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Healey proposing temporary suspension of gas tax
The Healey Administration is working on several initiatives designed to bring relief to Massachusetts residents dealing with soaring energy costs.
No injuries reported in Warwick vehicle crash
A fallen tree limb caused a single-vehicle accident in Warwick Monday morning.
CHD offering care at behavioral health clinic in Orange
Medical care is now available at the local Center for Humas Development behavioral health facilities, including in Orange.
3 days ago in Features
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.
3 days ago in Beauty and Aesthetics Expert,
How can the StarFormer Chair help with muscle strengthening and pain management? | Local Expert Mary Phillips
Ask the Expert: How Can the StarFormer Chair Help With Muscle Strengthening and Pain Management? Featuring Mary Phillips, RN, of…
3 days ago in National
California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
3 days ago in Sports
Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams
If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.
3 days ago in World
Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.
Suspects sought in Greenfield shooting
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield police are searching for four suspects after shots were fired at an apartment…
4 days ago in World
World leaders in New York to grapple with climate. Fuel prices, AI and disasters complicate things
World and business leaders gathering this week in New York are being forced to grapple with the increasingly urgent costs of climate change, soaring energy prices and the human toll from this summer's oppressive heat waves, prolific wildfires and catastrophic Nepal flood.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
4 days ago in Sports
Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?
The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.
4 days ago in Sports
Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars
Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.
Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
A tiny wild cat hidden away in the cloud forests of Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing a stream of visitors hoping for a glimpse of the animal that scientists have identified as a brand new species.
Williamsburg Road bridge reopens in Ashfield
ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Williamsburg Road Bridge has officially reopened in Ashfield. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation gave…
Male medical flighted out of Bernardston crash
BERNARDSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Bernardston Fire and Police, along with Northfield EMS, were called to Fox Hill Road…
Vehicle strikes pole on Hayden Street
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Sunday afternoon, a car struck a utility pole on Hayden Street, between Burrill…
Mill Brook Crossing opens with ribbon cutting ceremony
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Mill Brook Crossing Plaza marked the completion of a 6 year project with…
Drought conditions improve with recent rainfall
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The region’s drought has continued to improve with recent rainfall. Franklin County is partially…
