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Luna Theater at Mill No. 5
Lowell now has an Independent Cinema: The Luna Theater at Mill No. 5. Photos by Tony Sampas.
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“For Cassie” by John Wooding
John Wooding shares some thoughts on the death of his beloved dog of 16 years earlier this summer. It felt like the summer of death. So much grief and mayhem in the world. So many examples of the ways in which we have become adept at killing and maiming…
Read More »Lowell Week in Review: September 28, 2014
The Irish in Massachusetts A few weeks ago I got a look at the final schedule for this past week’s history conference at UMass Lowell. Done in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast, “The Irish in Massachusetts: Historical Significance, Lasting Legacy” I saw that the conference would cover history, literature and…
Read More »Irish in Massachusetts History Conference
Congratulations to UMass Lowell which teamed up this past week with Queen’s College Belfast for a world-class history conference at the Inn & Conference Center. Called “The Irish in Massachusetts: Historical Significance, Lasting Legacy,” the conference began on Wednesday night and ended Saturday morning with a tour of St. Patrick’s…
Read More »Lowell Real Estate: Week of September 22, 2014
September 22, 2014 – Monday 37 Short St Unit 4 for $85,000. Prior sale in 2005 for $138,000 23 Meadowcroft St for $175,000. Prior sale in 1987 for $83,000 53 Cogger Rd for $275,000. Prior sale in 1983 for $76,900 1524 Gorham St Unit 204 for $119,000. Prior sale in…
Read More »Inventing Lowell on September 30 at 6:30 pm
While in Washington a couple of summers ago, I was sure to visit the Museum of American History which was hosting an exhibit on “invention in 19th century America.” I’ve always found the intersection of history and technology to be a fascinating area and I wasn’t disappointed. The exhibit featured…
Read More »Fall events at Billerica’s Middlesex Canal Museum
When we think textile mills, we think Lowell. But some of the surrounding towns had vibrant mill economies, as well. Such as the case in Billerica which had the Faulkner Mills in the northern part of town. The Faulkner Mill complex still stands and is home to the Middlesex Canal…
Read More »“Further” on Market Street
Ken Kesey’s Electric Cool-Aid Acid Test Bus arrived Wednesday night along with Zane Kesey and his Merry Pranksters. Photos by Tony Sampas.
Read More »Rita Mercier gets it right
I commend Councilor Rita Mercier on her remarks this evening regarding crime in Lowell. My notes from the entire meeting are available online but I want to single out Rita’s comments, partly because she and I haven’t shared a lot of common ground on issues, but mostly because she’s right.…
Read More »Lowell City Council Meeting: September 23, 2014
My notes from tonight’s Lowell City Council meeting: Resignation of Erik Gitschier from Greater Lowell Vocational School Committee – City Council trying to schedule a joint meeting with the Lowell School Committee to select his replacement. Special meeting on October 7, 2014 at 6:30 pm (council will begin its regular…
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