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5 days ago in Features
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?
5 days ago in World
For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN
Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.
5 days ago in National
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27
The owners of Camp Mystic say they plan to partially reopen next summer the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed during catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
5 days ago in National
3 people shot at immigration facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says
Three people have been shot at an Immigration and U.S. Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency's director said.
Rowe to decide on joining 2D8T Sustainability Study
ROWE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Rowe will be deciding at a Town Meeting if they will join…
Planned power outage today for several streets in Athol
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In order to complete necessary improvements for safety and reliability to the electrical system,…
Athol strategizes solution for water contaminant
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The drinking water problem in Athol has been corrected. In August, the town notified the…
Leyden invites public to discuss rural school challenges
LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Rural schools are facing challenges on several fronts, from declining enrollment to rising costs…
6 days ago in National
Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course
The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.
6 days ago in Sports
MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.
6 days ago in Sports
The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons
The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons. The Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
6 days ago in Sports
Lions run over the Ravens, sack Lamar Jackson 7 times in a 38-30 win over Baltimore
Punishing all night — and tricky when they had to be — the Detroit Lions battered the Baltimore Ravens with a performance that epitomized everything they've become under coach Dan Campbell.
Montague sets grant in motion for Hill neighborhood erosion project
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In order to mitigate the effects of erosion and road washouts in “The Hill”…
Fifth Street bridge closed this week
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Fifth Street bridge, or the “green bridge,” in Montague is closed this week to…
Shared-use path in the works for Industrial Boulevard
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Montague Selectboard authorized the town to apply for a new Massachusetts Department of…
Forbes library to host National Good Neighbor Day event
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Senator Jo Comerford was one of many in attendance for the new Forbes Library…
Hawley, Ashfield Roads closed at town line starting Thursday
HAWLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Ashfield Road in Hawley, and Hawley Road in Ashfield, will be closed indefinitely at…
1 week ago in Sports
CeeDee Lamb has high ankle sprain that could sideline star Cowboys receiver multiple games
The Dallas Cowboys say CeeDee Lamb sustained a high ankle sprain in a 31-14 loss to Chicago, an injury that figures to sideline the star receiver at least one game and possibly more.
