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Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Truck carrying rock load rolls on Route 2 Thursday
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Thursday afternoon the trailer of a truck carrying a load of rock rolled over on Route 2 in Orange after a tire blew out. Drivers experienced delays and a rocky ride in the area of the Route 2 eastbound on ramp to exit 71, former exit 16. No injuries were reported.
Protesters want Healey to save 2 hospitals days before they close
BOSTON - A rally was held at the Massachusetts State House Wednesday to try and save two Steward Health Care hospitals from closing this weekend."Very simply, people will die"The two hospitals, Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, are set to close Saturday, Aug. 31."Very simply, people will die," said one protester who joined nurses, doctors, community members, public officials and others at the rally."In Nashoba, it's going to be a half hour drive that they're going to have to take to get to an emergency room and that's not acceptable," said Lyn Newkirk, a volunteer...
The Millers River Race Returns for 12th race
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This Saturday the Millers River Challenge will return for its 12th run in Orange. The annual event raises money for the Orange Fireman’s Relief Association, the Northfield Dive Team, and the Orange Lions Club. There are three divisions; a Pro Race that...
In the news: Yvette Frisby
The Urban League of Springfield’s board of directors announced the appointment of Yvette Frisby as the organization’s new president and CEO. Frisby, a seasoned senior executive, is the first woman to lead the organization in its 111-year history. She has been a key figure in the Springfield Urban League for 40 years, having risen through the ranks to serve as senior vice president of Operations & Administrative Services over the past decade.
Sale closed in Northampton: $1.2 million for a four-bedroom home
A spacious historic house located at 128 North Street in Northampton has new owners. The 2,401-square-foot property, built in 1900, was sold on Aug. 9, 2024. The $1,200,000 purchase price works out to $500 per square foot. This two-story house has four bedrooms and one bath. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. Additionally, the house is equipped with a detached garage. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.7-acre.
New MART schedule starts Sept 3: Here's what you need to know about the routes and timing.
Gardner's new bus routes go into effect starting Sept. 3, and officials say the changes will mean faster and more frequent service in the city - and the fare free rides will continue through June 2025. The changes to Gardner Routes 1, 2, and 3 will increase the number of loops MART busses make around the city from 11 during the day to approximately 19, according to officials. This means the average wait time for each bus...
Why Rte. 140 in Winchendon was closed on Wednesday - What made the incident unique
A crash on Rte. 140 in Winchendon Wednesday morning involving a natural gas-powered vehicle required the road to be closed for several hours as multiple agencies responded to the incident. The town's dispatch center received a 911 call reporting a multi-car accident in the area of 560 Spring St. at 5:17 a.m., according...
Low humidity Friday keeps weather pleasant; rain expected for part of Labor Day weekend
It will feel a lot like fall as we move through this Friday! Low humidity values will keep our weather comfortable through the afternoon with highs in the low 70s. We'll see mostly sunny skies. Low temperatures will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s Friday night. We're tracking...
Patients will suffer with bankrupt health care firm’s closure of Massachusetts hospitals, staff say
AYER, Mass. (AP) — When Christina Hernon was 5, her throat swelled shut from an infection and her mother rushed her to a local Massachusetts hospital in the dead of […]
Leverett seeking documented use of Gordon King Conservation Area for Land Court case
LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Leverett Selectboard and Conservation Commission are seeking the public’s help in gathering documentation of public use of the right-of-way that provides access to the Gordon King Life Estate conversation area and the property in general. On June 17th a complaint was...
Western Mass. musicians honor legendary songwriters in local tribute series
In late August, a western Massachusetts record label hosted the latest in its ongoing songwriter showcase series, when local musicians perform songs by one well-known songwriter. This time, it was Paul Simon. The packed audience at the Academy of Music in Northampton was not shy about singing along to the...
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