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4 days ago in World
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
4 days ago in National
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.
4 days ago in Sports
Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final
Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.
New Holyoke Veterans’ home to open this fall
Governor Healey Veteran Services Secretary Eric Goralnick made a visit to the current and the new Holyoke Veterans’ homes.
Shelburne Road washout repairs on hold
Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher gave an update on the Shelburne Road closure caused by a washout at last week’s City Council meeting. Repairs are estimated to cost $20 million, which is “beyond the city’s means” at this time.
Rising tick populations causing concern across the region
Ticks are causing record high emergency room visits across the region.
Wendell Town Meeting coming Saturday with two citizens’ petitions
Wendell’s Annual Town Meeting is this Saturday with two citizen’s petitions on the meeting warrant.
Two Athol officers recognized for lifesaving efforts
Two members of the Athol Police Department were honored during a recent Selectboard meeting for their lifesaving efforts for an individual experiencing a mental health crisis.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.
5 days ago in Corinne Fitzgerald, , Real Estate Expert
Franklin County Market Update–April 2026 | Local Expert Corinne Fitzgerald
Franklin County Market Remains Active This Spring The Franklin County real estate market continued to show steady buyer activity throughout…
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
5 days ago in Sports
Iga Swiatek improves career record at French Open to 42-3 as she reaches 3rd round
Iga Swiatek has improved her career record at the French Open to 42-3. The four-time champion eliminated 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round on Wednesday.
Why Most Budgets Fail — And the Simple Shift That Makes Them Work | Financial Fitness
Most people don’t quit budgeting because they’re undisciplined. They quit because the budget wasn’t built for real life. In this on-air interview, Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. (The Money Doctor) explains why rigid budgets so often fail — and what works better instead. This conversation covers: • Why traditional budgets break down under real-life pressure • The difference between tracking reality and planning on hope • How flexibility changes behavior and restores control The goal isn’t restriction. It’s control — without guilt, shame, or burnout. If you’ve ever said, “I’ve tried budgeting and it never works,” this interview will help you understand why — and what to do differently.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.
DCR acquires 262.5 acres in Deerfield
Yesterday, Senator Jo Comerford and Congressman Jim McGovern gathered at Mount Sugarloaf for the celebration of the Department of Conservation and Recreation acquiring 262.5 acres of land in Deerfield through the Land Protection Program.
Days Inn expected to reopen as City Express next year
The Days Inn on Colrain Road, closed as a shelter last year, will be renovated into a City Express hotel by Marriott according to an announcement from the Mitta Group.
Three convicted in Millers Falls machete assault
Three defendants, Brendon Collette, Jennica Chapin, and Xavier Chadwell, have been found guilty in Franklin Superior Court of one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and two counts of assault and battery causing serious bodily injury.
Franklin County Regional Repair Event at FCTS Saturday
The Franklin County Solid Waste District and the Franklin County Tech School are hosting the 2nd annual Franklin County Regional Repair Event on Saturday, May 30th from 10 am to 1 pm




















