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2 weeks ago in National
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.
Westfield man arraigned in case of pride flag burning
An investigation by the Northampton Police Department led to the identification of a suspect in connection with the burning of pride flags in downtown Northampton this past June
Greenfield Conservation Commission supports multi-family home project on Stone Farm Lane
The Greenfield Conservation Commission voted Tuesday in favor of the 22 unit multi-family home project on Stone Farm Lane.
Greenfield School Committee partners with NESDEC in search for new Superintendent
The Greenfield School Committee voted last night to engage with the New England School Development Council, NESDEC, for Superintendent search services.
Bernardston and Leyden consider merging towns
Bernardston and Leyden are exploring the possibilities of sharing services and regionalization, including the possibility of merging into a single town.
Whately continues search for Center School use
Efforts persist in Whately to find a new purpose for the former Center School building.
2 weeks ago in National
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says
The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St
The NCAA banned three men's college basketball players for sports betting on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon’s restless creativity
When David Bowie died in 2016, he left a vast musical legacy – and a trove of unrealized projects. Tantalizing details of those abandoned and unfinished ideas are revealed in Bowie's archive, which opens to the public this week.
2 weeks ago in National
Three people were critically wounded in shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities say
Three teens have been hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities said Wednesday. The shooting happened around midday at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said.
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Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilities
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says it was "recklessness" for Democrats to leave it to President Joe Biden to decide whether to continue seeking another term last year, but she defends his ability to do the job, according to an excerpt of her new book.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.
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Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her
A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump's efforts to fire her.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history
Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies
Movie theaters across the country are pulling out the stops for Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday in December. A new documentary about the song and dance man's life, "Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration," will be in theaters over his birthday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14, Fathom Entertainment said Wednesday.
Northampton man faces 35 years in prison for Springfield hotel incident
Northampton man and repeat offender Gabriel Lebron pleaded guilty to drug and firearm charges on Tuesday.
Traffic stop leads to drugs, gun arrest in Orange
Members of the Northwestern District Anti-Crime Task Force arrested three individuals on charges of possession and trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine.
Greenfield to award $20K for cultural projects
Greenfield has received over $20,000 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council that will be awarded to organizations, schools, and individuals for cultural community activities.
