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Thanks to Dick for the additional background on the Abraham Lincoln Monument. His post includes a photo of the “Before” condition of the monument. We’ll have photos of the “After” condition following the unveiling of the restored monument today at 11 a.m. The rain is light, so join us for…
Read More »Let’s hope the rain holds off tomorrow morning so we can enjoy the rededication of the Abraham Lincoln Monument in Lincoln Square under the sun and not a tent. It’s on rain or shine. This is one of those feel-good small community projects that make a difference as they add…
Read More »Concerning Marjorie’s latest post, here’s what Paul Tsongas wrote about energy in “The Road From Here: Liberalism and Realities in the 1980s,” published in 1981: “Oil is a finite, diminishing resource. These six words tell us almost everything. The preservation of America and the world requires that the facts be…
Read More »Last week I saw and spoke to Jerry Beck on the sidewalk outside his home at the corner of Shattuck and Middle streets. I hadn’t seen Jerry for a while. He said he and his family are staying downtown and that he plans to open a gallery in the former…
Read More »Columnist Froma Harrop from the Creators Syndicate via the Providence Journal advises critics on the Right and Left to take their criticism of President Obama down about ten notches below sputtering mad. Read the column here, which I picked up from www.realclearpolitics.com.
Read More »UMass Lowell this evening hosted a reception for the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees, whose members are in the city for one of their regular meetings. All the Chancellors of the UMass campuses and a variety of other members of the UMass Lowell community and a contingent of leaders…
Read More »Following are highlights of the upcoming Franco-American Week in Lowell: Sat., June 19, 7.30 pm–Johnny Morin Band at the Centralville Social Club, Lakeview Ave., Lowell Sun., June 20, 9 am–French-language Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, East Merrimack Street, Lowell, following by presentation of Franco-American of the Year and breakfast in…
Read More »At the Textile Museum, the outstanding exhibit about Cambodian life before and after the genocide that started 35 years ago is on view through July 25. If you haven’t seen “More Than a Number,” a Light of Cambodian Children Project, make time to visit the Museum on Dutton Street. One…
Read More »If Bob Herbert of the NYTimes went to the Smithsonian Institution and borrowed the late Tim Russert’s famous “Florida white-board,” he’d take out his black Sharpie and write on it: jobs, jobs, jobs. Again today, Herbert pounds the President for not making jobs “Job 1” at the White House. Read Herbert’s…
Read More »David Brooks in today’s NYTimes argues the case on behalf of the value of history, literature, and the traditional liberal arts education. In a time when technology oftens appears to be de-linked from humanity, his case has merit. Read Brooks’ column here, and consider subscribing to the NYT if you…
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