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6 hours ago in Local
Healey proposing temporary suspension of gas tax
The Healey Administration is working on several initiatives designed to bring relief to Massachusetts residents dealing with soaring energy costs.
6 hours ago in Local
No injuries reported in Warwick vehicle crash
A fallen tree limb caused a single-vehicle accident in Warwick Monday morning.
6 hours ago in Local
CHD offering care at behavioral health clinic in Orange
Medical care is now available at the local Center for Humas Development behavioral health facilities, including in Orange.
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How can the StarFormer Chair help with muscle strengthening and pain management? | Local Expert Mary Phillips
Ask the Expert: How Can the StarFormer Chair Help With Muscle Strengthening and Pain Management? Featuring Mary Phillips, RN, of…
1 day ago in Local
Suspects sought in Greenfield shooting
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield police are searching for four suspects after shots were fired at an apartment…
1 day ago in Local
Williamsburg Road bridge reopens in Ashfield
ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Williamsburg Road Bridge has officially reopened in Ashfield. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation gave…
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22 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music
How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.
27 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys
A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.
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