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24 hours ago in Corinne Fitzgerald, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Real Estate Expert
Buying a home this summer? There are great financing opportunities! | Corinne Fitzgerald
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home but are concerned about today’s interest rates or saving enough for a…
1 day ago in Local
Brush fire on West Gill Road Thursday
GILL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — West Gill Road in Gill was closed yesterday afternoon while fire crews responded to…
1 day ago in Local
Proposal considered to end parking requirements in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This week the Greenfield Economic Development Committee discussed eliminating parking requirements citywide and the…
1 day ago in Local
Charlemont seeks new police chief
CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Charlemont is officially seeking a new Police Chief. With former Chief…
1 day ago in Local
Buckland sets out on MVP 2.0
BUCKLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Buckland is embarking on a two-year program with the state , MVP 2.0, to…
1 day ago in Local
Sports, concert resale ticket prices could be capped
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Governor Healey announced her intention to file legislation that will lower sports and concert…
Entertainment News
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...
24 hours ago in Lifestyle, Music
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...
2 days ago in Entertainment, World
Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
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