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Serious injuries in Berkshire mountain bike accident
CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A 56 year old woman sustained traumatic injuries in a mountain bike crash at…
9 hours ago in Local
Bernardston Police make narcotics arrest after vehicle pursuit
BERNARDSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Friday, Bernardston Police made an arrest after erratic driving and a short pursuit.…
9 hours ago in Local
Officials seeking information on two brush fires
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Two brush fires burned over an acre in the Lake Pleasant village on Friday.…
9 hours ago in Local
United Way prepares for August diaper drive
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region is holding their annual diaper…
9 hours ago in Local
Colrain’s Food For All program celebrates six months
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Colrain’s Food for All food distribution program has been active for six months, providing…
4 days ago in Local
Greenfield Fire Captain passes after cancer battle
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield Fire Department has rung the final alarm for Captain John Whitney who…
Entertainment News
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.
7 days ago in Entertainment
Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
1 week 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...
1 week 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...
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