Religion

2 weeks ago

A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday

Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.

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15 hours ago in Corinne Fitzgerald, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Real Estate Expert

First Impressions Matter in the Spring Selling Season | Local Expert: Corinne Fitzgerald

Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes one of the busiest and most important times in real estate—the spring selling season. If you’re considering selling your home this year, now is the time to start preparing.

16 hours ago in Local

Bridge of Flowers opens until soil replacement

The Shelburne Falls Bridge of Flowers is now open for the public to walk through, although there are virtually no blooming plants at the moment.

16 hours ago in Local

Local fire departments updating equipment with latest round of grant funding

The 2026 Firefighter safety equipment grant awards will help many Franklin County fire departments update a variety of equipment.

16 hours ago in Local

Franklin County out of drought conditions

All of western Mass is officially out of the Moderate Drought designation as of March 31st according to the US Drought Monitor.

1 day ago in Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor, Local

Why Money Felt Easier Back Then — And Why Today’s Financial Stress Isn’t Your Fault | Financial Fitness

Dr. Frances Rahaim, The Money Doctor, explores why money may have seemed easier in the past — and why today’s financial stress often comes from rising complexity, more monthly bills, and a financial system that hasn’t kept up with real life.

2 days ago in Local

Shelburne Road closed in Greenfield after washout

Greenfield City officials announced Shelburne Road is closed indefinitely after a washout at the Wheeler Brook culvert.