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50 minutes ago
Union has sharp criticism for Gill-Montague cuts, restructuring

Educators say staff cuts and position changes were made without enough notice or collaboration, affecting special education, music, libraries, reading, math and other student services.

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Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
1 hour ago
The Four Levels of Being Financially Stuck—and How to Find Your Way Forward | Financial Fitness

In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Frances Rahaim, Ph.D., explains the four levels of financial “stuck,” from minor money missteps to overwhelming debt crises. Learn how to identify where you are, hear a real-life debt-free success story, and discover practical, judgment-free steps to regain control of your finances.

Tree limb blocks a two-lane road, with firefighters and a fire engine on scene nearby.
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5 days ago
Tree down on Lampblack Road

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A downed tree is blocking a roadway in […]

Local
6 days ago
Baystate Franklin nurses reject “best and final” offer

An overwhelming majority–98% according to the Massachusetts Nurses Association–rejected the latest contract offer from Baystate Health.

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6 days ago
Athol announces water use restriction

Low water flow levels on the Millers River have resulted in a mandatory outdoor water use restriction in the town of Athol.

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Corinne Fitzgerald
1 week ago
Why aren’t there more homes for sale? | Corinne Fitzgerald

Why Aren’t There More Homes for Sale? The Question Everyone Is Asking If you’ve […]

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1 week ago
Investigation into Northfield fatal crash underway

Authorities have launched an investigation into last Thursday’s fatal single-vehicle crash in Northfield. The DA’s office believes the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene on Gulf Road, is Duane Schillemat, 65, of Munsonville, New Hampshire.

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1 week ago
Athol Town Meeting set for tonight

ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Athol Annual Town Meeting takes place tonight […]

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2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Northfield crash claims life of driver

An investigation is underway after a pickup truck left the roadway in Northfield Thursday afternoon, killing the driver. Massachusetts State Police and the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office are leading the investigation.

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Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
2 weeks ago
New Ways to Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care Costs | Financial Fitness

Long-term care expenses can quickly erode even a carefully built retirement plan. In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Frances Rahaim, Ph.D., and co-host Jess Tyler explore alternatives to traditional long-term care insurance and discuss strategies that may help protect retirement assets while preserving financial flexibility for families.

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