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Foreclosed properties as a source of revenue

At last Tuesday’s meeting, the Lowell City Council by a 5 to 4 vote rejected a joint motion by Bud Caulfield and Rita Mercier to “allow Sean Burke to address the City Council regarding a plan for vacant/foreclosed homes.” Today, both Gerry Nutter and the Lowell Sun editorial have written…

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Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant

Through the years I’ve often seen favorable references to the “Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant” but had yet to read the book. With the arrival of 2011 and the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, I concluded now was the time to remedy that omission. Having just finished the book,…

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No School in Lowell

I just noticed the No School in Lowell announcement. At 5 am, there was no snow. At 5:05 am it had started and continues. It was very light but it’s already coated the road and parked cars. To all students and educators, enjoy your day off.

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