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1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
1 week ago in Sports
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.
4 vehicle accident on I-91 Tuesday
HATFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A four-vehicle accident temporary closed the right travel lane of I-91 in Hatfield Tuesday…
Orange police arrest three juveniles in string of car break-ins
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Thursday afternoon, Orange Police Officers with the help of K-9 Zeus, apprehended three…
Work on the Turners Falls Dam continues
TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — FirstLight is continuing work on the gate piston replacement project at the Turners…
Colrain approves MTRSD budget in Special Town Meeting
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Colrain voted to approve the Mohawk Trail Regional School District operating…
Charlemont’s chief of police retiring this month
CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Charlemont’s Chief of Police Jason Pelletier will be resigning at the end of this…
2 weeks ago in Sports
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft
The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album "Warriors" into a full-length Broadway show.
2 weeks ago in National
Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.
Greenfield raising water, sewer rates
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The City of Greenfield is raising their water and sewer rates by 9% beginning…
Legate Hill bridge closed for replacement
CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Legate Hill Bridge in Charlemont is closed for the next three weeks in…
Drought continues despite recent rainfall
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Recent rainfall has sparked conversation around the current drought status in the region. The…
Development options unfold for Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant site
VERNON, VT (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The state of Vermont and PowerTransitions, a Texas-based power company, are exploring options for…
Montague library vote coming to residents Wednesday
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague will be holding a Special Town Election tomorrow, Wednesday, June…
2 weeks ago in National
A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested
A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.
2 weeks ago in World
Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths
Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptional high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France in the past week as residents seek relief from the searing heat.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.
