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River Rat Race winners announced

First place in the 61st annual River Rat Race went to boat #68 with Mike David and Weston Willoughby of Michigan.

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Greenfield, Amherst brush fires over the weekend

Several brush fires were fought this weekend across western Mass, including one in Greenfield.

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Road closed after vehicle strikes pole in South Deerfield

No injuries were reported in a single vehicle accident in South Deerfield Saturday night.

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All safe in structure fire Monday morning in Leverett

A second alarm was struck early Monday morning for a structure fire in North Leverett.

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First Impressions Matter: What Buyers Notice First Inside Your Home | Local Expert Corinne Fitzgerald

Entryway Sets the Tone The entrance to your home is your chance to make a strong first impression. Most buyers…

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Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

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Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

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Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

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McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

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Think You’d Spot a Scam? Why Even Smart People Get Fooled—and How to Stay Safe | Financial Fitness

Scams today aren’t obvious—they’re calculated, convincing, and designed to trick anyone. In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Frances Rahaim shares real-life scam attempts and a simple strategy to protect yourself before it’s too late.

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Gill Elementary roof replacement up for vote

The Gill Elementary School Roof Replacement Project committee has been meeting with Massachusetts School Building Authority since April of 2025.

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Whately Selectboard makes statement on beliefs, against national events

The Whately Selectboard has made a statement against certain national events, as well as sharing their beliefs.

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Brush fire along Route 2 in Orange Thursday

Warm weather and sunshine brought increased fire risks to the area Thursday, resulting in several fire popping up.

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Federal St. gaining momentum with educational goals

Greenfield’s Federal Street Elementary School has met or exceeded 83% of the goals set for them by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), according to Principal Kelly Halpin.

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MassDEP fines for asbestos cleanup in Amherst

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined a real estate company for violations during an asbestos abatement at the Grand Block Building on South Pleasant Street in Amherst

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Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

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76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return

Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.

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Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

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Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list

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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.

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South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

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South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.

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Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

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A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

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What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

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Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

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Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

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And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

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To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

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‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

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Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

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Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.