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3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Fall movie season has arrived. Here are 5 early Oscar predictions
It might be only just September, but the jockeying for next March's Academy Awards is well underway. Movies first started revving up their Oscar campaigns at the Cannes Film Festival in May. But now that the fall festivals, in Venice, Telluride and soon Toronto, are in full swing, so is the prognosticating about what's in the mix for awards.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit
Ken Kesey's school bus — once painted in bright, swirly colors and driven across the country on a psychedelic journey — is back in San Francisco after 60 years as the centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, a band that rose from the city's famed hippie movement.
Quabbin Reservoir asked to supply extra 20M gallons of water a day
BELCHERTOWN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Quabbin Reservoir is being asked by the Massachusetts Water Authority to supply 20…
Lighted boat parade coming to Ashfield Lake
ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Ashfield is hosting a lighted boat parade of artworks on Ashfield…
Erving deputy promoted and returning to Sheriff’s Department
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Deputy Krejmas of the Erving Police Department received a promotion as of September 1st…
Funding round open for Safe Routes to School projects
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — MassDOT today announced the launch of its 2026–2027 Safe Routes to School Signs and…
Low number plate lottery live next week
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles announced yesterday that the drawing for the 2026…
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
3 weeks ago in Sports
With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.
3 weeks ago in Sports
First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
Farley Road closing at railroad next week for upgrades
WENDELL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Farley Road in Wendell will be closed starting this Sunday at the railroad crossing…
Amherst fire responds to two fires started by smoking materials
AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Observant bystanders called in two fires caused by improper disposal of smoking materials this…
Wondolowski edges Coryat in tight race
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In a very close vote, the 1st Franklin District seat Democratic nomination is going…
Orange town manager candidate pulls out of negotiations
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Orange is still without a town manager after the top candidate,…
Wendell has new Selectboard member, Apostol wins
WENDELL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Rolled in with the state primary in the September 1st election, Wendell residents voted…
3 weeks ago in National
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast
The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.
3 weeks ago in National
Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.
