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South Hadley voters are expected to get the final say next spring on a proposed new Mosier Elementary School

South Hadley voters are expected to get the final say next spring on a proposed new Mosier Elementary School. The…

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Holyoke city councilors are looking to block a controversial police device before it ever comes into use

Holyoke city councilors are looking to block a controversial police device before it ever comes into use. A proposal would…

9 hours ago in Local

Wendell has a new Selectboard member after Marina Apostol won Tuesday’s special election.

Wendell has a new Selectboard member after Marina Apostol won Tuesday’s special election. She defeated Chris Kranz 152 votes to…

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A wrongful-death lawsuit against the city of Northampton is moving closer to trial.

A wrongful-death lawsuit against the city of Northampton is moving closer to trial. A federal judge has refused to throw…

9 hours ago in Local

More than a million dollars in new state food-security funding is headed to Franklin and Hampshire counties.

More than a million dollars in new state food-security funding is headed to Franklin and Hampshire counties. Local recipients include…

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

19 hours ago in Sports

With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher

The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.

19 hours ago in Sports

First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.

19 hours ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

1 day ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.

2 days ago in Local

After yesterday’s primary, one western Massachusetts lawmaker is already looking ahead to a major election question coming in November

After yesterday’s primary, one western Massachusetts lawmaker is already looking ahead to a major election question coming in November. Senator…

2 days ago in Local

Tues Sept 1st Mass State Primary Results – 1st Franklin State Rep Democratic Primary Finally Official

It’s finally official, the race for the Democratic nomination for the First Franklin District State Representative seat was won by…

2 days ago in Local

A public hearing is set for September 30 on a proposal to pull another 20 million gallons of water a day from the Quabbin Reservoir for eastern Mass

A public hearing is set for September 30 on a proposal to pull another 20 million gallons of water a…

2 days ago in Local

Hadley’s Community Preservation Committee will vote September 14 on nearly a million dollars in funding requests

Hadley’s Community Preservation Committee will vote September 14 on nearly a million dollars in funding requests, including $700,000 for affordable…

2 days ago in Local

The Three County Fair opens Friday in Northampton for its 209th year

The Three County Fair opens Friday in Northampton for its 209th year, with organizers expecting about 40,000 visitors through Labor…

2 days ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.

3 days ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match

Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.