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Two perished in house fire, son arrested on murder charges

The two individuals who were found deceased in their North Adams residence during a fire on Monday, have been identified as Venture and Donald Hazard.

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Athol man in alleged stabbing incident expected back in court today

Athol man, Jack Newbrough, was arraigned Friday on charges stemming from an alleged assault on a related female victim with a kitchen knife.

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Patriots kicker comes to Turners Falls for turkey distribution event: “Let’s do this”

New England Patriots rookie placekicker Andres "Andy" Borregales was recently presented with a unique situation where he could utilize his built-in desire to help others. Borregales, who was born in Venezuela and came with his family to south Florida as a one-year-old, was told of the food insecurity issues in one of farther reaches of Patriots Nation: Franklin County. An opportunity was put forth to hold a turkey distribution event in Turners Falls, and Borregales' response came quickly: "Let's do this".

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Be ready to shine before guests arrive: 4 most common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this holiday season

Vectra Mechanical reports common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this winter, including HVAC checks, plumbing winterization, insulation, and electrical safety.

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RMV warns public about outstanding bill scam

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is alerting the public to a scam currently circulating which involves texts stating a person owes money for outstanding motor vehicle violations and that the individual should contact the RMV immediately. 

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Hatfield Tree Farm celebrates Governor’s “Green Friday” declaration

Governor Maura Healey has declared Friday, November 28th, 2025 as “Green Friday.” 

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Two found deceased in North Adams fire

A house fire claimed two lives in North Adams Monday Morning.

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JingleFest returns to downtown Greenfield this December

The city of Greenfield will be hosting JingleFest again on December 5th and 6th in downtown Greenfield.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

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Former inmate sentenced to 10 years after guilty plea

A former inmate at the Franklin County Jail was sentenced Friday after he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of solicitation to commit a felony.

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One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111

Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.

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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump's urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.

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Pistons tie their championship teams from years past with franchise-record 13th straight win

Just two years ago, the Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28. Now, they seemingly can't lose.

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Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on social media Monday night.

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Christian McCaffrey’s big night leads 49ers to 20-9 victory over Panthers

Christian McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown, and San Francisco overcame a rough performance by quarterback Brock Purdy to beat the Carolina Panthers 20-9 on Monday night.

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Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025

'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

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The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump’s boycott

The Group of 20 summit in South Africa ended Sunday with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc — after the Trump administration boycotted the two days of talks involving leaders of the world's richest and top developing economies.

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The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?

The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers' minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease those jitters.

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Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks’ overtime loss to Jazz

Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss. Flagg had 42 points — topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

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Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win

Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh kept its grasp on the top spot in the AFC North with a clinical 28-15 victory over the Dolphins, who were eliminated from playoff contention.

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‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.

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Killings of Rob Reiner and his wife stun Hollywood as decision on charges for their son looms

Los Angeles police are set to present a case to prosecutors Tuesday following Nick Reiner's arrest in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, which stunned their communities in Hollywood and Democratic politics, where both were widely beloved.

7 hours ago in Lifestyle

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.