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Montague votes in favor debt exclusion for new library
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — 2,846 Montague residents came out to the polls Wednesday to vote on the debt…
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Northfield officer discovers fireworks during traffic stop
NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — During a traffic stop for a civil motor vehicle infractions, Northfield Police Officer Mitch…
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South Hadley man wins $1K for life
SOUTH HADLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A South Hadley man has won $1,000 a week for life after playing…
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Dangerousness hearing in July for alleged stabbing
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A dangerousness hearing has been set for the man accused of stabbing his father…
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Orange Fire Department continues search for new Chief
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Orange Fire Department has gone more than 18 weeks without a chief and…
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Athol-Royalston School Committee members resign following Superintendent vote
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Athol-Royalston School Committee chairman, Lee Chauvette, and School Committee member Kiley Hall resigned…
Entertainment News
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
1 day ago in Entertainment
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album "Warriors" into a full-length Broadway show.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.
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