Local News
19 hours ago in Local
Wilson’s Facade coming down today
The historic Wilson's facade is being taken down today, in preparation for new development going into the building.
20 hours ago in Local
Suspected arrested in connection with Hotel UMass murder
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman inside Hotel UMass on Wednesday evening.
20 hours ago in Local
Greenfield Police Dept. visited by armed man
Noah Witek of Adams was arraigned in Greenfield District Court this week after allegedly visiting the Greenfield Police Department with weapons in his vehicle.
20 hours ago in Local
Athol-Royalston schools to use rainy day funds for 5 positions
The Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee voted last week to use reserve funds to add five positions including a guidance counselor and nurse at the Athol-Roylaston Middle School, into their fiscal year 2027 budget
20 hours ago in Local
Rep. McGovern drafts letter for nutrition, health resources
US Representative Jim McGovern is leading a bipartisan effort to support nutrition and healthy food in the US health care system.
21 hours ago in Local
Franklin County CDC receives $250K for housing, economic development
The Franklin County CDC is receiving $250,000 in a grant award that is part of the $12.8 million in Community Investment Tax Credits announced by Governor Healey Thursday.
Entertainment News
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July
A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
3 days ago in Entertainment
An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’
To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
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