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2nd alarm house fire in Wendell Thursday
WENDELL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A house fire broke out on Wickett Pong Road in Wendell Thursday morning. The…
Injured hiker rescued in Montague
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A LifeFlight medical helicopter was called to Montague Thursday after an injured hiker required…
Police aid in the reuniting of loose horse with owner
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Several reports came in of a horse loose on South Green River Road in…
Car strikes tree on Route 2
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A car struck a tree on Route 2 in Erving at approximately 10:30 p.m.…
MassDOT holding design meeting for 5&10 bridges over I-91
WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Thursday, July 9th, MassDOT will be hosting a virtual public information meeting on…
2 days ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’
It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.
2 days ago in National
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
2 days ago in National
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
2 days ago in National
US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
2 days ago in Sports
Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances
A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.
2 days ago in Entertainment
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
Vatican cracks down on a traditionalist group by excommunicating its bishops
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church.
Monson missing teen found safe Wednesday
MONSON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The 16 year-old missing Monson teenager was found safe with his two dogs in…
Revival Wheeler Mansion up for $1.2 million sale
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Revival Wheeler Mansion in Orange is being sold for $1.2 million, just six…
Turners Falls man sentenced in drug, firearm possession case
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Jacob Sisson, a 26 year-old man from Turners Falls, was sentenced on Tuesday in…
Athol-Orange Housing Authority purchases Athol Daily News offices
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The former offices of the Athol Daily News have been purchased by the Athol-Orange…
Northampton man sentenced after police find 3,000 child sexual abuse files
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Northampton man, 35 year-old Adrain cook, has been sentenced to three and a…
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.
