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Dept. of Public Health investigating RegalCare facilities
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — After a report detailed RegalCare facilities’ deteriorating conditions, state officials are stepping in to…
2 days ago in Lifestyle
When is it too late to get a flu shot?
GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed
The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.
3 days ago in Sports
Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1
Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.
3 days ago in Sports
Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife
A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.
Westfield denies data center special permit
WESTFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — As Greenfield worked towards their data center moratorium, community members looked to neighboring communities…
Athol recognized by Mass Save for energy efforts
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) —Athol is one of 17 communities to be honored with a 2026 Mass Save Impact…
Keets Road closing next week for road work
BERNARDSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Next week Keets Brook Road in Bernarston will be closed as the Highway Department…
State appeals court affirms conviction of physical therapist
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Friday, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the convictions of Edward Kostek, 46, of…
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.
3 days ago in National
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
Turners Falls fire injures homeowner, firefighter
TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A house fire in Turners Falls Tuesday morning injured a homeowner and a firefighter,…
4 days ago in Lifestyle
How to spot imposter scams
Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.
Gardner police, drug task force execute search warrant on Pine Street
GARDNER, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A 26 year-old man from Gardner was arrested Monday morning after Gardner Police and…
Orange firefighters respond to electrical fire on Warwick Road
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Orange firefighters responded to a house fire on Warwick Road Tuesday morning. Initial investigation…
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
Athol Main Street paving project begins today
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Athol Main Street paving project begins today, Tuesday October 13th. Road milling and…
Concerns raised over Eversource vegetation management plans
NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Eversource is planning a vegetation management plan for a transmission corridor from Northfield to…
