Current Events

In the Merrimack Valley: “Dawg House” Opens at Lawton’s Former Site

 The bun’s the thing! As we’ve mentioned before the proprietor of the well-known Lawton’s Famous Frankfruter establishment on the banks of a Lawrence canal has decamped with the historic secret recipe with plans to open in another spot in the neighborhood. (See original post here) The current property owner planned to reopen the…

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Supt Scott a finalist in Cleveland

According to this story from wkyc.com, Lowell Superintendent of Schools Chris Scott is one of eight finalists for the school superintendent position in Cleveland. Here’s what the article says about Scott: Lowell, Massachusetts Public Schools Superintendent Chris Augusta Scott became the superintendent of Lowell public schools in March, 2008. Before…

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The Royal Wedding

On the rare occasion I’m watching TV these days, nothing will cause me to change the channel faster than a story on the Royal Wedding. I don’t mean to sound curmudgeonly, but who cares? My negativity is not the result of my Irish heritage nor some kind of popular embrace…

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