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2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.
3 days ago in National
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
3 days ago in National
As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
3 days ago in Sports
Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career
Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.
Cheapside, Montague City Roads closed Friday
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Road closures are expected today in Greenfield as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation completes…
Suspect allegedly discharging firearm in Gardner streets apprehended
GARDNER, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Thursday, the Gardner Police responded to South Main Street for a male reportedly…
$7K Scam reported in Ashfield
ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — An Ashfield resident reported a scam attempt wherein an email from planning.ashfield.org@usa.com requested a…
Information panel coming to Deerfield ahead of FCTS vote
DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Deerield Town Offices, a panel of administrators…
Leyden recieves state grant for year-round use near Avery Field
LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the awards for this fiscal year’s Woodland’s Partnership Implementation Grants…
Dog in Montague declared “dangerous” after attack in Turners Falls
A dog in Turners Falls has been declared dangerous after a reported attack in June.
Road closures in Greenfield on Friday
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road work on Cheapside Street and Montague City Road in Greenfield on Friday will result in road closures as MassDOT completes work in that area.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next
Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis after calling 24 witnesses for the nearly 30-year-old killing of Tupac Shakur.
Fiberoptics coming to Hawley residents, some left off map
HAWLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Hawley is getting new internet access infrastructure installed with Spectrum fiberoptic…
Athol Police sends warning about text message scam circulating
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Athol Police Department has issued a scam warning. Fraudulant text messages have been…
West Nile Virus detected in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — West Nile Virus has been detected in two samples from Greenfield, according to city…
Wendell filling Selectboard seat in Sept. 1 election
WENDELL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On the September 1st ballot, Wendell residents will have the opportunity to vote for…
4 days ago in Sports
Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.
4 days ago in Sports
Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says
27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.
4 days ago in Sports
NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the smug concierge in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died. He was 80.