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Western Mass Media Group teams up with Greenfield Salvation Army
A special pickup of toys for the holiday was made at the Western Mass Media Group headquarters in Greenfield on Monday morning.
5 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
"Zootopia 2" regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year's second film to gross $1 billion worldwide.
5 hours ago in National
Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there was no basis to keep the individual in custody, officials said Sunday night.
5 hours ago in Entertainment
All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony
Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
5 hours ago in Lifestyle
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.
5 hours ago in Sports
Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he’s considering surgical options
Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while trying to keep the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and the two-time MVP quarterback was considering surgical options.
5 hours ago in Sports
Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says
Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher's injury told The Associated Press on Sunday.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally …" and "This Is Spinal Tap," has died. He was 78.
6 hours ago in World
Australia to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre
Australian leaders promised Monday to immediately overhaul already-tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Public invited to view potential new South County Senior Center site
This Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday the public will have the opportunity to walk-through a potential new location for the South County Senior Center.
Vote coming this week on sale of Green River Elementary
At this Wednesday’s Greenfield City Council meeting, the Council will be voting on declaring the former Green River Elementary School at 62 Meridian Street as surplus property and a subsequent vote to sell or lease the property.
Road signs to be removed from Ridge Road
Last week the Athol Selectboard voted 4-0 to remove two “No Parking” signs from Ridge Road which the board had voted to install in September.
Athol selects its new Police Chief
As Athol Police Chief Craig Lundgren prepares to retire next month, a new chief has been selected to take over.
One person hospitalized after rollover in Orange
On Sunday morning at approximately 9:05 a.m., a vehicle traveling in the area of South Main and East River Street in Orange, struck a utility pole and rolled over.
King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.
3 days ago in World
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her name said she was detained in Mashhad, some 680 kilometers (420 miles) northeast of the capital, Tehran, while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under unclear circumstances.
3 days ago in National
Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families
Days of torrential rain in Washington state caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season
From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy
This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.