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3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" set a new high for the director.
3 weeks ago in National
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
Shed burns down at Smith Academy
HATFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A shed and all its contents at Smith Academy are a total loss after…
Wires down with tree fire on Northfield Road in Warwick
WARWICK, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Warwick Firefighters were called to Northfield Road Saturday. Wires were downed and in the…
South Deerfield home triggers CO alarm
SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — High carbon monoxide levels triggered an alarm on Stage Road in South Deerfield…
Repeat winner in the Bridge of Flowers Classic
SHELBURNE FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Meghan Davis, of Plainfield now living in Somerville, won the Bridge of Flowers…
Eastern Franklin County Health District may be dissolving
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Eastern Franklin County Health District may be dissolved with a vote coming to…
3 weeks ago in Sports
Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in World
Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
3 weeks ago in World
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
Two lead state police on pursuit for stolen vehicle
HOLYOKE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — State Police from the Shelburne barracks were called to a possible stolen car spotted…
Athol couple sentenced in drug trafficking case
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A couple from Athol were sentenced to state prison in connection with an overdose…
Feasibility study may be coming to Montague Special Town Meeting
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Members of the Sheffield and Hillcrest Elementary School Building Committee met for the first…
Orange Selectboard interviewing Town Manager finalists
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A screening committee has chosen four finalists for the new position of Orange Town…
Governor Healey signs PROTECT Act, keeping ICE out of some public spaces
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Wednesday, Governor Healey signed the PROTECT Act, legislation that keeps ICE out of…
Saga Communications announces partnership with University of Florida College of Journalism, Communications
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and Saga Communications announced a new seven-year Joint Sales Agreement and strategic partnership.
4 weeks ago in Sports
New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
4 weeks ago in National
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
