Massachusetts Militia Passing Through Baltimore, an 1861 engraving of the Baltimore riot. Lowell Historical Society Presents a Series on Lowell’s Sixth Regiment in the Civil War and Beyond Richard P. Howe Jr., the Middlesex North Register of Deeds and a former President of the Lowell Historical Society, will present a two…
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MassMoments reminds us that – Jack Kerouac noted in his diary that he had written “2500 words today in a few hours. This may be it — freedom. And mastery! — so long denied me in my long mournful years of work . . . Not that it’s easier, it’s…
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The City of Lowell will celebrate its 175th anniversary as a city chartered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with a gala event at City Hall and environs on Monday April 11, 2011 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The evening will feature honored speakers, musical performances and City Hall tours. More of this…
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I’m a regular at Boston Chowda, so I was especially attracted to a post on Lowell City Manager Lynch’s blog today. Lately, there’s been an expansion of the daily offerings way beyond my favorites – clam chowdah, beef stew, chicken vegetable soup and the ultra-delicious Boston garden vegetable soup. Check out…
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For professionals looking to learn about “smart building”, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Presents some “Smart Building Workshops” – in April and May across the Commonwealth. Join them on April 4th in Lowell at the Mayor’s Reception Room in City Hall, 375 Merrimack Street. Smart Building: High Performance Homes…
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From the CBS Boston.com (WBZ TV) website State Senator Eileen Donoghue was seated prominently yesterday – to see and be seen – at the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breafast in South Boston – hosted by her colleague State Senator Jack Hart. This is quite a coup for a freshman senator. While…
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The next regular breakfast meeting of Greater Lowell Area Democrats will be held tomorrow – Saturday March 19, 20011 at 8am at the Independence Grill at the Radisson Hotel in Chelmsford. The regular agenda will include: the 5th District and the legislative redistricting plans and Joint Redistricting Committee hearing schedule and website; and…
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A Facebook notice from the Tewksbury Public Library: Tewksbury Public Library The Tewksbury Public Library is showing “The Fighter” on Tuesday, March 22 at 5:45pm in the Meeting Room. (The library’s ‘Must-See Movie Nights’ are shown on the third Tuesday night of every month!) Free popcorn and lemonade will be provided! Thank…
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The funniest guy at Lowell City Manager Bernie Lynch’s St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast this morning is dead -but God rest his soul never forgotten – the Ultimate Toastmaster and Emcee – the late Kenny Harkins. By opening with a wonderful video* tribute to two greats from past Manager breakfasts – the…
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MassMoments reminds us that on this day – March 17, 1901 – the Mayor Thomas N. Hart – declared a new holiday for the city of Boston – Evacuation Day. It was the 125th anniversary of the day in 1776 that General George Washington and the fledgling Continental Army forced the British to…
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