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Shutesbury Post Office to remain open
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) —The Shutesbury Post Office will remain open following a decision reversal from the US Postal…
Truck collides with pole in Leverett
LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Friday at approximately 9:30 p.m. Leverett firefighters were called to the scene of a…
Colrain to vote again on MTRSD budget
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Colrain will be holding a Special Town Meeting on June 23rd…
Montague Special Election to vote on new library funds
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In Montague’s Annual Town Meeting, the appropriation of funds for a new library was…
4 weeks ago in Sports
Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
UPDATE: Northfield crash claims life of driver
An investigation is underway after a pickup truck left the roadway in Northfield Thursday afternoon, killing the driver. Massachusetts State Police and the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office are leading the investigation.
New Ways to Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care Costs | Financial Fitness
Long-term care expenses can quickly erode even a carefully built retirement plan. In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Frances Rahaim, Ph.D., and co-host Jess Tyler explore alternatives to traditional long-term care insurance and discuss strategies that may help protect retirement assets while preserving financial flexibility for families.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
4 weeks ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
Vehicle catches fire in Northfield Thursday
A vehicle caught fire after an accident on Gulf Road in Northfield Thursday afternoon.
Motorcyclist, child sent to hospital after crash
On Wednesday evening, a motorcyclist crashed while riding with a 13 year old on Routes 5 & 10 in Bernardston; both were transported to the hospital.
GCC balances budget, reduces layoffs
Greenfield Community College has managed to balance their budget for the upcoming fiscal year while reducing the projected layoffs
Whately votes in all articles, apart from one
In Whately’s Annual Town Meeting held this past Tuesday, voters approved a $120,000 renovation for the elementary school playground and a bylaw that will regulate battery energy storage systems.
State warns of illegal gambling sites ahead of FIFA World Cup
As the state prepares to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Attorney General’s Office, Gaming Commission, and State Lottery Commission have issued a consumer advisory to warn against illegal gaming websites and apps.
