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City Council votes to enter a pathway to transition to a new insurance program

The Greenfield City Council voted to adopt Mass General Law Chapter 32B, Section 19, which authorizes the City of Greenfield to negotiate changes to its employee health insurance plans

8 hours ago in Local

Greenfield City Council President extends Mayor’s budget deadline

City Council President Lora Wondolowski formally gave Mayor Ginny Desorgher extra time to submit the City’s budget amidst a very challenging fiscal season.

8 hours ago in Local

Senator Comerford makes statement on Hampshire College’s closing

Senator Jo Comerford made a joint statement with Representative Mindy Domb on the announcement of Hampshire College’s closure.

8 hours ago in Local

UPDATE: Suspect in armed assault at Roberto’s Pizzeria in custody

Wednesday evening Greenfield Police responded to reports of an armed assault at Roberto’s Pizzeria on Federal Street.

1 day ago in Local

Tanker truck leaking fluid on I-91 Tuesday

The South Deerfield Fire Department and Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Hazardous Materials team were called to investigate a leaking tanker truck at the weigh station on I-91 in Deerfield Tuesday morning.

1 day ago in Local

Westfield man sentenced to state prison in manslaughter case

Christopher Halla, 43, of Westfield, was sentenced today to 5 to 7 years in state prison following his manslaughter conviction earlier this month.

Entertainment News

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

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Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

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Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

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Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.

3 days ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

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Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

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The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

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FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

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The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

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The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

2 days ago in Sports

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.