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Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

Crowd at a live concert with hands raised toward a brightly lit stage, colorful spotlights.

3 days ago in Audiology and Hearing Expert, Dr. Lisa Alber,

Notable threats to long-term hearing | Alber Hearing Services

Notable threats to long-term hearing Hearing is easily taken for granted. Many people never experience issues with their hearing until…

3 days ago in Entertainment

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.

3 days ago in Beauty and Aesthetics Expert,

Can Light Therapy Help Reduce Pain and Support Healing? | Local Expert Mary Phillips

This month’s expert is Mary Phillips, RN, Nurse Coordinator at Beautiful Eyes Aesthetics and Wellness. Mary explains photobiomodulation and ComfortLase®,…

3 days ago in Automotive Service and Maintenance Expert, , Rob Avery

Is it really better to service your vehicle at the dealership?

Is it really better to service your vehicle at the dealership? Q: With so many service options out there, why…

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Orange approves add’l $200K for school budget

ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Orange held a Special Town Meeting Monday solely to vote on…

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Rise in motor vehicle break-ins prompts safety warnings

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Police are reporting an uptick in motor vehicle thefts and breaking and entering…

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Tuesday spent searching for missing Monson teenager

MONSON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A 16 year-old male is missing from Monson with two family dogs. Police were…

Green recycling bin in front of a red brick wall, showing a white recycling symbol and the word 'Greenfield' on the side.

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Greenfield collecting unwanted, old recycling bins

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — With the transition to the new automated single-stream recycling system in Greenfield, the City…

4 days ago in Sports

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

4 days ago in Sports

Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles

Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

4 days ago in Sports

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute

Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

4 days ago in Entertainment

Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman

Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."

4 days ago in National

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

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Cooling centers open for the heatwave

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — With the imminent heatwave this week, the City of Greenfield has announced cooling centers…

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United Way of Franklin and Hampshire counties celebrates 5 years

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In 2021 the two United Ways of Franklin and Hampshire counties merged, enhancing resources…

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Greenfield fireworks set for this Sunday

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The annual fireworks display in Greenfield is set for this Sunday, July 5th and…

4 days ago in Entertainment

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

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The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

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California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.