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1 month ago
UPDATE: Route 116 in Sunderland re-opened after accident that injured 11, killed cow

SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — An early-morning head-on accident on Amherst Road (Route […]

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Local Sports
1 month ago
Franklin Tech knocks off Turners Falls softball on Senior Night

TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin Tech softball team took an […]

Local
1 month ago
UMass issues motorist advisory in advance of move-out day, commencement

UMass-Amherst officials are advising the public of potential traffic delays as well as road closures tied to student move-out and commencement. The advisory is from Wednesday through Sunday.

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Local
1 month ago
BREAKING: power outage in downtown Greenfield

A significant power outage has hit downtown Greenfield.

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Local
1 month ago
Franklin County’s Largest Tag Sale 2026: Bargain hunters, vendors not deterred by rain

Cool, raw, rainy conditions were not enough to keep the crowds away from the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield on Saturday for Franklin County’s Largest Tag Sale.

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Corinne Fitzgerald
1 month ago
Front Door Colors That Make Buyers Stop and Look | Local Expert Corinne Fitzgerald

Of all the things that will grab the attention of a home buyer, the color of the front door may get overlooked as a significant factor in the initial impact that is made on the potential buyer.

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Financial Expert
1 month ago
Credit scores–the reality you should know | Local Expert Franklin First Federal Credit Union

Credit Scores.

It’s perhaps the most asked for topic we get in the Financial Coaching space.

Well, not asked for. People think they know all about it, until we start to talk about how it works. Then folks get really interested.

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Local
2 months ago
Four Rivers students protest ICE, other Trump administration policies

Students at Four Rivers Charter Public School in Greenfield took to the streets of the city on Friday, marching up the Mohawk Trail, down Main Street, and then congregating on the Common to protest ICE and other Trump Administration policies.

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Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
2 months ago
Financial Fluency: Why Understanding Money Language Changes Everything | Financial Fitness

Understanding financial terms isn’t about sounding smart—it’s about gaining confidence, clarity, and control. In this kickoff episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, simple explanations break down the jargon so you can feel empowered, not overwhelmed.

Local Sports
2 months ago
MIAA spring power rankings released: Frontier softball top Franklin County team

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released its initial […]