Local News
12 hours ago in Local
Baystate Franklin nurses reject “best and final” offer
An overwhelming majority--98% according to the Massachusetts Nurses Association--rejected the latest contract offer from Baystate Health.
15 hours ago in Local
Athol announces water use restriction
Low water flow levels on the Millers River have resulted in a mandatory outdoor water use restriction in the town of Athol.
18 hours ago in Local
Belchertown man arraigned in connection with fatal shooting of spouse
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Mark Opper, 56, of Belchertown, was arraigned this afternoon in Hampshire County Superior Court […]
18 hours ago in Local
Tully Trail Challenge coming this weekend
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This Saturday hikers will take on The Tully Trail Challenge, the full 22-mile Tully […]
18 hours ago in Local
Athol voters approve articles seeking more liquor licenses
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Athol voters approved two articles seeking to expand Athol’s liquor licenses in Monday’s Annual […]
18 hours ago in Local
Changes coming July 1st for student loans
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Federal student loan changes are set to take effect on July 1st. The changes […]
18 hours ago in Local
Wetland carbon data project funded by state grant for UMass
AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced nearly $500,000 in grant funding for the Massachusetts Geological […]
Sports
11 hours ago in Sports, Trending
World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
15 hours ago in Sports
Serena Williams’ comeback at the Queen’s Club is over after injury to doubles partner
Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was forced to withdraw from the draw on Thursday because of a knee injury she sustained in a singles match against Karolina Pliskova in the last 16 on Wednesday.
15 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable.