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A story in today’s Boston Globe provides some details about the two fatal stabbings that occurred in Cupples Square on Friday afternoon, and the third (non-fatal stabbing) that happened a short distance away.

Saturday at the Folk Festival

July 24, 2010 by DickH Posted in Lowell 1 Comment

I began my Folk Festival Day at the St John’s Baptist Church soul food stand at the Dutton Street Dance Pavilion with a plate of barbecued ribs, rice and beans, green beans and corn bread which was excellent. The rest of the afternoon was spent wandering around, visiting the various…

Flashback Friday: 2001 Lowell City Council

July 23, 2010 by DickH Posted in History, City Council 1 Comment

“Flashback Friday” is back after a brief vacation. For those who missed my previous explanation, each Friday, I will post a picture, video or article from Lowell’s political past. There won’t be any chronological connection between the item posted and the date of posting – it will be completely random.…

Eric Dahlberg and the Tea Party

July 23, 2010 by DickH Posted in Election 2010 8 Comments

We haven’t written much about the race for the 3rd Middlesex Senate seat currently held by Democrat Susan Fargo, but a fascinating episode involving Republican challenger (and Chelmsford Selectman) Eric Dahlberg, the Tea Party, and a group called MassResistance has prompted me to pay more attention. This coming Sunday, the…

Toning Shoes

July 23, 2010 by DickH Posted in Current Events Leave a Comment

The latest trend in sneaker sales is toning shoes – athletic footwear that has an other than flat sole. The Globe reports today that the sky rocketing sales of these shoes has revived the sagging sneaker industry. The theory is that the oddly shaped bottom – some are curved like…

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