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3 weeks ago in National, Sports

NCAA set to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan’s program

The NCAA is expected to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan's college football program on Friday. In a notice sent to the school...

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump’s meeting with Putin could determine the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida

Rapper Sean Kingston is scheduled to be sentenced in South Florida on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme. Kingston, whose legal name is...

3 weeks ago in Sports

Robert MacIntyre runs off 6 birdies in a row for 62 to lead BMW Championship

Robert MacIntyre seized on a softer Caves Valley after a two-hour storm delay and rode the best putting round of his year with six straight birdies to...

3 weeks ago in Music, Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast is...

3 weeks ago in Music

LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations

LL Cool J has snagged wins, co-hosted and performed atop the MTV Video Music Awards stage. Now, the Grammy-winning rapper-actor-author is going...

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CPC seeking proposals for FY2026 projects

With $276,000 to spend, Greenfield's Community Preservation Committee is beginning work on the next round of Community Presveration Act project funding for fiscal year 2026 and they are welcoming in pre-application proposals. The pre-application process allows the Committee to determine eligibility and are due by September 17th with full applications due by November 17th. Applications may be found on the city's website.

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Silver Lake reopened for swimming

ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Silver Lake in Athol has reopened for swimming according to the Athol Selectmen. The…

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MassDOT proposes bike, pedestrian improvements for East Main Street

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is preparing to make pedestrian and bicycle improvements on East Main Street/Route 2A in Orange.

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North Main Street Project progressing with retaining walls and drainage

The North Main Street Project in Orange is in full swing.

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Local universities named in national early decision lawsuit

A class-action federal lawsuit was filed last week in Massachusetts regarding 32 universities that allegedly violated the federal antitrust law in their early admissions programs.

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Montague Water District seeks PFAS mitigation options

A $100,000 grant has been awarded to the Montague Center Water District, MCWD, to study and mitigate PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in the water supply.

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Hatfield joins growing number of voluntary water bans

The town of Hatfield's Water Department has joined a growing number of municipalities in issuing voluntary water ban amidst significantly dry weather conditions.

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Ashfield adds assisted listening system for Town Meetings

The Town of Ashfield is debuting a new assistive listening system to be used during Town Meetings and other public events in the Town Hall’s Upper Hall.

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Turners Falls Fire Dept. receives new equipment through FirstLight grant

The Turners Falls Fire Department has received what they described as “much needed” water rescue PPE and

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Mosquito-borne diseases on the rise across the state

State Public Health Officials announced that mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis risk levels have increased in multiple towns throughout the state.

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Cell tower down in Warwick

A cell tower went down in Warwick Wednesday evening leaving residents with little or no cell service while repairs are in progress.

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Franklin County fire crews provide mutual aid to Winchester brush fire

Several Franklin County Fire Departments including Northfield and Warwick responded as mutual aid to a second alarm brush fire on Richmond Road

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll

Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in World

Zelenskyy and other European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his Friday summit with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday arrived in Berlin for talks with the German chancellor and virtual meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and other European leaders ahead of Friday's planned summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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23 hours ago in National

Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

1 day ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.

2 days ago in National

Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner

President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

3 days ago in Entertainment

5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures

Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.