Local News
7 hours ago in Local
Colrain receives grant for new fire equipment
The Colrain Fire Department has announced that they have been awarded a $9,398 state fire equipment grant.
7 hours ago in Local
Fire contained to garage in North Leverett
Tuesday morning at approximately 4:30 a.m. a fire broke out in a home in North Leverett.
7 hours ago in Local
Search on Lake Mattawa finds no evidence of danger
Reports came in Tuesday morning of a possible drowning on Lake Mattawa.
7 hours ago in Local
South Deerfield woman pleaded guilty to charges from U.S. Capitol
The South Deerfield woman has pleaded guilty to several charges related to carrying an incendiary device at the U.S. Capitol in January 2025.
7 hours ago in Local
Sheriff’s Office to assist with Erving coverage
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is forming an agreement with the Erving Police Department to maintain coverage for the town after four patrol officers resigned this year.
1 day ago in Local
Montague Police warn of fake money circulating
The Montague Police Department has received reports the public of counterfeit currency circulating the area.
Entertainment News
36 minutes ago in Entertainment, National, Trending
The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon
NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...
39 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...
48 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music
Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’
Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...
56 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music
Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home
The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...
59 minutes ago in Entertainment, Sports
Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993
The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Local
Green River Festival performers impacted by international travel restrictions
Some performers will be missing from this year’s lineup at the 40th annual Green River Festival due to travel restrictions.
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Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993
The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...
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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.
6 days ago in Sports
Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’
Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.
6 days ago in Sports
March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game
Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.





