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2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title
It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.
Early Childhood Educator Loan Repayment program launched in MA
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today celebrated the recent launch of the state’s first-ever Early Childhood Educator…
Orange brings together three boards for budget discussion
This week the town of Orange will be holding a Tri-Board Meeting, a joint meeting of the Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee, which is scheduled for April 8th at 6:00 PM at the Ruth B. Smith Auditorium.
Colrain Select Board votes to opt-out of early voting
At the request of the Town Clerk, Emma Coburn, the Colrain Select Board voted at their open meeting on Tuesday March 24th to opt-out of vote by mail and in-person early voting due to the costs associated and low turnout for both voting methods
ADA Honored with Spotlight Award
Northwestern Assistant District Attorney Alexa Pascucci was honored last week with the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association Spotlight Award at the organization’s 30th Annual Prosecutors Conference in Boston.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year
Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says
The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...
3 weeks ago in Corinne Fitzgerald, , Real Estate Expert
First Impressions Matter in the Spring Selling Season | Local Expert: Corinne Fitzgerald
Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes one of the busiest and most important times in real estate—the spring selling season. If you’re considering selling your home this year, now is the time to start preparing.
Bridge of Flowers opens until soil replacement
The Shelburne Falls Bridge of Flowers is now open for the public to walk through, although there are virtually no blooming plants at the moment.
Local fire departments updating equipment with latest round of grant funding
The 2026 Firefighter safety equipment grant awards will help many Franklin County fire departments update a variety of equipment.
Franklin County out of drought conditions
All of western Mass is officially out of the Moderate Drought designation as of March 31st according to the US Drought Monitor.
Why Money Felt Easier Back Then — And Why Today’s Financial Stress Isn’t Your Fault | Financial Fitness
Dr. Frances Rahaim, The Money Doctor, explores why money may have seemed easier in the past — and why today’s financial stress often comes from rising complexity, more monthly bills, and a financial system that hasn’t kept up with real life.
Shelburne Road closed in Greenfield after washout
Greenfield City officials announced Shelburne Road is closed indefinitely after a washout at the Wheeler Brook culvert.
North Main, School Street intersection one-way, Police warn
In Orange, the intersection of North Main Street and School Street will be down to a one-way street for the next couple of weeks.
Montague launches community engagement for new signage system
The town of Montague is developing a new signage and way finding system for Turners Falls, funded through a Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Technical Assistance program.
UMass Amherst sees decline in PhD acceptances
UMass Amherst is seeing a reduction in the number of incoming graduate students
Gun license requirements change today
Beginning today, new state laws go into effect changing firearms license requirements
