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Leverett childcare program one recipient of state family childcare grants
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — From the Department of Early Education and Care: “The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $4.3…
South Hadley receives over $1 million for climate-resiliency projects
SOUTH HADLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of South Hadley has been awarded $1.63 million in grants from…
Massachusetts flags flying at half-staff Friday
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Governor Maura Healey has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff today in honor…
Greenfield School Committee votes against AI regulation
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield School Committee voted against regulating artificial intelligence in schools, citing a lack…
Witnesses aid in Orange car accident
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A vehicle struck a utility pole on East Main Street in Orange Thursday afternoon.…
2 days ago in Sports
Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014
Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
2 days ago in Sports
Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana
The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala
Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.
2 days ago in National
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
2 days ago in Sports
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout
Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.
Fatal electric scooter crash not a ‘hit and run’
SOUTH HADLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Monday’s fatal accident involving an electric scooter in South Hadley was not a…
Athol man appearing in federal court for child pornography charge
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — 35 year-old Kristopher Ambrozewicz of Athol was charged with one count of possession of…
Montague Selectboard approves 3% sewer rate increase
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Montague Selectboard voted unanimously to approve the 3% sewer rate for the current…
Conway works to make public spaces accessible
CONWAY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Conway officials are working to ensure all town properties are adequately accessible. The town…
State announces $225k for western Mass’s outdoors
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Wednesday $225,450 in grants to help communities across Western Massachusetts protect forests,…
3 days ago in Entertainment
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.