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DESE recommends postponing votes on Gill-Montague, Pioneer merge
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has made a recommendation to the Six Town Regionalization Planning Board to postpone their upcoming town votes for the merging of the Gill-Montague and Pioneer Valley Regional School Districts. The postponement came out of a lack of precedent for merging regional districts. The Planning Board will meet on Tuesday to vote on the postponement recommendation.
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Thousands of Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect
Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Padres’ Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss
San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was suspended Friday for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club's wild-card playoff series against the Chicago Cubs, MLB announced.
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Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers
Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns, who haven't won a regular-season game on their rival's home field since 2003, will face the Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue
Don't speak — scream, because No Doubt has announced the band's first run of shows in 14 years. After surprising fans with a brief reunion at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the ska-punks have set their sights on Las Vegas.
4 weeks ago in National
Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 people missing and feared dead, sheriff says
A blast that leveled an explosives plant Friday in rural Tennessee left 19 people missing and feared dead, authorities said.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Dodgers advance to NLCS, beat Phillies 2-1 on Kerkering’s 11th-inning error
The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers didn't blink as the pressure built, inning after scoreless inning. Both teams pushed a single run across, forcing extra innings. Then came one of postseason baseball's craziest endings.
4 weeks ago in World
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation, winning recognition as a woman "who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness."
4 weeks ago in National
National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks
National Guard troops were expected Friday to begin patrolling in Memphis, a day after a federal judge in Illinois blocked the deployment of troops in the Chicago area for at least two weeks.
4 weeks ago in National
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men's basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school's fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, has died, the university announced Thursday night. She was 106.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out Thursday by a federal judge who said the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar's dis track "Not Like Us" were opinion.
Pedestrian fatalities on the rise in Massachusetts
Across the country, pedestrian fatalities in traffic crashes have been on the decline over the past three years.
Dollar General suing Sunderland over property disagreement
A Land Court petition has been filed Thursday against the town of Sunderland by attorneys for Dollar General. The proposed new store at the corner of Route 116 and Clark Mountain Road was debated over the course of several Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, ultimately leading to a disagreement over whether the property is one or two parcels and the ensuing lawsuit.
UMass researchers find success in cancer vaccine study
UMass Amherst announced Thursday that researchers at the university have developed a nanoparticle vaccine that has prevented multiple kinds of cancer in mice, as well as proving highly effective at preventing the spread of cancer.
Alleged attempted murder in Athol Wednesday
Athol Police responded to an alleged attempted murder with a knife on Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release from the department.
Jumptown Skydiving fatality identified
The skydiver who passed away from injuries incurred during a midair collision in Orange has been identified by the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office as
4 weeks ago in Sports
Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals
The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027
Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.
4 weeks ago in National
Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown
The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.
4 weeks ago in Music
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.
