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Feasibility study may be coming to Montague Special Town Meeting
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Members of the Sheffield and Hillcrest Elementary School Building Committee met for the first…
Orange Selectboard interviewing Town Manager finalists
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A screening committee has chosen four finalists for the new position of Orange Town…
Governor Healey signs PROTECT Act, keeping ICE out of some public spaces
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Wednesday, Governor Healey signed the PROTECT Act, legislation that keeps ICE out of…
Saga Communications announces partnership with University of Florida College of Journalism, Communications
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and Saga Communications announced a new seven-year Joint Sales Agreement and strategic partnership.
1 week ago in Sports
New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
1 week ago in National
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Route 2 closed Wednesday after accident brings down poles
SHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — An accident occurred on Route 2 in Shelburne Wednesday afternoon causing a portion of…
Colrain joins in wave of towns banning kratom
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Several local communities have made steps to ban kratom, in either its natural or…
Local organization receives $400K for reducing domestic violence
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Resilience Center of Franklin County has been selected as one of 23 Massachusetts…
Food Bank of Western Mass seeing rising needs, costs
CHICOPEE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is seeing rising guests, along with the impacts…
1 week ago in National
Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.
Mohawk Trail in Shelburne closed due to wires down
SHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Massachusetts State Police at the Shelburne Falls Barracks have told Franklin County Now that…
Tractor Trailer pulls down pole and wires in Colrain
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Heath Road in Colrain was temporarily closed Tuesday night between Adamsville Road and North…
Power lines catch fire in Leyden
LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Early Tuesday morning, at approximately 2:44 a.m., Bernardston Fire responded to the 200 block…
Bridge of Flowers Classic runs coming to the Iron Bridge this weekend
SHELBURNE FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Iron Bridge in Shelburne Falls will be closed the morning of Saturday,…
Charlemont Selectboard approves new fire chief
CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Charlemont Selectboard appointed Chris Goodhind, a fire captain in Amherst, to be the…
Athol-Royalston schools succeed in getting kids into the classroom
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Athol-Royalston Regional School District has had success reducing his student absences, with the…
Can Your DNA Influence Your Financial Decisions? | Financial Fitness
Could the way you're naturally wired be shaping your financial choices? On this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Dr. Frances Rahaim welcomes Behavioral DNA expert Hugh Massie for an eye-opening conversation about how self-awareness can improve financial decision-making, investing, leadership, and long-term success.
1 week ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.
