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Gov. Healey opposes Berkshire Gas rate increase
Governor Healey is visiting the Berkshires today and just yesterday she reiterated her opposition to the proposed Berkshire Gas rate increase that could drive up western Mass bills as much as 25%.
MTRSD holding public hearing for FY27 budget
The Mohawk Trail Regional School District is preparing their budget for the fiscal year 2027.
Greenfield, Conway School partner for bike connectivity project
The City of Greenfield is working on an accessibility project in collaboration with students from the Conway School of Landscape Design.
Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse
Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
1 day ago in National
Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded
A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.
1 day ago in Sports
Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts
The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
1 day ago in World
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war
Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
1 day ago in National, Trending
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
Greenfield boys basketball playing for WMass title today
The Greenfield High School boys basketball team plays for a Western Mass title Tuesday, trying to avenge and early-season loss to Drury.
2 days ago in World
Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut
Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation
The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend
If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.
FRCOG receives $487K for Safe Streets in Greenfield, Deerfield
The Franklin Regional Council of Governments has been awarded a $487,200 grant from the state for crossing safety treatments in the centers of Greenfield and Deerfield.
Opossums in need of help on the rise
According to the Leyden Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation, there has been a recent uptick in the number of juvenile opossums being brought into the Massachusetts rehab community.
MA launching AI assistant for state workers
Governor Healey announced over the weekend that her administration is partnering with OpenAI to launch a first-in-the-nation ChatGPT-powered AI assistant for state workers.
Trooper seriously injured after cruiser struck on roadway
A driver allegedly using their cell phone struck a State Police cruiser stopped in the roadway Saturday afternoon, leaving the Trooper with serious injuries.
