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4 weeks ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals. Jessica Pegula meets Sabalenka

Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. Djokovic got past Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 at night.

4 weeks ago in Financial Expert, , Michelle Dwyer

How to start saving for the future in Franklin County Massachusetts

Saving for the future can feel like trying to fill a bathtub with a teaspoon—especially when your budget is tight. But don’t worry! Even small steps can make a big difference (and you won’t need to give up coffee entirely… probably).

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Motor vehicle accident in South Deerfield; major traffic impact

A motor vehicle crash Wednesday morning has resulted in a significant traffic jam. The accident occurred on Routes 5, 10, and 116 in South Deerfield just north of the Whately line.

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Rowe to discuss joining Mohawk, Hawlemont districts in sustainability study

he Rowe School Committee will be discussing a proposal to include Rowe in the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont

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Hatfield zoning changes coming to public hearing this month

The town of Hatfield’s Planning Board is considering removing what they call “zoning islands” from the zoning map to make the town’s zoning more consistent.

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Labor Day vehicle fire on I-91

On Monday at approximately 5 p.m., a vehicle fire took place on I-91 southbound in Bernardston.

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Wells Street closed for water repair

Wells Street in Greenfield was closed temporarily Tuesday while the DPW was making repairs to a broken water valve.

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FirstLight ordered to pay $25K fine after hydraulic spill in June

FirstLight has been ordered to pay a $25,000 fine after violating regulations when a hydraulic oil spill occurred in June, releasing 445 gallons of hydraulic oil into the Connecticut River.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Reese Witherspoon’s new mission: How she plans to inspire young readers

Oscar-winning actor and book club impresario Reese Witherspoon is teaming up with her publisher, Hachette Book Group, on a literacy campaign.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets

Ohio State climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll on Tuesday, LSU and Miami moved into the top five, and Florida State jumped back into the rankings at the expense of Alabama, which plummeted to its lowest spot in 17 seasons.

4 weeks ago in National

Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.

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Wells Street in Greenfield closed due to broken water valve UPDATE: road re-opened

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A broken water valve has resulted in the temporary closure of Wells Street in…

4 weeks ago in Features

How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps

John Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book, "How to Draw the Presidents & First Ladies," published in July by the White House Historical Association.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Oscar buzz builds for Dwayne Johnson’s role as Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’

Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine," which had its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival. "I have for a long time wanted this," Johnson said before the premiere.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek roll into the quarterfinals at the US Open

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, showing off what once made each of them the top-ranked women's tennis player in the world.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Belichick’s college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

Monday night's hyped-up debut turned into a romp by TCU — along with a reminder that even an NFL icon with six Super Bowl titles as a head coach can't just magically turn the Tar Heels into winners after decades of also-ran status.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor — but she’s still in charge

Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation Tuesday when she named Chloe Malle her successor as head of editorial content at Vogue — but the most powerful person in the business isn't going anywhere.

4 weeks ago in World

Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400

The Taliban said the death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passed 1,400 on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 people injured, as the United Nations warned of an exponential rise in casualties.

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Mohawk, Hawlemont Sustainability Study enters Phase III

The 2 District 8 Town Steering Committee has launched Phase III of the Mohawk Trail/Hawlemont Sustainability Study.

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Warwick enrollment grows by 85% this year

The Warwick Community School is reporting an 85% increase in enrollment over last year with 50 students enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year.

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‘One Battle After Another’ opens with $22.4 million

"One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance, opened with $22.4 million in ticket sales from North American theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

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3 days ago in Entertainment

Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ follow-up

Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a "Social Network" follow-up featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and a newly minted Oscar winner as a whistleblower.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.