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6 hours ago in Local
Brush fire on West Gill Road Thursday
GILL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — West Gill Road in Gill was closed yesterday afternoon while fire crews responded to…
7 hours ago in Local
Proposal considered to end parking requirements in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This week the Greenfield Economic Development Committee discussed eliminating parking requirements citywide and the…
7 hours ago in Local
Charlemont seeks new police chief
CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Charlemont is officially seeking a new Police Chief. With former Chief…
7 hours ago in Local
Buckland sets out on MVP 2.0
BUCKLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Buckland is embarking on a two-year program with the state , MVP 2.0, to…
7 hours ago in Local
Sports, concert resale ticket prices could be capped
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Governor Healey announced her intention to file legislation that will lower sports and concert…
1 day ago in Local
City begins on road to repair Poets Seat Tower
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield City Council voted last night to appropriate $25,000 for the next steps…
Entertainment News
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...
1 day ago in Entertainment, World
Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78
Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.
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