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Harvard 28, Yale 21

Earlier today I joined 30,000 others for the 127th Harvard-Yale football game at historic Harvard Stadium. Yale seemed to be the dominant team; rushing for more yardage and gaining more first downs, but the Bulldogs had trouble getting the ball into the end zone and Harvard excelled on special teams…

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November 19, 1863 at Gettysburg

On this day 147 years ago, the national cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was dedicated, less than five months after the momentous battle was fought. According to Ronald C. White in his biography, “A. Lincoln”, the dedication was supposed to have occurred on October 23, 1863. One month before that, organizers…

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Lowell Charter Changes through history

There were some interesting comments on my Tuesday post on City Councilor Patrick Murphy’s successful motion to have the Rules Subcommittee “discuss Charter Changes to increase civic participation.” It might be helpful to review how the city’s charter has changed through the years. Lowell was organized as a town in…

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Coney Island Hot Dogs of Worcester

I spent today in meetings at the Worcester Registry of Deeds but was privileged to have lunch at one of that city’s fine dining establishments – George’s Coney Island Hot Dogs. Coney Island is to Worcester as Elliot’s is to Lowell. If you find yourself in Worcester, check this place…

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