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6 days ago in Sports

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well

Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.

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Mahar committee reviewing regional agreement

A subcommittee of the Mahar Regional School District has begun reviewing the regional agreement, one that dates back to the 1950s.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts

Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.

6 days ago in Sports

Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.

7 days ago in Sports

After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order

After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.

7 days ago in Sports, Trending

Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis

Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

7 days ago in Sports

Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; France’s Fils beats American Tiafoe in men’s final

Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, and Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title.

7 days ago in Sports

Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up alongside newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo

Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster.

7 days ago in Sports

Yordan Alvarez’s Triple Crown bid will have to survive a major challenge from the AL East

As the season winds down, Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez will have to worry about two sets of spoilers. The first is the more traditional type — teams that will try to beat the Astros in key games and deny them a spot in the postseason. The other includes individual spoilers — players who could prevent Alvarez from making history as baseball's next Triple Crown winner.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.

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Paving on Industrial Boulevard today, Tuesday

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Paving work is expected for today and tomorrow near the entrance to Industrial Boulevard…

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Operator charged with OUI in Northfield rollover

NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In Northfield, officer Mitch Waldron responded to a rollover on Gulf Road Friday evening.…

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108th Heath Fair held this weekend

HEATH, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This past weekend the 108th Heath Fair was held, even through the rain. There…

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Leverett celebrates past with “Witness to History” campaign

LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Leverett Historical Commission is launching its “Witness to History” campaign, celebrating the places…

1 week ago in Sports

Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

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Ware man sentenced 20-25. years for child sexual abuse and rape

NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — 53 year-old Angel Ramos, of Ware, was sentenced in Hampshire Superior Court to 20…

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3 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 Local

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…

3 days ago in Local

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…

3 days ago in Local

$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…

3 days ago in Local

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…

3 days ago in Local

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…