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Mower fire on Mahar fields Tuesday
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Tuesday morning Orange fire crews responded to reports of a tractor fire at the…
House fire claims life of family pet in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A house fire claimed the life of a cat in Greenfield early Tuesday morning.…
New hotel proposed for Mohawk Trail in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A public hearing for the construction of a three-story hotel with a detached restaurant…
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
2 days ago in National
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.
2 days ago in National
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.
2 days ago in Sports
Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal
Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
2 days ago in Sports
Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.
2 days ago in Sports
Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78
Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in South Deerfield crash
DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A motorcyclist underwent a partial leg amputation after colliding with a car on Elm…
Amherst to undergo zoning study with Hampshire College closure
AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Amherst has plans for a major zoning study as Hampshire College…
Erving Industries proposing battery storage facility
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Erving Conservation Commission has heard Erving Industries’ proposal for a 3.2 megawatt battery…
Lake Wyola Advisory Committee formed
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Lake Wyola Advisory Committee has been established for the Shutesbury Select Board, to…
Design meeting Thursday for bridge replacement project in Orange
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — MassDOT is hosting a design public hearing for a bridge replacement project in Orange.…
3 days ago in , Marketing and Advertising Expert
Radio Still Reaches More People Than Any Other Media | Marketing expert Dan Guin
With more ways than ever to reach consumers, AM/FM radio remains America’s #1 media platform, reaching 87% of U.S. adults…
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Boston man killed in skydiving accident in Orange
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Boston man is dead after a skydiving accident Sunday afternoon in Orange. Investigators say…
