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Repeat winner in the Bridge of Flowers Classic
SHELBURNE FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Meghan Davis, of Plainfield now living in Somerville, won the Bridge of Flowers…
Eastern Franklin County Health District may be dissolving
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Eastern Franklin County Health District may be dissolved with a vote coming to…
2 weeks ago in Sports
Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.
2 weeks ago in World
Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
2 weeks ago in World
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
Two lead state police on pursuit for stolen vehicle
HOLYOKE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — State Police from the Shelburne barracks were called to a possible stolen car spotted…
Athol couple sentenced in drug trafficking case
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A couple from Athol were sentenced to state prison in connection with an overdose…
Feasibility study may be coming to Montague Special Town Meeting
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Members of the Sheffield and Hillcrest Elementary School Building Committee met for the first…
Orange Selectboard interviewing Town Manager finalists
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A screening committee has chosen four finalists for the new position of Orange Town…
Governor Healey signs PROTECT Act, keeping ICE out of some public spaces
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Wednesday, Governor Healey signed the PROTECT Act, legislation that keeps ICE out of…
Saga Communications announces partnership with University of Florida College of Journalism, Communications
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and Saga Communications announced a new seven-year Joint Sales Agreement and strategic partnership.
2 weeks ago in Sports
New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
2 weeks ago in National
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Route 2 closed Wednesday after accident brings down poles
SHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — An accident occurred on Route 2 in Shelburne Wednesday afternoon causing a portion of…
Colrain joins in wave of towns banning kratom
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Several local communities have made steps to ban kratom, in either its natural or…
Local organization receives $400K for reducing domestic violence
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Resilience Center of Franklin County has been selected as one of 23 Massachusetts…
Food Bank of Western Mass seeing rising needs, costs
CHICOPEE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is seeing rising guests, along with the impacts…
2 weeks ago in National
Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.
