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2025 Pigskin Preview: local high school & New England Patriots schedules, Bear Country Broadcast Schedule
The 2025 Pigskin Preview is here! The latest edition of this annual publication has all the area high school football…
CSO to provide behavioral, mental health care to children insured by MassHealth
For the first time in the past decade, the MassHealth network is expanding to provide home and community based services for children with behavioral, emotional and mental health needs.
Greenfield City Council finalizes Hope Street lot ballot question
The Greenfield City Council held a Special Meeting Wednesday evening to discuss the ballot question in regards to the citizens' petition against the Council's vote to authorize the Mayor to sell the Hope Street parking lot.
Athol Senior Center temporarily closed
The Athol Senior Center has been closed Wednesday and will remain so until Monday, September 22nd while construction is underway in the parking lot that makes the entrance unsafe at this time.
COVID-19 boosters to be available at CVS, Walgreens locations
Senator Jo Comerford has given an update on COVID-19 booster vaccine availability in Massachusetts after constituents reached out with concerns around receiving this year's updated booster shot.
New boat launch opens on the Millers River
Nearly seven miles of the Millers River in Athol has been made accessible for recreation with the opening of a new kayak and canoe launch with shore fishing and a parking lot.
Fair Kickoff Parade set for Thursday; which roads will be closed?
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The annual Franklin County Fair is just about here. Four days of fun is…
A sure sign of fall in Franklin County: apple season is here!
Autumn in Franklin County: The Beginning of Apple Season As summer wanes, Franklin County comes alive with the freshest hues…
2 days ago in World
Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico as Kiko travels over open waters
Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts for of the area, forecasters said Wednesday.
2 days ago in Entertainment
5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures
Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor's office during her then-secret first pregnancy.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household
Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.
2 days ago in Sports
Three ejected in Giants-Rockies game, delaying Rafael Devers’ 30th home run trot of season
Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland, along with San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Willy Adames, were ejected from Tuesday night's game following a benches-clearing incident that started after Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
2 days ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals. Jessica Pegula meets Sabalenka
Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. Djokovic got past Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 at night.
2 days ago in Financial Expert, , Michelle Dwyer
How to start saving for the future in Franklin County Massachusetts
Saving for the future can feel like trying to fill a bathtub with a teaspoon—especially when your budget is tight. But don’t worry! Even small steps can make a big difference (and you won’t need to give up coffee entirely… probably).
Motor vehicle accident in South Deerfield; major traffic impact
A motor vehicle crash Wednesday morning has resulted in a significant traffic jam. The accident occurred on Routes 5, 10, and 116 in South Deerfield just north of the Whately line.
Rowe to discuss joining Mohawk, Hawlemont districts in sustainability study
he Rowe School Committee will be discussing a proposal to include Rowe in the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont
Hatfield zoning changes coming to public hearing this month
The town of Hatfield’s Planning Board is considering removing what they call “zoning islands” from the zoning map to make the town’s zoning more consistent.
Labor Day vehicle fire on I-91
On Monday at approximately 5 p.m., a vehicle fire took place on I-91 southbound in Bernardston.
Wells Street closed for water repair
Wells Street in Greenfield was closed temporarily Tuesday while the DPW was making repairs to a broken water valve.
