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2 weeks ago in Sports
Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film
A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.
Greenfield Fire Department honoring fallen Captain
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield Fire Department will be honoring Captain John D. Whitney with a formal…
Body recovered from Connecticut River Tuesday
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — For the second time in less thana week, a body has been recovered from…
Northfield, Deerfield mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin Regional Council of Governments is reporting that two mosquito samples have…
Nursing home operator ordered to pay millions in fraud case
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The operator of two local nursing homes is being ordered to pay $2.1 million…
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur
A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Rodgers says there’s ‘zero debate’ 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp
Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer
Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday.
Pleasant Street closed in Athol today
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Pleasant Street in Athol will be closed today between Kelton Street and Barrett Avenue…
Worcester man drowns in Connecticut river over the weekend
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A 21 year old Worcester man, Hermes Mariano Almonte Villar, drowned in the Connecticut…
Fire temporarily reduces Bostrom Farm’s services
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Bostrom Farm’s meat shop located on Colrain Road in Greenfield will be closed temporarily…
Charlemont bridge closed this week for replacement
CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Legate Hill Bridge in Charlemont is undergoing a replacement this week. There is…
Safe Lithium-Ion battery practices to prevent fires
STOW, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Department of Fire Services has put out a Lithium-Ion Battery safety guide in…
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider
Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Marlins snap franchise-worst 12-game skid with walk-off win over Phillies
Clayton McCullough breathed a sigh of relief. The Marlins finally won a game. Miami overcame two-run, ninth-inning deficit in the ninth on Monday to beat division-rival Philadelphia 8-7 and snap a 12-game losing streak — the longest such stretch in franchise history.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Rangers put themselves in good position as only AL West team with a winning record
The Texas Rangers have put themselves in a good position in the AL West just by having a winning record. Texas (54-52) is the only team in the division not under .500 with about one-third of the regular season remaining, and now less than a week before next Monday's trade deadline.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste
If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.
3 weeks ago in World
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."
