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Greenfield launches search for new Superintendent of Schools
The Greenfield School Committee has launched their search for a new Superintendent to begin July 1st, 2026.
States suing Trump administration over SNAP suspension
Massachusetts, along with several other states, are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
Legislators studying funding formula for schools
Senator Jo Comerford is asking the question of how school funding could change if the local contribution formula was revisited by the state.
Two individuals injured after falling over Turners Falls Road bridge
Two individuals were injured late Tuesday evening after falling from the bridge on Turners Falls Road.
Five-member Selectboard ratified in Orange
The five-member Selectboard in Orange has been ratified by voters at the Special Town Meeting on Monday.
16 hours ago in Entertainment
Kelsey Grammer, 70, announces the birth of his 8th child: ‘Isn’t that lovely?’
It's a boy — named Christopher — for 70-year-old actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh. The "Frasier" star announced his latest baby news on Monday's edition of the "Pod Meets World" podcast.
16 hours ago in Entertainment
40 years later, Michael J. Fox looks back on ‘Back to the Future’
It's been 40 years since "Back to the Future" debuted in theaters, but neither time, nor Parkinson's disease has done much — regardless of what he says — to diminish Fox's boyish good nature.
16 hours ago in World
Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he has ordered the army to immediately carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza, and Hamas responded by saying it would delay handing over the body of a hostage, putting new pressure on the tenuous U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
21 hours ago in Trending, World
Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm since records began
Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
21 hours ago in National
Hegseth says US carried out 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How Americans will be celebrating Halloween, according to a new AP-NORC poll
About two-thirds of U.S. adults will celebrate Halloween in some way this year, with parents of kids under 18 especially likely to have plans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat and celebrating the United States will be published next year, just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
22 hours ago in Sports
Mahomes, Hunt lead Chiefs to dominant 28-7 win over Commanders, their 9th straight in the series
Patrick Mahomes wound up throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Kareem Hunt found the end zone twice, and the Chiefs' defense was just as dominant as their high-flying offense over the final 30 minutes, helping Kansas City pull away from a halftime tie for a 28-7 victory over the Commanders on a cold night at Arrowhead Stadium.
22 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Freeman’s homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic
Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in an instant classic Monday night.
UMass researcher finds inconclusive results with nicotine pouches
UMass researcher Jamie Hartmann-Boyce led a new study on oral nicotine pouches for smoking cessation
Montague begins planning for tight budget season
Budget planning for the next fiscal year is beginning for municipalities and for the town of Montague, they’re planning for a tight budget.
Human Rights Commission announces 2025 awardee
The Human Rights Commission has announced their awardee for the 2024 Human Rights Award.
Whately town code now available online
The town of Whately has completed their significant undertaking of codifying the town’s bylaws and zoning bylaws.
FRCOG release road safety action plan
The Franklin Regional Council of Governments, FRCOG, developed a Road Safety Action Plan for Franklin County
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Yeah, boyeeee’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics
At 66 years old, Flavor Flav went 67 mph. That was all it took to get him hooked on sliding. Meet the newest fan of the U.S. bobsled and skeleton program: a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a founding member of Public Enemy, a reality show star and now, an aspiring slider.