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UPDATE: Northfield crash claims life of driver
An investigation is underway after a pickup truck left the roadway in Northfield Thursday afternoon, killing the driver. Massachusetts State Police and the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office are leading the investigation.
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Vehicle catches fire in Northfield Thursday
A vehicle caught fire after an accident on Gulf Road in Northfield Thursday afternoon.
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Motorcyclist, child sent to hospital after crash
On Wednesday evening, a motorcyclist crashed while riding with a 13 year old on Routes 5 & 10 in Bernardston; both were transported to the hospital.
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GCC balances budget, reduces layoffs
Greenfield Community College has managed to balance their budget for the upcoming fiscal year while reducing the projected layoffs
7 hours ago in Local
Whately votes in all articles, apart from one
In Whately’s Annual Town Meeting held this past Tuesday, voters approved a $120,000 renovation for the elementary school playground and a bylaw that will regulate battery energy storage systems.
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State warns of illegal gambling sites ahead of FIFA World Cup
As the state prepares to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Attorney General’s Office, Gaming Commission, and State Lottery Commission have issued a consumer advisory to warn against illegal gaming websites and apps.
1 day ago in Local
Connecticut River death investigation underway
Reports came in of an individual floating in the Connecticut River Wednesday afternoon.
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Orange brush fire shows ‘nefarious’ activity
Tuesday evening a brush fire broke out in Orange, between the Pinecrest Apartments and Robin Lane.
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Uptick in erratic wildlife seen in Athol
The Athol area is seeing an increase in reports of wildlife showing neurological symptoms, primarily foxes, raccoons and skunks. Consulting experts believe it to likely be an outbreak of canine distemper rather than rabies.
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Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
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What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.
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Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.