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3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78
Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in South Deerfield crash
DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A motorcyclist underwent a partial leg amputation after colliding with a car on Elm…
Amherst to undergo zoning study with Hampshire College closure
AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Amherst has plans for a major zoning study as Hampshire College…
Erving Industries proposing battery storage facility
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Erving Conservation Commission has heard Erving Industries’ proposal for a 3.2 megawatt battery…
Lake Wyola Advisory Committee formed
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Lake Wyola Advisory Committee has been established for the Shutesbury Select Board, to…
Design meeting Thursday for bridge replacement project in Orange
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — MassDOT is hosting a design public hearing for a bridge replacement project in Orange.…
3 weeks ago in , Marketing and Advertising Expert
Radio Still Reaches More People Than Any Other Media | Marketing expert Dan Guin
With more ways than ever to reach consumers, AM/FM radio remains America’s #1 media platform, reaching 87% of U.S. adults…
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Take our local news source with you wherever you go with the Franklin County Now app. Franklin County news, weather…
Boston man killed in skydiving accident in Orange
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Boston man is dead after a skydiving accident Sunday afternoon in Orange. Investigators say…
Two fatal single-vehicle accidents last week
NEW SALEM, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A 26 year-old died in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning in New Salem.…
Route 2 accident closes road on Saturday
SHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — An accident involving four vehicles, including one that rolled over, occurred on Route 2…
Man arraigned in UMass murder case
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Jeffrey MacDonald, accused of murdering his wife, Emma MacDonald, at the UMass hotel in…
Shutesbury Selectboard votes on first appointed town clerk
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Shutesbury has found their first appointed town clerk, Calvin Elison of Amherst. The Selectboard…
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he’s ‘blessed and cursed’ by the success of his career
Novak Djokovic didn't dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.
Man killed in pre-dawn crash in New Salem
NEW SALEM, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A 26-year-old man was killed in a one-vehicle crash in New Salem early…
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center
It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a ‘slight’ ankle injury
Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, helping France beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row.
3 weeks ago in World
One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing
One of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.
