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1 week ago in Sports

Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move

Not surprisingly, Ohio State stayed at the top of the rankings, and there was a healthy debate about whether last weekend's action warranted keeping Indiana at No. 2, one spot ahead of Texas A&M.

1 week ago in Entertainment

A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations

Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction. The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ — because her new album and tour are about growth

In the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives — but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters. That spirit endures on her lead single, the jovial "Still Don't Care," the first tease of her forthcoming seventh full-length album, "Toy with Me," out April 24.

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UMass poll shows Senator Markey hard to beat

A new poll out of UMass Amherst and WCVB has found evidence that US Senator Ed Markey will be difficult to challenge in the primaries as Markey holds his highest popularity ratings this past year.

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Warwick School Committee votes against supporting six-town regionalization

The Warwick School Committee has made a statement outlining why they do not support Warwick joining the proposed six-town regional “super” district.

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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Leyden

Last week in Leyden a raccoon tested positive for rabies and the town is advising all outdoor pets and livestock update their rabies vaccination, if it hasn’t been updated within the past month.

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Hawley fire department offering chimney cleaning services for residents

The Hawley Volunteer Fire Department is taking action when it comes to preventing heating-related fires in their community

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Winchester residents warned against drinking water

Residents of Winchester, New Hampshire are being told to not drink the tap water after an odor investigation at 74 Gomako Drive uncovered an unknown contaminant in the water.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head that he suffered in a fall earlier this year, an autopsy has determined.

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Greenfield man arrested in state police child-exploitation sting operation

A Greenfield man has been arrested as part of a three-day state police sting operation revolving around child exploitation. 40-year-old Kevin DeRosa was one of more than 50 people taken into custody during the operation. DeRosa is charged with enticement of a child.

1 week ago in Sports

Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, an admission nine months later that the widely criticized trade of Luka Doncic backfired on the franchise.

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Newest Veterans monument unveiled at Greenfield ceremony

A sizable crowd braved gray skies, snow showers,  and cold temperatures for the annual Greenfield Veterans Day Parade and ceremony.

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Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

1 week ago in National

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.

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Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer’s ‘Some Bright Nowhere’ for book club

Ann Packer's "Some Bright Nowhere," her first novel in a decade, is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.

1 week ago in National

While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

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Shelburne short-term rental registration deadline coming

The December 31st deadline for registering short-term rentals in Shelburne is approaching.

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18 hours ago in Entertainment

Paris wax museum unveils new Diana figure in ‘revenge dress,’ decades after her death in the city

A wax museum in Paris on Thursday unveiled a new figure of the late Princess Diana depicted in a black dress that has come to be known as her " revenge dress," decades after her tragic death in the city.

18 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says

The Weeknd's lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour dates, Live Nation said Thursday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch

Excuse me, you look like you like... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect?

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Labubu and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to dazzle at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here’s what to know

Two things that made massive cultural splashes this year — Labubu and "KPop Demon Hunters" — will fill the sky and streets of New York when the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off this year.