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Former Smith Academy employee pleaded not guilty to child assault and battery charges
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A former employee of Smith Academy, Allison Slysz, 32, of Hatfield, was arraigned and…
Orange Police Chief proposes camping bylaw
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Orange Police Chief, James Sullivan, is proposing a new bylaw pertaining to encampments…
Mahar Cancer Fund Run 5K returns
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Mahar Cancer Fund Fun Run 5K will begin at 9 a.m. at Ralph…
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Fish Park playground
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last week for a new playground at Fish…
Leverett resident petitioning for Pledge of Allegiance in public meetings
LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Leverett resident is building a petition to get a referendum on the next…
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
2 weeks ago in World
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations.
2 weeks ago in National
Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
Greenfield celebrates co-op month
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The City of Greenfield is celebrating National Co-op Month this October, recognizing the vital…
United Way announces 2027 campaign co-chairs
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region has named local business leaders…
Domestic Violence awareness event coming to Los Tres Hermanos restaurant
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin County and North Quabbin Domestic Violence Task Force and the Northwestern District…
Mass State Police announce ‘Operation Wicked Safe’
WESTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Yesterday, the Massachusetts State Police and partner agencies announced Operation Wicked Safe, a multi-state…
Gas leak stopped in Warwick home
WARWICK, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A gas leak was detected in a Warwick home Thursday morning. Warwick Fire was…
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.
2 weeks ago in Sports
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.
2 weeks ago in World
Canadian author Anne Carson wins literature Nobel for ‘bold and inventive’ works that blend genres
Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for "bold and inventive" works that fuse the classical and the modern and blur the boundaries of poetry and prose.
