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‘A. G. Pollard’s’ by Richard Marion
“A. G. Pollard’s” by Richard Marion (c) 2013 [original drawing, 1973] See more artwork at www.richardmarion.net
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Lowell honors deceased service members
Two events honoring veterans took place in Lowell this weekend. On Saturday night, the UMass Lowell office of Veterans Services held the 3rd Annual Veterans’ Military Legacy & Veterans’ Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The event was a formal military ball with many of…
Read More »‘Captain Phillips’: A Review
I recommend that you see the new film “Captain Phillips” about a cargo ship hijacked by four young men from Somalia in 2009. The plain facts erupt on screen in a gripping story about power, violence, and the struggle to survive. Actor Tom Hanks gives an unforgettable performance as Richard…
Read More »Scenes from St. Patrick’s Cemetery tour and monument dedication
Close to 50 people gathered at St. Patrick’s Cemetery today for a historical tour and for the dedication of a new monument on the previously unmarked Curran family plot, courtesy of the men and women of the Lowell chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Here’s some video from this…
Read More »Federal Breakfast
One morning this week, I met a friend for breakfast at a local diner. I got to talking to the man waiting on us about the federal government shutdown. He said the diner was feeling the effects of fewer national park tourists in town, especially during this busy season of…
Read More »Reminder ~ St. Patrick’s Cemetery Tour Tomorrow! 10am October 12, 2013
If you arrive at St. Patrick’s Cemetery at 9am through the main gate, look for coffee and refreshments. At 9:30am. the Hibernation Dedication Ceremony takes place followed by a Walking Tour at 10am. Join the group for an informative walk through this historic Catholic cemetery.
Read More »Presentation of Lowell’s “Poor Farm” Records ~ Saturday October 26, 2013 at the PML
Over the past year several volunteers from the Greater Lowell Genealogy Club have indexed the Overseers of the Poor Collection for the Lowell Historic Board. Discovered in the attic of Lowell City Hall, this collection contains over 6,000 individual records and correspondence created by the Office of the Overseers of the Poor…
Read More »Why you should vote in city elections video
In the following video produced by LTC in conjunction with last night’s council candidate forum, I urge residents to vote in the upcoming city election: [youtube]LX_cfo_U-Wc[/youtube]
Read More »UMass Lowell honors veterans this Saturday
This Saturday, October 12, 2013, is the 3rd annual UMass Lowell Veterans “Legacy Ball and Alumni Hall of Fame Induction”, an event sponsored by the school’s Department of Veterans Services at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium beginning with cocktails at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm. Marie has previously written…
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