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Templeton Man, 33, Tied Blanket Around Neck in Gardner Cell After Overdose Call

City Hall Ave. & Connors St. — Approximate Overdose Call Location. A Gardner District Court judge later found Kevin D. Laflamme responsible for disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace charges stemming from his October 8 arrest in Gardner. The 33-year-old Templeton man had been taken into custody near City Hall Avenue and Connors Street after officers responded to a possible overdose call; he was later found in a holding cell with a blanket wrapped around his neck.

Gardner, MA · 1d

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Greenfield Police investigate incident involving assault with firearm

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Police have reported one victim sent to hospital in relation to an incident on Water Street involving an assault with a dangerous weapon, a firearm, and two suspects. They believe this to be an isolated event with no perceived threat to the public.

Greenfield, MA · 1d

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One seriously injured in head-on crash in Sterling

One person was seriously injured in a head-on crash in Sterling on Tuesday night.

Sterling, MA · 9h

The Spun

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Map Shows 20 Inches of Snow, 40 mph Winds Arriving This Weekend

The Northeast could be facing some heavy snow this weekend.

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The Gardner News

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Gardner athletic director resigns. What we know | Exclusive

(This story has been updated with new information.) Gardner district athletic director Dan Forte has resigned unexpectedly from his position. Gardner High principal Michael Bartkus sent communication of Forte's resignation directly to families of Gardner students, which was then posted in a Gardner community Facebook group by a recipient of the email, but no further information on the situation was provided and the post has since been removed. Gardner superintendent Mark Pellegrino did not have any further statement when contacted via email by The Gardner News. Forte confirmed his resignation but did not provide any additional comments. Forte served as interim athletic director for Gardner for the 2017-18 winter and spring seasons before stepping into the role full-time for the following academic year. He began coaching the Gardner varsity boys soccer team in 2017 and has held that role since, bringing the team to back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2022 and 2023. Forte was also named the 2021 recipient of the Theodore "Ted" Damko Award by the MA Association of Athletic Directors, which is named for the late Leominster High athletic director. The award recognizes an athletic administrator for their contributions to their school and community within their first five

Gardner, MA · 2d

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Juvenile arrested after altercation in Spencer

SPENCER, MA — Police arrested a juvenile Monday night following an altercation involving multiple juveniles in which knives were reportedly brandished. Spencer Police responded to the Chestnut Street area for the reported incident. Two juveniles fled on foot as officers approached the area. Multiple Spencer Police officers, along with...

Spencer, MA · 20h

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West Street Shopping Center in Keene Sold to New York-Based Retail Owner

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) West Street Shopping Center has a new owner. DLC, a New York-based shopping center owner and operator, announced Nov. 10 that it had acquired the 206,319-square-foot property in a joint venture with investment management firm Cohen & Steers. The purchase was made through an off-market transaction, meaning the property was not publicly marketed for sale.

Keene, NH · 2d

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Man arrested on assault charge in Worcester

WORCESTER, MA — A man was arrested in connection with a stabbing that left a woman in critical condition. Worcester Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a residence at approximately 5:40 a.m. following a report that a female had been stabbed. Upon arrival, first responders located the victim suffering...

Worcester, MA · 1d

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Truck crashes at bottom of overpass on Bridge Street in Northampton

Traffic was delayed on Bridge Street in Northampton following a crash Tuesday morning.

Northampton, MA · 2d

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Max Kellogg, son of UMass legend Derek, commits to Minutemen basketball

The Kellogg legacy will continue with the UMass men’s basketball program. Max Kellogg, son of legendary player and former coach Derek Kellogg, committed to the Minutemen, he announced Tuesday on Instagram. “Staying home,” he wrote. UMass offered Kellogg a scholarship October 30. It was his second Division I...

Amherst, MA · 1d

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‘It Scared Our Son': A Rutland Couple's Two-Year Property Line Feud Shows Why Massachusetts Still Has Official Fence Viewers Under a Rule Dating to 1647

A Rutland couple's two-year property line feud ended with a legal deal and a fence. Massachusetts towns must still appoint fence viewers, a role dating to 1647.

Rutland, MA · 1d

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A mental health crisis is not a crime

Emma Rose Sheldon is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. BRATTLEBORO-I feel compelled to speak about serious concerns regarding how people experiencing mental health crises are treated in emergency departments, particularly here at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. In my clinical practice, I have worked with individuals who express fear and reluctance...

Brattleboro, VT · 2d

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Montague completes reevaluation of all real and personal property

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague’s Board of Assessors have completed their reevaluation of all real and personal property and are now awaiting preliminary certification from the state’s Department of Revenue for the current fiscal year, 2027. Overall, compared to Fiscal Year 2026,...

Montague, MA · 1d

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Guindon: Watson’s injury could spell trouble for UMass’ bowl-game hopes

After an unprecedented 4-0 start to the 2026 season, the Massachusetts football team has seen its early momentum fade, managing just one win over its last five matchups. Part of that decline stemmed from a laundry list of injuries on both sides of the ball, sidelining several key starters who helped fuel the Minutemen’s (5-5, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) historic start. Among them, William “Pop” Watson III’s ankle sprain was the most notable, holding the Springfield, Mass., native out of two games following the opening stretch.

Amherst, MA · 19h

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Mount Holyoke Adds Nine Women to Its Faculty

Mount Holyoke College, the selective liberal arts educational institution for women in South Hadley, Massachusetts, has announced the addition of nine women to its faculty. is the Debra Martin Chase Assistant Professor of Film Media Theater. Her research is focused on the United States and its limited cultural memory of World War I. She examines how performances helped Americans remember, reinterpret, and sometimes forget the war. Dr. Fanton is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, where she majored in drama. She holds a master’s degree in theater from California State University, Northridge and a Ph.D. in theater, dance, and performance studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

South Hadley, MA · 8h

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Nor’easter brings rain and snow to western Massachusetts

A nor'easter is expected to bring a cold mix of rain and snow to western Massachusetts on Thursday night and Friday morning, with higher elevations potentially seeing up to three inches of accumulation.

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Amherst Brewing brings local flavor to Yankee Candle Village

Amherst Brewing has opened a taproom at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, offering Massachusetts beers, ciders, wine and more.

Deerfield, MA · 13h

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Memorial candles spark Bondsville gazebo fire

BONDSVILLE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Swift River Greenbelt gazebo in Bondsville sustained damage after a fire broke out Tuesday night. According to the Bondsville Fire Department, Emergency crews were called to First Street around 8:55 p.m. after a report of a campfire. When Palmer police arrived, they found the gazebo on fire.

Bondsville, MA · 18h

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Granite steps, rushing water, zero effort: Massachusetts’ easiest waterfall wins every time

Lawrence Brook doesn’t waste any time. A short walk into a 46-acre preserve in Royalston, a small town in north-central Massachusetts, and the water is already moving, already loud, already doing what you came to see. Doane’s Falls runs a chain of cascades down a granite hillside, and the...

Royalston, MA · 20h

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