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Municipal Power Choice Programs new decreased rates for 2026
Several towns in Franklin County have released their municipal electricity supply program’s new energy supplier and long-term rates going into effect this January.
New sewer regulations beginning January 1 for Deerfield residents
The Deerfield Selectboard, acting in their role as Sewer Commissioners put new Sewer Use Regulations into place at their December 3rd meeting.
JingleFest brings the holiday cheer to Greenfield
Greenfield’s JingleFest brought holiday cheer to the city this past Friday and Saturday with horse drawn carriage rides, musical and dance performances, holiday crafts, markets, and more.
Greenfield Human Rights Commission hosting 2025 award ceremony Monday
This evening the Greenfield Human Rights Commission will host the 2025 Greenfield Human Rights Award Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in the Greenfield Public Library Community Room where the Commission will honor Larry Thomas for his extraordinary service to the unsheltered population in the county.
Conway voters pass all Special Town Meeting articles
This weekend Conway voters gathered at the Conway Grammar School gymnasium for a Special Town Meeting and approved all fourteen articles.
1 week ago in Sports
Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys
Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
1 week ago in Sports
LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.
1 week ago in Sports
A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw
FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
1 week ago in Sports
NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.
1 week ago in World
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.
1 week ago in National
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
Greenfield Board of Assessors workshops, demystifying property taxes
The Greenfield Board of Assessor’s Property Tax workshops will now include in-person participation.
YMCA names new CEO, Wesley Jackson
Franklin County’s YMCA has announced a new Chief Executive Officer, Wesley Jackson, who brings over 17 years of experience in youth, family, and community development in western Massachusetts.
Leverett Code Red system hacked, data stolen
The Leverett Code Red system was hacked recently and the emergency communication system has been out of service since, according to the Leverett Selectboard who released a statement Thursday.
Power outage in Charlemont caused by vehicle v. pole collision
A vehicle struck a pole, bringing wires down Thursday night on the Mohawk Trail in Charlemont near the Hall Tavern farm.
Chimney fire contained in Heath home
A chimney fire broke out at a Heath home on Route 8A Thursday morning.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.
1 week ago in World
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives, decades after famed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx introduced them in the 1960s.
1 week ago in Sports
NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.
