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Leyden invites public to discuss rural school challenges
LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Rural schools are facing challenges on several fronts, from declining enrollment to rising costs…
3 days ago in National
Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course
The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.
3 days ago in Sports
MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.
3 days ago in Sports
The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons
The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons. The Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
3 days ago in Sports
Lions run over the Ravens, sack Lamar Jackson 7 times in a 38-30 win over Baltimore
Punishing all night — and tricky when they had to be — the Detroit Lions battered the Baltimore Ravens with a performance that epitomized everything they've become under coach Dan Campbell.
Montague sets grant in motion for Hill neighborhood erosion project
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In order to mitigate the effects of erosion and road washouts in “The Hill”…
Fifth Street bridge closed this week
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Fifth Street bridge, or the “green bridge,” in Montague is closed this week to…
Shared-use path in the works for Industrial Boulevard
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Montague Selectboard authorized the town to apply for a new Massachusetts Department of…
Forbes library to host National Good Neighbor Day event
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Senator Jo Comerford was one of many in attendance for the new Forbes Library…
Hawley, Ashfield Roads closed at town line starting Thursday
HAWLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Ashfield Road in Hawley, and Hawley Road in Ashfield, will be closed indefinitely at…
4 days ago in Sports
CeeDee Lamb has high ankle sprain that could sideline star Cowboys receiver multiple games
The Dallas Cowboys say CeeDee Lamb sustained a high ankle sprain in a 31-14 loss to Chicago, an injury that figures to sideline the star receiver at least one game and possibly more.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
4 days ago in World
Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and he urged Washington to follow suit.
4 days ago in National
Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes
Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump's long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America
Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said late Saturday. The Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" filmmaker said in a statement that it is, "one of the greatest honors of my career."
4 days ago in National, Trending
4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 22,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters
Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift's 12th studio album, " The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to debut Oct. 3.
4 days ago in Sports
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Giants 22-9 for their first win this season
Mistakes and penalties threatened to derail the Kansas City Chiefs again early in a season that had not been going their way. Patrick Mahomes made a couple himself.
4 days ago in Sports
Baseball’s final week should be even wilder than expected. You can thank the state of Ohio for that
From the shore of Lake Erie to the Kentucky border, baseball's regular season is set for a dramatic final week in the state of Ohio.
Street repairs began Friday for several Athol streets
Work began Friday for a reclaiming and repaving project in Athol. The project is expected to last several weeks and will encompass School Street, D Street, C Street, J Street, and Ellsworth Streets.
