gotta Give."
3 weeks ago in Sports
Titans fire coach Brian Callahan after 4-19 record and 1-5 start to second season
The Tennessee Titans fired Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to his second season, making him the first NFL head coach ousted this season.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini
Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Culvert construction begins next week on Dudleyville Road
In Leverett, the Dudleyville Road Drainage Improvement Project, which is funded through a $1 million state grant, has been awarded to Ludlow Construction, Inc.
Hadley police arrest man in two alleged hit-and-run accidents
Hadley Police have arrested a 32 year-old man from West Springfield who was allegedly involved in two hit and run accidents on Friday night.
Three displaced, cat injured in Turners Falls fire
A third-floor apartment on Third Street in Turners Falls caught fire Friday afternoon, displacing three residents and injuring one pet cat, who received care.
