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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

3 days 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…

3 days 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…

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Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

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Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’

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"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

4 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.

4 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.

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In a wide-open NFL, trade deadline is an opportunity for a few teams to get a big boost

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The NFL is wide open at the season's midpoint. The trade deadline will give teams an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack, especially in a season when several teams are in the mix for a Super Bowl run.

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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

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.