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State Fire Marshal issues heating fire prevention tips

As the temperatures fall into the 30s this week, the State Fire Marshal Jon Davine is reminding residents to protect themselves against home heating hazards.

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20-year old former student athlete dies in crash

The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that 20-year-old Darek Harvey of Charlemont died in a fatal car accident on Route 2 last Thursday.

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LifePath launches new caregiver support co-op

LifePath was one of five organizations to receive a state grant to support the economic security of unpaid family caregivers and will use the funding to launch their Respite Co-Op, offering opportunities for caregivers to exchange respite within small, community-based groups.

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How to Successfully Budget During the Holidays in Franklin County

The holiday season is a magical time filled with joy, laughter, and the faint sound of wallets crying in the…

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What to Stream: ‘Freakier Friday,’ NF, ‘Landman,’ ‘Palm Royale’ and Black Ops 7

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan re-teaming as the body-swapping mother and daughter duo in "Freakier Friday" and albums from 5 Seconds of Summer and the rapper NF are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

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A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored

The ceremony held Saturday at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater was a mix of tributes, speeches and performances by acts like Soundgarden, Salt-N-Pepa and Big Boi of Outkast, along with numerous A-list musical guests.

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BREAKING: Three-vehicle accident reported in Erving

Police are on the scene of a three-vehicle accident on Route 2A in Erving.  The accident was reported shortly after 7:00 a.m. Monday morning near the Erving paper mill facility. 

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Former French President Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal in conspiracy case

France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy departed a Paris prison Monday after a Paris appeals court granted him release under judicial supervision, less that three weeks after he began serving a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Rodgers’ struggles continue to mount in Steelers’ loss to Chargers

Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers began on a high note with four wins in five games to start the season. Since then, however, the 41-year-old quarterback's performance has gotten progressively worse and worse as the Steelers have lost three of four.

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MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including tossing balls in the dirt instead of strikes, to ensure successful bets.

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Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is going up for auction

Just in time for the theatrical release of "Wicked: For Good," fans will get a chance to own memorabilia from the 1939 original film, "The Wizard of Oz," and one item is especially witchy.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says

President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.

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Spread of chimney fire stopped by Leverett Fire

Last Thursday, the Leverett Fire Department responded to a suspected chimney fire in a home where the chimney had not been cleaned for the entire owner’s tenure.

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Bernardston PD awarded Municipal Road Safety grant

The Bernardston Police Department has been awarded the Municipal Road Safety grant and plans to use the funds for safety equipment and added traffic enforcement patrols.

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Governor Healey moves forward with SNAP fulfillment under threat of penalty

On Sunday, Governor Healey responded to President Trump’s threat to penalize states for fulfilling SNAP benefits, saying “we will see him in court.”

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Driver injured in South Mountain Road accident

Late last week, a pick-up truck went off the road and collided with a tree in Northfield, causing a temporary closure of South Mountain Road.

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3-alarm fire collapses Amherst apartment building; 223 residents displaced

A five-story apartment building at 57 Olympia Drive in Amherst collapsed in a 3-alarm fire Friday evening.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut

Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday.

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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.

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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.

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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.