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Pollard Memorial Library, Storm Brewing, Thursday, May 9, 2013, 4:59 PM
Photo by Tony Sampas
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The Real Estate Market in Lowell
Last night I was the guest speaker at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership which was held at the Whistler House. It was a great night with fine food from La Boniche, poetry from Free Verse, and some impressive statistics on the many success stories of…
Read More »New Hampshire Needs Two Democrats in the US Senate
US Sen. Kelly Ayotte has to go. The focus is on her now that she voted against gun safety legislation. I say, Pour it on and get her out of there. Here’s her lame defense of a vote against a bill that would help ensure women are treated fairly in…
Read More »Lowell City Council Candidate Stacie Hargis Opens Her Campaign
Lowell City Council candidate Stacie Hargis addressed a lively group of supporters this evening as she launched her first run in a Lowell city election at a fundraiser in historic downtown Lowell. The crowd was a mixture that any first time candidate would envy… activists both civic and political, young…
Read More »The Lawrence “Bread and Roses Strike of 1912” Goes Digital
The Digital Public Library of America offers the “Bread and Roses Strike of 1912: Two Months in Lawrence, Massachusetts, that Changed Labor History” as one of its exhibitions. This is an image from the Lawrence History Center…. Check out the digital exhibit here: http://dp.la/exhibitions/exhibits/show/breadandroses
Read More »Save the Date! A Celebration of Community Preservation ~ May 16, 2013
Please join the Lowell National Historic Park, the Lowell Heritage Partnership and the City of Lowell/Doors Open Lowell on Thursday May 16, 2013 for a reception and celebration of cultural heritage and historic preservation. The 2013 Community Preservation Awards will be given these honorees: the Lowell Community Health Center, Richard Howe Jr., Albert…
Read More »Book Signing at Western Ave on Saturday
This Saturday (May 4) I’ll be at the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios from noon until 5pm to sign copies of Legendary Locals of Lowell (books will be available for purchase there) and to talk about Lowell history with anyone who stops by. Since it’s the first Saturday…
Read More »“Meanderings” by Jim Peters
Frequent contributor Jim Peters shared the following: Richard Howe sightings will still be sporadic as Congressman Markey has a strong contender in Mr. Gomez. In addition to being a strong Latino candidate, Mr. Gomez is a political neophyte, in his first run for public office who finished with over fifty…
Read More »Andover Street Neighbors Meet Tonight!
It appears that the neighbors of the 658 Andover Street property where developers are seeking a special permit regarding the with of frontage and number of house lots allowed are gathering tonight to discuss what it all means! Area resident Patti Kirwin Keilty just posted this comment on our blog site inviting…
Read More »Lowell Historical Society Hosts Edson Cemetery Tour ~ Saturday May 4, 2013
Join the 45-minute walking tour! Lowell Historical Society Edson Cemetery Tour (s) with Kim Zunino Saturday May 4, 2013 (Rain Date: Saturday May 18, 2013) 10:00am and 1:00pm Meet at the front gates! Edson Cemetery had its beginnings in 1845 when 30 acres were purchased along Gorham Street. Officially known…
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