October, 2021 At a time when the Merrimack Valley desperately needs our elected officials at the highest level of government to experience the homeless crisis first hand, Lowell, like so many other communities, sweeps their homeless problem out of sight, or under the rug, as some may say. At issue; Lowell City Councilor Rita Mercier […]
By:Rep. Linda Dean Campbell This summer, our Commonwealth experienced the rainiest July on record in at least a century. The climate report recently released by the United Nations predicts that average precipitation in our region will continue to increase as climate change worsens. In the Merrimack Valley, we know all too well what more […]
By: Brian Genest – Feb, 2021 Remember when Lori Trahan was running for Congress in 2018? She’d probably like you to forget. Back then, the story was she wasn’t like other Democrats. She was going to be different. How’s that narrative about “Lori from Lowell” holding up back here at home today? Here’s how: LOL! […]
Kane visited the Lowell Humane Society to learn about the dog adoption program. Since he was a rescue himself, he wanted to understand how other dogs became homeless, how they prepared for adoption, and how could he support the resident dogs in finding a forever home. Kane decided the best way to go about this […]
Extradition Underway by the FBI Boston Division’s Violent Crimes Task Force Jose Armanda Betances, also known as Jose Almando Betances Urena, a fugitive wanted for murder, has been turned over to the FBI following his arrest in the Dominican Republic. Special Agents from the FBI Boston Division’s Violent Crimes Task Force, along with an officer […]
By: Tomas G Michel – December, 2019 Lowell, MA — The beauty products and cosmetic industry reached 52.3 billion in revenue during 2019, with an annual growth of 1.3% since 2014, according to a market research with Ibis World. Makeup products are typically found in retailers that are very accessible to the public, and in […]
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Lowell, MA – The City of Lowell’s Syringe Collection Program, housed under the Substance Abuse and Prevention Division within the Lowell Health Department, began on April 19th, 2019. The Syringe Collection Program was created as a means to educate the community on the importance of safe and proper sharps storage and disposal, and to […]
By: Cindy Annis, Jan. 2019 Ok.! We’re back! I hope everyone had a GREAT Christmas, and a Happy New Year!! Let’s get back to Paul. The band Wings was formed in 1971. The group had no choice but to be great to follow the Beatles. That same year, in September, their daughter was born. Stella […]
By: Cindy Annis – August, 2018 Let’s get right into John as there is so much to say and less space to say it. John was born John Winston Lennon on October 9, 1940. He was named after a grandparent and Winston Churchill. His mom was Julia, and his dad was a merchant seaman named […]
…remember where we left off? So, let’s start with after the Beatles broke up. All of the boys were already on track and had already started their next part of life. George was no different. In December of 1969, this would be before the Beatles break-up, George had already been involved with his solo career. […]
Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables are now available at 11 citywide market stops [LOWELL, MA] – Outdoor farmers’ market season is in full swing in the City of Lowell! Seasonal, locally grown produce is available 5 days a week via Mill City Grows’ (MCG) Mobile Market, a “Farmers’ Market on Wheels,” which makes stops at […]
By: Cindy Annis – June, 2018 I hope you enjoyed the Ringo Starr column, last month. Let’s see if we can pique your interest in moving deeper into the Beatles with George Harrison. George was born in Liverpool, England on February 25, 1943. His father was Harold Harrison. He did some bus conducting and was […]
By: John MacDonald – June, 2018 Like thieves in the night State Senate progressive Democrats snuck in another midnight amendment to approve Massachusetts becoming a Sanctuary State. Progressive Democrats are pushing for Massachusetts to become a place that openly accepts illegal aliens, financially supports illegal aliens and openly violates federal law. Already Massachusetts spends $2 […]
By: John MacDonald – March, 2018 When will Senator Donoghue work on and support bills that really matter to the people of the 1st Middlesex? Donoghue’s latest proposed bill that pushes “Mass Made” products is yet another example of a solution looking for a problem. On the face of the bill, Massachusetts consumers knowing whether […]