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Suspected arrested in connection with Hotel UMass murder
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman inside Hotel UMass on Wednesday evening.
Greenfield Police Dept. visited by armed man
Noah Witek of Adams was arraigned in Greenfield District Court this week after allegedly visiting the Greenfield Police Department with weapons in his vehicle.
Athol-Royalston schools to use rainy day funds for 5 positions
The Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee voted last week to use reserve funds to add five positions including a guidance counselor and nurse at the Athol-Roylaston Middle School, into their fiscal year 2027 budget
Rep. McGovern drafts letter for nutrition, health resources
US Representative Jim McGovern is leading a bipartisan effort to support nutrition and healthy food in the US health care system.
Franklin County CDC receives $250K for housing, economic development
The Franklin County CDC is receiving $250,000 in a grant award that is part of the $12.8 million in Community Investment Tax Credits announced by Governor Healey Thursday.
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US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.
1 week ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
1 week ago in Sports
4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA’s resale site for more than $2 million
FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each. The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck in block 124, row 45, seats 33-36.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
1 week ago in Sports
Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
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Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
CCDC seeking proposals for community cultural activities
The Greenfield Crossroads Cultural District Committee (CCDC) is accepting proposals to support cultural activities in the community.
6th Annual “This Little Light of Mine” Luminaria next week
Over the years, the Children’s Advocacy Center has provided services and support to more than 3,200 child survivors of abuse.
Greenfield man held without bail after alleged stabbing
The Greenfield man accused of stabbing his father inside Roberto’s Pizzeria in Greenfield has been denied bail following a dangerousness hearing on Wednesday
Cultural institutions to remain open following Hampshire College closure
Several cultural institutions at Hampshire College will remain opening after the college officially closes.
Trout stocking delayed at Lake Wyola
The MassWildlife trout stocking event at Shutebury’s Lake Wyola was disrupted on Tuesday morning.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal
The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in National
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.
