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2 weeks ago in Sports

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.

2 weeks ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

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Housing Rehab program updates coming to Buckland Town Hall

A public hearing is set for October 28th at 5 p.m. in the Buckland Town Hall to discuss updates on the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation program for the towns of Buckland, Colrain, and Ashfield who have collaborated on this grant.

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Ashfield receives new protective gear through grant award

The Ashfield Fire Department has received five sets of protective gear as a recipient of a Western Regional Homeland Security Advisory Council grant.

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Dakin assists in rescue of nearly 100 cats

On Tuesday, the Dakin Humane Society assisted local law enforcement with removing 96 cats and kittens from a severe hoarding situation in Hampden County, where the animals were found in overcrowded, unsanitary, malnourished neglectful conditions.

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Main Street repaving next week

Greenfield’s Main Street will undergo repaving next week, on the westbound side between Conway and Federal Streets to address the inconsistencies left from utility work earlier this summer.

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Cybersecurity incident causes network outage at local hospital

The network outage that has impacted Heywood and Athol Hospitals this week, has been the result of a cybersecurity incident, according to Athol Hospital officials.

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Greenfield Main Street repaving project to begin on Monday

The City of Greenfield has announced that the long-awaited repaving of Main Street between Federal and Conway Streets will begin on Monday. The project will address the patches of pavement that are a result of utility service work conducted by Berkshire Gas and its contractors.

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AAA Northeast issues deer advisory; deer crashes spike between October and December

Travelers throughout our region have probably noticed far more deer at the roadside than they did a month ago. Their eyes aren’t deceiving them: Fall is by far the worst season for deer collisions.

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Gov. Healey establishes new council for economic competitiveness

On Wednesday, Governor Healey signed an executive order establishing an Advisory Council on Competitiveness to drive economic growth and strengthen the state’s business climate.

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Rat issues improving at Greenfield Transfer Station

Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher gave an update on the rat population problem at the Transfer Station

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Greenfield November Election warrant set by Council

The Greenfield City Council met Wednesday evening to vote on the upcoming Local Election warrant.

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Network outage disruptions continue for Heywood

Heywood Hospital officials say they are still experiencing network disruptions in their “Code Black”, which began Sunday morning, however they are open and caring for current patients at this time.

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Past the peak of the youth mental health crisis, new data shows

Local Student Survey Data Shows Improvements in Drug and Alcohol Use, Family Connectedness

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says

Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel

Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.

2 weeks ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

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Local Expert: Mary Phillips, Nurse Coordinator at Beautiful Eyes Aesthetics at The Eye Center

Q: Mary, can you tell us about the recent merger at Beautiful Eyes Aesthetics and how it’s enhancing your services?…

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6 hours ago in Sports, Trending

IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh

FILE -Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 28, 2023. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP, File)

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.

6 hours ago in National

US stocks slip as Wall Street sees both good and bad in Big Tech profits, US-China relations

Options trader Steven Rodriguez works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

he U.S. stock market is pulling back from its record heights as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.

6 hours ago in National, Trending

Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

A sign in a Kwik Trip store shows the store will no longer be using pennies to give change, on Oct. 23, 2025, in Yorkville, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation's commerce.

6 hours ago in National

China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands after their U.S.-China summit meeting at Gimhae International Airport Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

What to Stream: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Florence + the Machine, &TEAM, ‘Sorry, Baby’ and ‘Hedda’

"Jurassic World Rebirth" roaring and snarling on Peacock and Florence + the Machine's latest Halloween-ready album, "Everybody Scream," are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.