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Movie starring award-winning actress Amy Adams filming in Mass.: Here's where
A film starring award-winning actress Amy Adams is filming in several locations in Massachusetts. “At the Sea” is said to be filming in Boston and Marshfield this month, according to IMDb Pro and Deadline. While they did not know the name of the film, Duxbury police also said that...
3 white sharks found feeding on whale carcass in waters off the North Shore
Several sea creatures, including three white sharks, were spotted in Massachusetts waters during a whale watching expedition Tuesday. The New England Aquarium whale watch boat, called the Asteria, was looking for whales when they quickly encountered a humpback whale named Warrior about 18 miles off of Gloucester. Warrior appeared to...
New Hampshire Woman Attempting World Record Next Week: Most Pull-Ups in 24 Hours
Next weekend, on July 27, 24-year-old Natalie Noble will attempt to do the most pull-ups completed by a woman in a 24-hour period. Natalie, a trainer at Flight House Gym in Rye, New Hampshire, set this goal for herself over nine months ago. She said that while doing pull-ups, she kept "hitting a wall" and could not get past her current pull-up numbers.
Looking back on Jake Johnson’s breakthrough victory at Monadnock in May
Jake Johnson wrote another successful -- if not overdue -- chapter in Ole Blue’s proud story on May 4 at Monadnock Speedway. His first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory required him to fend off a tremendous challenge from defending champion Ron Silk.
Storm cleanup underway; power outages persist in some areas
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The cleanup is underway after last night’s severe thunderstorms. Crews have been working since last night on clearing roads that were blocked by downed trees and wires, and those efforts continue today. In Greenfield, the city’s police, fire, dispatch, and DPW managed...
Wu pitches lawmakers on commercial property tax hike to save homeowners money
Mayor Michelle Wu faced skepticism on Beacon Hill during a hearing this week. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took to the State House Tuesday to pitch her plan for giving the city the power to temporarily increase the commercial property tax rate. The contentious measure was met with many questions and some skepticism from lawmakers on the joint committee on revenue during a nearly three-hour hearing.
Ribbon cut for new affordable housing in Worcester's Canal District
WORCESTER, Mass. - Worcester city leaders held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday for the new District 120 apartment building in the Canal District. The mixed-income affordable housing rental property is at the site of the former Table Talk Pies headquarters on Washington Street. It offers 83 units ranging from one-bedroom,...
Pahua and Meridian Brothers at Bandwagon Series
PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents the rising star of Mexican electronic folk, Pahua, and experimental Latin tropical band Meridian Brothers, on Saturday, July 20, at 6 p.m., at Cooper Field, 41 Sand Hill Road in Putney. “Electronic beats mix with Mexican soul in Pahua....
Man arrested after threatening family with gun in road rage incident on Cape Cod, police say
A man is facing a slew of criminal charges after police say he threatened a family with a gun during a suspected road rage incident on Cape Cod on Tuesday afternoon.
Nosh Hampshire: New kosher cafe brings NY-style bagels to Granite State
Rabbi Berel Slavaticki is used to answering questions about faith, forgiveness and spirituality. He also hears a lot of queries about food. “People said, ‘I can't get a good bagel around here, I can't get a good falafel.’ So we said, you know, let's try to put something together,” the rabbi said.
Crash Champions Expands in New Hampshire
Crash Champions announced it has expanded its New Hampshire footprint with the successful acquisition of Auto City Collision Center. The acquisition finalized on Friday, July 12, with operations transitioning to Crash Champions effective immediately at 90 South Commercial Street in Manchester. “This is another exciting step forward as we continue...
Personal Property Revaluations coming this month
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield Board of Assessors are beginning a comprehensive personal property revaluation this month. Real Estate Research Consultation Inc. has been hired to assist in the execution of the reevaluations, beginning with Greenfield businesses on Tuesday, July 23rd. The Assessors Department encourages every personal property owner to participate in this process, questions can be directed to the Assessors Department at (413) 772-1506.
Taylor Swift look-alike show draws fans, social media buzz to New Hampshire Canobie Lake Park
It's a Cruel Summer at Canobie Lake Park, just over the Massachusetts line in Salem, New Hampshire. Lost “The Great War” with Ticketmaster trying to get tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour? Are you down bad crying at the gym over missing the highest grossing tour of all time? Look no further than Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire to get your Swiftie fix.
New truck regulations could help keep cyclists alive. One organization says they go too far.
“Regulations will save lives. Flat out. They're needed. They will keep people alive.”. After two cyclists in Cambridge were killed in crashes with vehicles last month, officials and advocates say new state regulations requiring additional safety features for state-funded trucks are key to preventing further deaths. “These regulations will save...
All articles pass unanimously at Ashfield Special Town Meeting
ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Residents unanimously passed all three of the warrant articles at Ashfield’s Special Town Meeting on Monday. The first article requested $20,000 for the Park Tennis Court rehabilitation project. The second and third articles sought the appropriation of funds for 911 call upgrades to classrooms at Sanderson Academy and Mohawk Trail Regional School.
Former Hampshire Professor Publishes Thriller About the Opioid Crisis and War on Drugs
“Hartmann has crafted an intimate page turner that reveals the relation between drug policy and the economy of despair while confronting the fraying bonds between youthful friends, and between parents and their children. Last Place Called Home is a nail-biting drama of loss and redemption,” writes activist and writer on drug policy Bill Fried.
'STEM was always my passion.' Pats player inspires students at Milford's Waters Corp.
MILFORD — Exposure breeds expansion. That's what Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones told a group of students Tuesday at Waters Corp. Jones stopped by the laboratory equipment provider's Maple Street corporate headquarters to meet with students attending the Waters Student Academy. While there, he spoke about the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and...
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