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Car strikes utility pole in Orange, one in hospital
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A motor vehicle accident in the area of 221 Daniel Shays Highway in Orange…
2 hours ago in Local
Northfield residents to vote on funding for new EMS building on 11/16
NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Northfield residents will be voting on funding a new Northfield EMS building in a…
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Shutesbury officials oppose MWRC request to draw more water from Quabbin
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Shutesbury Selectboard sent a letter to the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission stating their…
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Accelerant detection K9 joins State Fire Investigation team
FRAMINGHAM, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The State Police Fire And Explosion Investigation Unit have a new accelerant detection K9,…
2 hours ago in Local
$2 million announced for apprenticeship programs
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $2 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce…
1 day ago in Local
Wondolowski wins First Franklin District Seat; Streeter holding big lead in sheriff race
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Lora Wondolowski has won the First Franklin District seat in the Massachusetts House of…
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58 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
59 minutes ago in Entertainment
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.
1 hour ago in Entertainment
Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame
Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.
1 hour ago in Entertainment
Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show
And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic — and how fashion designers transform them.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume
Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."
6 days ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
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