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4 hours ago in Corinne Fitzgerald, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Real Estate Expert
What Makes a Home Net Zero? And Why Does It Matter in Real Estate? | Corinne Fitzgerald
Energy efficiency is becoming a growing priority for homeowners and prospective buyers alike, as rising energy costs prompt more people to seek ways to lower monthly expenses and improve their homes. Following our recent discussion on owned versus leased solar panels and their impact on property values, we’re exploring another important question: What makes a home truly net zero?
1 day ago in Local
Leverett EMTs respond quickly to resident while waiting for Hadley ambulance
LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Leverett Fire Department’s off duty EMTs responded within eight minutes to a resident reporting…
1 day ago in Local
The Farm Table listed for $1.95M
BERNARDSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Farm Table restaurant in the Kringle Candle complex is up for sale with…
1 day ago in Local
Two conservation trusts protecting over 200 acres in Shutesbury
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A conservation partnership has resulted in over 200 acres of forest being permanently protected…
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One injured in Warwick car accident
WARWICK, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A motor vehicle accident on Winchester Road in Warwick resulted in one patient being…
1 day ago in Local
Florence man convicted in 2024 shooting of wife
FLORENCE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Florence man, Michael Janik, was found guilty of Armed Assault with Intent to Murder…
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1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’
"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant
Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
5 days 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.
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