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7 hours ago in National
Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks
A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite
Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.
14 hours ago in Sports
Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open
Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. So are Madison Keys and men's top seed Alexander Zverev — just barely — but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far.
14 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Fall movie season has arrived. Here are 5 early Oscar predictions
It might be only just September, but the jockeying for next March's Academy Awards is well underway. Movies first started revving up their Oscar campaigns at the Cannes Film Festival in May. But now that the fall festivals, in Venice, Telluride and soon Toronto, are in full swing, so is the prognosticating about what's in the mix for awards.
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit
Ken Kesey's school bus — once painted in bright, swirly colors and driven across the country on a psychedelic journey — is back in San Francisco after 60 years as the centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, a band that rose from the city's famed hippie movement.
Quabbin Reservoir asked to supply extra 20M gallons of water a day
BELCHERTOWN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Quabbin Reservoir is being asked by the Massachusetts Water Authority to supply 20…
Lighted boat parade coming to Ashfield Lake
ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Ashfield is hosting a lighted boat parade of artworks on Ashfield…
Erving deputy promoted and returning to Sheriff’s Department
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Deputy Krejmas of the Erving Police Department received a promotion as of September 1st…
Funding round open for Safe Routes to School projects
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — MassDOT today announced the launch of its 2026–2027 Safe Routes to School Signs and…
Low number plate lottery live next week
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles announced yesterday that the drawing for the 2026…
2 days ago in Entertainment
Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
2 days ago in Sports
With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.
2 days ago in Sports
First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
Farley Road closing at railroad next week for upgrades
WENDELL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Farley Road in Wendell will be closed starting this Sunday at the railroad crossing…
Amherst fire responds to two fires started by smoking materials
AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Observant bystanders called in two fires caused by improper disposal of smoking materials this…
Wondolowski edges Coryat in tight race
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In a very close vote, the 1st Franklin District seat Democratic nomination is going…
Orange town manager candidate pulls out of negotiations
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Orange is still without a town manager after the top candidate,…
Wendell has new Selectboard member, Apostol wins
WENDELL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Rolled in with the state primary in the September 1st election, Wendell residents voted…