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Haiku by Ed Markowski (April 9)
. rainy night a hole in the radio where a ballgame should be . —Ed Markowski (c) 2007
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A Poem for the Red Sox by Carl Stevens of WBZ Radio
Hear WBZ Radio’s Carl Stevens read his poem for opening day at Fenway, urging the Red Sox to put their playing shoes on and win.
Read More »Haiku by Sean Thibodeau (April 8)
. river will give and give until it takes away water pours heartless . —Sean Thibodeau (c) 2011
Read More »Poetry and Books
With a nod to the Pollard Memorial Library blog, here’s a contribution to National Poetry Month that celebrates my favorite pasttime – reading books: There is no frigate like a book There is no frigate like a book To take us lands away Nor any coursers like a page Of…
Read More »Lowell in 1926: City Hall
As we approach Monday’s celebration of Lowell’s 150th anniversary as a city, I pulled out a booklet I have from the 1926 Centennial Observance of Lowell’s incorporation as a town. The booklet contains many things, but most interesting to me was a brief survey of many of the city’s major…
Read More »Review of Tom Sexton’s New Book of Poems
From the Juneau Empire newspaper in Alaska comes a review of Tom Sexton’s new book of poems, “I Think Again of Those Ancient Chinese Poets.”
Read More »Lowell Gallery Exhibit: “Lowell in the Civil War”
Lowell Mayor Milinazzo Invites Citizens to the 175th Celebration
April 2011 To the citizens of Lowell, This April marks the 175th Anniversary of the City of Lowell’s incorporation. Throughout the year there will be lively festivals, events and activities happening all over the city to commemorate the occasion. On behalf of the committee and my colleagues in government it…
Read More »Lowell’s 175th Anniversary
Lowell came into existence as a town in 1826 but was incorporated as a city, the third in Massachusetts, in 1836. That makes 2011 the city’s 175th birthday. The party will be held this coming Monday, April 11, 2011, the actual anniversary. Festivities will kick off at 4:20 pm with…
Read More »Haiku by Dave Robinson (April 7)
Sundress outside the methadone clinic. No one wants the clinic around but we all need winter to end. . —Dave Robinson (c) 2011
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