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Orange ECDC decides ‘No Trespassing’ signs necessary at Butterfield

ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Orange’s Economic and Community Development Committee have decided to post ‘No Trespassing’ signs around…

20 hours ago in Local

Local law enforcement officials receive Trilogy Award

SHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Shelburne’s Police Chief Greg Bardwell is one of several Franklin County law enforcement officials…

20 hours ago in Local

State $521 million ahead of tax collection target

BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — According to the Massachusetts State House News Service, $521 million more than the state’s…

20 hours ago in Local

Turners Falls man sentenced to three years state prison for robbery

TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — 36 year-old Brenden Jacobs of Turners Falls has been sentenced to three years…

20 hours ago in Local

8th Annual Faith-Based Public Safety Seminar held at Gillette

FOXBOROUGH, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Thursday, the Massachusetts State Police held their 8th Annual Faith-Based Organizations Safety and…

1 day ago in Local

Quabbin Reservoir request to draw additional 20 million gallons per day removed

SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority announced their withdrawal of the proposal to withdraw an…

Entertainment News

1 day ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame

Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show

And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic — and how fashion designers transform them.

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Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs

NFL owners have been more patient this season. At least one coach was fired by Week 9 in each year since 2022 but there haven't been any dismissals so far. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, though. Several coaches could be in trouble if they don't turn things around quickly.

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Jaguars thrash the depleted Ravens 33-10 for their 5th win in 6 games

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

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3 days ago in Sports

Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says

Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is heading from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday.