Adams
LATEST NEWS
Dierks Bentley returning to SPAC with country hits, tribute to Petty on tap
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A night out with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at SPAC was a summer tradition for decades, and now Dierks Bentley is set to contribute to that legacy during his own upcoming show at the venue on July 18. Petty played SPAC 13 times between 1980...
Dog fence damaged after vehicle accident
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A portion of the dog park at the Green River Park on Petty Plain Road in Greenfield was closed Friday afternoon after a car accident that resulted in the destruction of part of the fencing. The fence was allegedly struck by a driver operating under the influence. Greenfield Recreation Department will update when the park is reopened.
Mouse nest causes A/C fire at Leyden home
LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — An exterior air conditioner unit caught fire at a home on Greenfield Road in Leyden Thursday evening. Crews were dispatched to the scene at 5:05 p.m. and found a burned thermostat and the A/C fire, caused by a mouse nest in the A/C unit. Firefighters from Leyden, Bernardston, Colrain and Bernardston police responded to the scene.
Update: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Berkshire County Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:28 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Berkshire County. The storms are expected to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 4:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong...
August 2 First Fridays Artswalk
The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday, August 2 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues on Friday, August 2 include Berkshire Art Center, Berkshire Black Economic Council, Clock Tower Artists, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Living in Recovery, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery, Marketplace Cafe, Methuselah Bar and Lounge, NUarts gallery + studios, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds, Soda Chef, and THECOLLAB. There will also be Interactive Pottery Demos in Palace Park with Jim Horsford and a Free Kids’ Paint and Sip on Dunham Mall.
Yankee Candle to lay off 100 Mass. employees amid consolidation — what to know
Yankee Candle Company, Inc. — the nation’s largest specialty brand of premium scented candles, which is based in Massachusetts — is set to layoff 100 employees amid a facility closure. The company, owned by Newell Brands — which also owns Graco, Rubbermaid and Sharpie — filed a...
Amid condemnations of political violence, A.G. Campbell is speaking out on gun control
"No one, from school children to presidential candidates, should live in fear of these horrific events," Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell said. After the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Saturday evening, elected Democrats in Massachusetts lined up to condemn political violence and express their gratitude that Trump was safe. Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell was one of them.
Massachusetts secures $1 billion in federal funds to help replace Cape Cod bridges
Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have secured nearly $1 billion in additional federal dollars for the construction of the replacement spans over the Cape Cod Canal.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.