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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…
4 hours ago in Local
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…
4 hours ago in Local
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.…
4 hours ago in Local
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…
5 hours ago in Local
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…
1 day ago in Local
Shared-use path coming to Mohawk Trail in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In two weeks, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will host a public informational meeting…
Entertainment News
3 hours 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.
20 hours 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.
20 hours 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.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item
Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises" captivated generations of readers with its sexy Jazz Age tale of American and British bohemians trying to fill some inner void with the distractions of exotic travel, vast quantities of alcohol and the anguishing pursuit of impossible love.
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