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31 minutes ago in Audiology and Hearing Expert, Dr. Lisa Alber,
Global Hearing Loss Projections Highlight Importance of Local Care in Franklin County
A 2025 report from the World Health Organization is drawing renewed attention to an often-overlooked public health issue: hearing loss.…
3 hours ago in Corinne Fitzgerald, , Real Estate Expert
Q&A: Cost-Effective Curb Appeal Boosters With Real Estate Expert Corrine Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Real Estate
Q: Corrine, everyone says curb appeal matters—but why is it such a big deal to buyers? A: Curb appeal sets expectations…
5 hours ago in Financial Expert, , Michelle Dwyer
Solving the mysteries of cryptocurrency in Franklin County
Cryptocurrency. It’s a fancy word, and in a very very simple way, it’s just a method to send money around…
2 injured in Southampton crash
Two individuals were transported to the hospital following a two vehicle collision in Southampton Wednesday afternoon.
Wildlife habit grant funding awards announced
The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $343,985 in grants to restore over 191 acres of wildlife habitat across Massachusetts.
Education state of address delivered Thursday
Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler delivered the Massachusetts 2026 State of Education Address on Thursday.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time
When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows?
Child care center total loss after fire
The fire in Gardner Thursday morning ended in a total loss for the building which had been occupied by the 1-2-3 Grow Child Care Center.
Greenfield Public Safety Commission talks Flock cameras
The Greenfield Public Safety Commission revealed they were not consulted in the Mayor’s decision to remove the Flock safety cameras in the city.
6 hours ago in Sports
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida
Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.
7 hours ago in Sports
Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.
24 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN’s ‘On the Edge’ docuseries leading into Olympics
Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it's like on the circuit.
24 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court
American gymnast Jordan Chiles may reclaim the bronze medal on floor exercise from the 2024 Paris Olympics that was stripped from her following an appeal by Romania after all.
24 hours ago in Sports
Bills QB Josh Allen says he had surgery for broken bone in right foot
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said on Thursday that he recently had surgery for a broken bone in his right foot, and expects to be fully healthy for the start of spring practices.
1 day ago in National
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government's immigration crackdown.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"
1 day ago in Sports
LeBron James wipes away tears during tribute, says he doesn’t know if he’ll play in Cleveland again
LeBron James doesn't know if Wednesday night will end up being his last trip to Cleveland as a player. If James doesn't return, the Cavaliers and their fans continued to let James know how much he means to them.
1 day ago in Entertainment
As if! ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry
As if they'd leave "Clueless" off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling's 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the Library of Congress for its National Film Registry.
1 day ago in Sports
Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final and facing Rybakina again
Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka's run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.
Gov. announces utilities to waive interest charges this winter
Governor Healey announced Wednesday that following her demand, all utilities have agreed to waive all carrying or interest charges on winter bill