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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.
HS Basketball: Frontier, Franklin Tech cruise at home, Greenfield picks up road win
The Frontier and Franklin Tech boys basketball teams picked up home wins on Tuesday night, while the Mahar girls picked up an impressive road victory over Ware.
9 hours ago in National
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
9 hours ago in National
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards
Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild's Actor Awards for a third time. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.
9 hours ago in Sports
Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open
Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
9 hours ago in Lifestyle
This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model
For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.
9 hours ago in Trending, World
Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland
President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is "not heading in the right direction."
Protesters demand Home Depot to condemn ICE raids
Protesters staged a demonstration at the Greenfield Home Depot Tuesday afternoon, calling on the company to condemn Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at its stores.
Athol senior housing project awarded $850K grant
Athol’s historic Pequoig House and former hotel is being renovated into 53 affordable senior housing units, a project estimated to cost $5.5 million.
Vehicle drives into Shrewsbury Police lobby
Monday afternoon a vehicle was driven into the lobby of the Shrewsbury Police Headquarters.
No major injuries in single vehicle accident on I-91 Tuesday
Early Tuesday morning, at approximately 4:53 a.m., Bernardston Fire crews, State Police, and Northfield EMS responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Interstate 91 northbound near mile marker 54.
Leverett Elementary a 2025 School of Excellence
Leverett Elementary School has been named a 2025 School of Excellence by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Gardner inside critical drought region
The majority of Gardner, and the rest of the Millers Basin region, has been declared a Level 4 critical drought as of January 12th.
1 day ago in National
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
1 day ago in Sports
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
1 day ago in Sports
Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City
Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.