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2 days ago in Sports
Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
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.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
3 days ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
Vehicle catches fire in Northfield Thursday
A vehicle caught fire after an accident on Gulf Road in Northfield Thursday afternoon.
Motorcyclist, child sent to hospital after crash
On Wednesday evening, a motorcyclist crashed while riding with a 13 year old on Routes 5 & 10 in Bernardston; both were transported to the hospital.
GCC balances budget, reduces layoffs
Greenfield Community College has managed to balance their budget for the upcoming fiscal year while reducing the projected layoffs
Whately votes in all articles, apart from one
In Whately’s Annual Town Meeting held this past Tuesday, voters approved a $120,000 renovation for the elementary school playground and a bylaw that will regulate battery energy storage systems.
State warns of illegal gambling sites ahead of FIFA World Cup
As the state prepares to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Attorney General’s Office, Gaming Commission, and State Lottery Commission have issued a consumer advisory to warn against illegal gaming websites and apps.
3 days ago in National
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
3 days ago in Sports
NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
3 days ago in Entertainment
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.
4 days ago in Sports
Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction
Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.
4 days ago in World
Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return.
UPDATE: ID in Connecticut River death investigation
Reports came in of an individual floating in the Connecticut River Wednesday afternoon.
Orange brush fire shows ‘nefarious’ activity
Tuesday evening a brush fire broke out in Orange, between the Pinecrest Apartments and Robin Lane.
Uptick in erratic wildlife seen in Athol
The Athol area is seeing an increase in reports of wildlife showing neurological symptoms, primarily foxes, raccoons and skunks. Consulting experts believe it to likely be an outbreak of canine distemper rather than rabies.
Swanzey teen sentenced in fatal shooting of FCTS student
An 18 year-old Swanzey, New Hampshire resident has been sentenced to 27 years to life in prison after the fatal shooting of a 17 year-old Orange male at the Riverside Plaza in Keene.
