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Shutesbury residents to vote on dam repairs, fire engine borrowing
This Saturday Shutesbury residents will vote on a balanced $8.33 million budget, up 7.3% from the current fiscal year.
Athol man arrested by Boston Police on drug charges
Keith Curtis of Athol was arrested by Boston Police on charges of trafficking Class A drugs and resisting arrest.
Athol High School building study underway
A feasibility study is underway by the Massachusetts School Building Authority to make a recommendation on the future of the Athol High School building and whether renovations or new construction are advisable.
5 days ago in National, Trending
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.
Large brush fire burns down woodshed in Ashfield
A large brush fire in Ashfield Tuesday afternoon was likely started by a downed power line.
Colrain votes down MTRSD budget
The Mohawk Trail Regional School District operating budget was voted down at the Colrain Town Meeting Tuesday evening in a 44 to 48 vote.
New Salem residents vote down Proposition 2 1/2 override
New Salem residents voted down a Proposition 2 1/2 override at the ballot on Monday, 178 to 159 votes.
FRCOG receives funding for addressing opioid crisis
The Franklin Regional Council of Governments, FRCOG, is one of the 18 organizations and municipalities to receive part of the $1.25 million awarded Tuesday by the state to address the opioid crisis.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
6 days ago in National, Trending
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
6 days ago in World
Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak
The nearly 150 people aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde have been mostly confined to their cabins, according to footage obtained by The Associated Press, after three passengers died and at least four others were left ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
6 days ago in Sports
Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
6 days ago in Sports
Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field
"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
6 days ago in Financial Expert, , Michelle Dwyer
Credit scores–the reality you should know | Local Expert Franklin First Federal Credit Union
Credit Scores. It's perhaps the most asked for topic we get in the Financial Coaching space. Well, not asked for. People think they know all about it, until we start to talk about how it works. Then folks get really interested.
Schwanz and Ames to fill out Orange Selectboard vacancies
In the Special Town Election to fill two seats on the Orange Selectboard, Alexandre Schwanz took the majority vote for the 22 month term.
Buckland one of many towns facing financial crises
There’s a statewide municipal fiscal crisis, with expenses growing rapidly, state funding flat-lined, and property tax increases limited to 2.5% unless town’s vote for an override, budgets are strained.
Olanyk wins race for Ashfield Selectboard
Ashfield’s Annual Town Election was held Saturday and saw a 15% voter turnout.
80 acres forever preserved in Wendell
On Monday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded nearly $1 million to permanently protect 430 acres of forest reserves in Belchertown, Huntington and Wendell.
