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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery
Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, World
Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic organizing committee on Wednesday unveiled two official posters for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games — bold graphic depictions that officials said were meant to represent "the character of the destinations."
Greenfield student-athlete using art to further sports goals
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A hobby that emerged during the Covid lockdown of 2020 evolved into something much…
2 weeks ago in National
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.
2 weeks ago in World
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says
The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the New York Islanders' arena and plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Thunder receive NBA championship rings, raise banner before season opener against Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings Tuesday night before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dodgers to start Snell in Game 1, Yamamoto in Game 2 of World Series vs Blue Jays
Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will follow in Game 2 for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes
Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes Wednesday, putting a final exclamation point on a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in the very white world of ballet — and a crossover star far beyond.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year
MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century
The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days after one of the highest-profile museum thefts of the century stunned the world with its audacity and scale.
Greenfield Lieutenant tapped for Montague Police Chief
The Montague Selectboard has approved a contract for a new Police Chief, Jason Haskins, currently a Lieutenant in the Greenfield Police Department.
Annual Rag Shag Parade returning this Halloween
Greenfield Recreation Department’s annual Halloween celebrations will return next Friday, the 31st on Main Street
Dumpster truck collides with Peoples Bank in South Hadley
A large truck used for hauling dumpsters collided with another vehicle before crashing into the stone wall at the People Bank on Newton Street in South Hadley last week.
Lake Rohunta Bridge undergoes emergency repairs
According to Athol Police, Daniel Shays Highway at the Lake Rohunta Bridge near Partridgeville Road
Asphalt spill at CVS parking lot Tuesday
Greenfield Fire and Police units were called to CVS on Federal Street Tuesday afternoon
28th Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has announced their 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to take place this Saturday in fifteen local communities.
Greenfield issues livestock registration and inspection notice
The city of Greenfield has issued their annual livestock registration and inspection notice.
Increasing health insurance costs burdening municipal budgets
Unprecedented health insurance rate hikes are one of, if not the largest financial burden in local towns.
Hawley, Ashfield Road reopened
Construction has been completed in Hawley on Ashfield Road, and the road is now open to traffic once again, including Ashfield’s side on Hawley Road.
