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This is one of a series of cross-posts from the Lowell Historical Society blog site. The Society has a treasure of resources for the researcher and the curious! Posted on November 29, 2011 by Marie FROM THE LOWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY TREASURE TROVE! From the Lowell Historical Society Collection: Bust of Benjamin…
Read More »Well! Well! According to breakingnews on Channel 7 and elsewhere – Congressman Barney Frank will NOT seek relection in 2012. This timing is strange! Who is next? Will Congressman Tierney take a hard look at his situation? Will long-termer Congressman Markey decide that his time has come? Will Congressman Capuano make…
Read More »While State Commissioner of Education Mitchell Chester and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education have invited Lawrence residents to a hearing to give their thoughts on a possible state takeover of city’s schools, many think that the “takeover” is already a done deal. The hearing is scheduled for this evening in Malden.…
Read More »In the Manchester, New Hampshire influential newspaper – the Union Leader: After careful consideration and extensive review of the major candidates in the Republican Presidential Primary, the New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News, the only statewide newspapers in the Granite State, announces their endorsement in Sunday’s editions. No on-line…
Read More »William Henry O’Connell, Cardinal/Archbishop of Boston, Massachusetts On this day – November 27, 1911 – William Henry O’Connell – priest and bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and Lowell native – was elevated to the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals by Pope Pius X. He was 52 years of…
Read More »“The First Thanksgiving” by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris Thanksgiving Day Quiz: On what ship did the Pilgrims sail to “America”? Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? What year? Name the truce signed by the Pilgrims following the landing. Name three foods served at the first Thanksgiving? What Indian tribe was…
Read More »On this day – November 23, 1984 – a mark was forever left on Boston College football history when scrappy quarterback Doug Flutie threw a last-second “Hail Mary” touchdown pass to Gerard Phelan in the end zone, giving Boston College a 47-45 win over the University of Miami. This pass…
Read More »In his recent column “Occupy Our Consciences” – Washington Post writer, southeast Massachusetts native E. J. Dionne sees the “Occupy” movement as ready to move on to a new phase. He urges the movement not to let conservatives drive a wedge between working-class voters and the occupiers as Nixon did…
Read More »Today’s Eagle Tribune gives us a look at some Merrimack Valley Housing Authority executive director salaries, number of units supervised along with some history, commentary and comparisons. It’s an article worth a read here at eagletribune.com. To get you started here’s a list* from the Brian Messenger article: Executive Director Pay…
Read More »…in 1863, Edward Everett spoke at the dedication of Gettysburg’s National Cemetery, giving what is remembered today as the other Gettysburg Address. The Boston orator was the obvious choice for the occasion. During his 40-year career as professor, diplomat, and statesman, he had consistently dazzled audiences with his brilliant…
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