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Uncle Dave Kind of Likes Obama’s Jobs Surge Plan

In today’s NYTimes, opinion writer David Brooks signs on to President Obama’s jobs surge plan outlined last night in a pumped-up speech to Congress and his fellow Americans. Brooks writes: There is clearly now a significant risk of a double-dip recession. That would be terrible for America’s workers, fiscal situation…

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UMass Lowell 9/11 Memorial Rededication

UMass Lowell conducted a dignified and inspirational rededication of the school’s 9/11 memorial today along the banks of the Merrimack River. Called “Unity”, the student designed memorial was initially dedicated on May 14, 2004 and sits along the Riverwalk on the University’s East Campus. “Unity” resembles a short granite cylinder…

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Stanley Cup visits the North End

Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference had his day with the Stanley Cup yesterday and he spent it in the North End, his current neighborhood of residence. Transporting the trophy with his bicycle and trailer that usually holds his two young daughters, Ference visited the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and then arrived…

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