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3 weeks ago in Sports
It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals
British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the opening men's semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen
Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.
UMass hosts conference on Northern slavery
AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — UMass Amherst hosted a conference on transatlantic slavery in the North during the American…
Gov. Healey signs state budget
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Governor Maura Healey has signed the $63 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027.…
New Greenfield Superintendent settles into role
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Public School District’s new Superintendent, Carol Kruser, attended her first School Committee meeting…
DA to become a board-only school
DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Deerfield Academy is transitioning to become a full boarding school, no longer admitting day…
Drought conditions worsen, two years of precipitation loss
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Drought conditions persist and worsen in the western region of the state. The Energy…
3 weeks ago in Sports
‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen
The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in National
El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South
An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.
Charlemont gets $599K for new fire truck
CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Charlemont will be getting a new fire truck to replace the town’s aging pumper…
Greenfield Court coming to Orange for pop-up services
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield Court Service is at the Orange District Court today for “pop up…
New pavilion to be unveiled at this year’s Franklin County Fair
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A new 5,4000 square-foot pavilion will be debuted at this year’s Franklin County Fair.…
Poet’s Seat Tower repairs could cost over $400K
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Poet’s Seat Tower in Greenfield has been closed since an inspection in May revealed…
West Nile virus detected in Deerfield
DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — West Nile virus has been detected in Deerfield. A collection from June 30th tested…
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual
More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in National
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.
