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2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
2 weeks ago in Sports
The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.
City Council votes to enter a pathway to transition to a new insurance program
The Greenfield City Council voted to adopt Mass General Law Chapter 32B, Section 19, which authorizes the City of Greenfield to negotiate changes to its employee health insurance plans
Greenfield City Council President extends Mayor’s budget deadline
City Council President Lora Wondolowski formally gave Mayor Ginny Desorgher extra time to submit the City’s budget amidst a very challenging fiscal season.
Senator Comerford makes statement on Hampshire College’s closing
Senator Jo Comerford made a joint statement with Representative Mindy Domb on the announcement of Hampshire College’s closure.
UPDATE: Suspect in armed assault at Roberto’s Pizzeria in custody
Wednesday evening Greenfield Police responded to reports of an armed assault at Roberto’s Pizzeria on Federal Street.
Tanker truck leaking fluid on I-91 Tuesday
The South Deerfield Fire Department and Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Hazardous Materials team were called to investigate a leaking tanker truck at the weigh station on I-91 in Deerfield Tuesday morning.
Westfield man sentenced to state prison in manslaughter case
Christopher Halla, 43, of Westfield, was sentenced today to 5 to 7 years in state prison following his manslaughter conviction earlier this month.
Input gathered for RFP on the Hope Street lot
Greenfield’s Economic Development Committee heard from the Director of Community and Economic Development, Amy Cahillane, on the results of the public input process for the Request for Proposals in the development of the Hope Street parking lot.
BREAKING NEWS: two fires burning in Franklin County
Two fires are actively burning in the area this afternoon.
BREAKING: Hampshire College announces permanent closure
After years of struggle, Hampshire College is closing. The College's Board of Trustees has voted to permanently close the college after the Fall 2026 semester.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet
Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.
Gill designated as a Housing Choice community
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll visited Gill on Monday to announce the town was one of 29 new Housing Choice communities.
Mahar eliminates two positions in level-funded budget
The Mahar Regional School District School Committee has been able to put forth a level-funded budget at $15.8 million for fiscal year 2027.
Ashfield, Conway teaming up for climate resiliency
The towns of Ashfield and Conway received a grant to protect their communities from the impacts of climate change.
Special Election to fill vacancies on Orange Board of Selectmen
Orange will be holding a Special Election on May 4th to fill two vacancies on the Board of Selectmen.
3 weeks ago in World
Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’
Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.
