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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,…
Read More »An email from The Boston Channel arrived at 5:26 am and the robocall from the school department came in at 5:50 am. Another long weekend for students and staff. The means of notifying folks that school is canceled certainly has changed. Websites now allow you to zoom in on the…
Read More »Tony Sampas shares some roof-level photos of the Smith Baker Center
Read More »For at least a year, much of my news from Tewksbury and Chelmsford comes from their respective “Patch” sites. Patch.com is part of a nationwide effort by America Online to revive itself. There are 800 different Patch sites around the country with four in the Greater Lowell region: Tewksbury, Chelmsford,…
Read More »Tony Sampas ventured out into yesterday’s snow to photograph the office of the Home Preservation Coalition at 450-58 Merrimack Street, aka “Cottage Row” circa 1830.
Read More »Tony Sampas photographs the recently refurbished Abraham Lincoln Monument in Lincoln Square at the intersection of Chelmsford, Liberty and Lincoln Streets in Lowell.
Read More »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.
Read More »Tony Sampas offers a new view of the former Giant Store on Dutton Street (above) and of Worthen Street (below)
Read More »It’s only midway through the Golden Globe Awards and “The Fighter” has already won two major awards, Christian Bale won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dickie Ecklund, and Melissa Leo won Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Alice Ward. Below is Bale’s award, captured from the TV…
Read More »Back in the spring of 1996 I didn’t spend much time in my office at the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds within the Superior Courthouse on Gorham Street in Lowell. It was too noisy and dusty. Contractors were demolishing the once-stately St Peter’s Church which had been located directly across…
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