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4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

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Nearly $2M coming for west county battery storage projects

BUCKLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $40.3 million in grants to expand energy storage across Massachusetts,…

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Greenfield City Council approves one-year moratorium on data centers

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield City Council voted in favor of a one-year moratorium on data centers.…

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South County EMS increasing Hatfield’s service fee

SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A new contract is being proposed between South County EMS and Hatfield, which…

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Ashfield Select Board makes $47K fraudulent payment in solar project

ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Ashfield Select Board has informed the community of a $47,000 payment fraud incident…

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Montague Center Complete Streets construction ongoing

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Montague Center Complete Streets Project has so far worked on erosion control and…

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Greenfield cash reconciliation making positive progress

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — At last night’s Greenfield City Council meeting, the city’s Finance Director, Stephen Nembirkow, shared…

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Proposed change of one-way direction for Davis Street

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Fire Chief Robert Strahan came to the city council meeting to discuss the…

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Green Bridge closing next week for inspection and repairs

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be closing the 5th Street “Green” Bridge over…

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Amherst receives state grant for Hampshire College zoning study

AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — MassDevelopment has announced a $175,000 grant to Amherst for technical assistance on a new…

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Change of plea in Greenfield laundromat theft

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — 32 year-old Westfield man Jaime Garcia changed his plea to guilty on seven charges…

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9 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing

Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in...

12 hours ago in Local

Brush fire damages shed in Belchertown

BELCHERTOWN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A brush fire came too close to structures in Belchertown and damaged a shed.…

12 hours ago in Local

Wondolowski, Lavalle meet for forum ahead of Nov. 3 election

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Two candidates for the 1st Franklin District Representative seat held a candidates forum on…

12 hours ago in Local

Fire risk down, possible lifts on water restrictions

FRANKLIN COUNTY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Connecticut River Valley is no longer in a drought. Some municipalities are…