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1 week ago in National, Trending
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.
Sunderland voters to decide on South County EMS purchases, PFAS testing
Tomorrow, Sunderland voters will come together for a Special Town Meeting to discuss and vote on spending $12,250 with Tighe & Bond for the next stage of PFAS remediation work.
Amherst fire officials calling for more staff after major fire on Olympia Place
The Amherst Fire Fighters Local has issued a warning after the recent fire on Olympia Place, calling for more staff - 18 additional career firefighters to bring the department to the average national staffing level.
Local fire crews called in to Vermont building fire
Colrain and Rowe Fire Departments responded as mutual aid to a first alarm fire on Route 8A in Whitingham, Vermont Wednesday evening.
ATV operator injured on snowmobile trail in Whately
An ATV operator was transported to the hospital Wednesday night after allegedly trespassing and crashing on a snowmobile trail in Whately.
Winchester water testing comes back clean
Winchester, New Hampshire is no longer under a “Do Not Drink” water advisory.
1 week ago in Sports
Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision
Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first practice as the New York Giants' starting quarterback, including some extra work after it was over, and flashed a big smile across his face.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’
Fashion designer Tom Ford has called up Adele to co-star in his adaptation of Anne Rice's "Cry to Heaven," his production company said Wednesday. The film, which Ford is writing, directing and producing, will mark the acting debut of the superstar singer.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
A California court on Wednesday denied rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his guilty verdict on charges he fired a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.
1 week ago in National
US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasingly irrelevant.
1 week ago in National
Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump "knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender's crimes — is unclear.
1 week ago in Entertainment
This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj’s to books for babies and adults
If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There's lots of ways to get creative (and impress) the film fan in your life.
1 week ago in Sports
NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker
The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.
1 week ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev
Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans on Wednesday.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license
Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn't show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license.
1 week ago in National
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.
Frontier football hosts Easthampton after playoff exit
SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The local high school football season is winding down, with games this weekend…
1 week ago in Beauty and Aesthetics Expert,
What is Dynamis MAX and how can I get that in Franklin County?
Q: Mary, first – what is the Dynamis MAX by Fotona, and why is Beautiful Eyes Aesthetics introducing it this…
1 week ago in World
Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports
The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday.
