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Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
Orange District Court officer arrested on drunk driving charges
Orange District Court’s chief probation officer, William Delaney, was arrested after a vehicle accident in Athol last month.
8th child dies in MA flu season
An eighth child has died this flu season. In Massachusetts, the flu has claimed 306 lives in the current flu season.
Daylight Savings Time reminders
Changing the clocks isn’t the only task that comes with the time change, marking the start of Daylight Savings Time.
Shutesbury may cut mail-in voting with no Town Clerk
The Town of Shutesbury is currently without a Town Clerk, leaving the Selectboard to consider removing the option for early voting by mail in the next Town Election.
New RFP published for First National Bank building
The Greenfield Community and Economic Development Department have published a Request for Proposals, RFP, for the development of the First National Bank Building on Bank Row.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
4 days ago in Entertainment
After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books
Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.
Leyden gathering input on ten-year open space and recreation plan
As the Town of Leyden works to implement their Open Space and Recreation Plan, they are inviting community members in to gather their input on the goals and objectives of the plan.
Microtransit to grow across the state with $3.25M grant
Fourteen regional transit authorities across Massachusetts banded together to apply for grants from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Microtransit and Last-Mile Transit program.
Athol studies economic potential on Route 2A corridor
In an effort to improve housing and commercial development opportunities along the Route 2A corridor between Athol and Orange
Police presence noticed at Holyoke, East Green Streets in Easthampton
Last night a significant police presence was seen near the intersection of Holyoke Street and East Green Street in Easthampton around 9 p.m.
GCC awarded perinatal health training grant
The Greenfield Community College Foundation has been awarded a two-year grant to support new workforce training aimed at improving perinatal health equity in Massachusetts.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.
5 days ago in National
Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.
5 days ago in National
Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing
Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.
5 days ago in National
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.
6 days ago in Sports
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."
