3 weeks ago in Local

Conway is mapping out accessibility improvements

Conway is mapping out accessibility improvements after a new townwide review identified several trouble spots. The study looked at municipal…

3 weeks ago in Local

Easthampton launching a new city electricity program this fall

Easthampton is launching a new city electricity program this fall aimed at giving residents more predictable power costs. Easthampton Community Electricity begins…

3 weeks ago in Local

More than 60 artists are coming together in Shelburne Falls this weekend to help support the Bridge of Flowers

More than 60 artists are coming together in Shelburne Falls this weekend to help support the Bridge of Flowers. The…

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Amherst’s Jones Library renovation is moving into its final stretch

Amherst’s Jones Library renovation is moving into its final stretch, with the $46.1 million project on track to wrap up next…

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

3 weeks ago in Sports

CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.

3 weeks ago in Local

Incumbent Tara Jacobs and Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton Governor’s Council Forum

Incumbent Tara Jacobs and Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton are making their case to voters in a rematch for western…

3 weeks ago in Local

Franklin County’s fare-free bus system is now being held up as a model for the rest of the country.

Franklin County’s fare-free bus system is now being held up as a model for the rest of the country. Ridership…

3 weeks ago in Local

A major water-system replacement in Belchertown has run into new financial and environmental problems.

A major water-system replacement in Belchertown has run into new financial and environmental problems. Pine Valley Plantation lost $1.2 million…

3 weeks ago in Local

Easthampton’s new rules for Airbnb and Vrbo rentals are drawing mixed reaction from property owners.

Easthampton’s new rules for Airbnb and Vrbo rentals are drawing mixed reaction from property owners. The city now requires short-term…

3 weeks ago in Local

Several Franklin and Hampshire County fire departments are getting a boost for wildfire response and training.

Several Franklin and Hampshire County fire departments are getting a boost for wildfire response and training. The state says Volunteer…

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

3 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre

It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Blink-182’s Travis Barker almost died. A new documentary celebrates his life before and after

The inferno rages onscreen three minutes into " Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear." Dashcam footage lifted from a police car shows the blaze: It's 2008, and Barker has survived a plane crash in South Carolina. Four others did not.