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For Lowell and the Merrimack Valley: Reflecting on the Gospel Concert of Thanksgiving

November 17, 2012 by Marie Posted in Current Events, Lowell 1 Comment

Eliot Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, Lowell MA This afternoon over 150 people in a diverse audience gathered in the main sanctuary of  Lowell’s Eliot Presbyterian Church found a teriffic way to begin the season of Thanksgiving. With the welcoming words of  CTI Executive Director Karen Frederick who reminded all that “the 1800 familes…

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My Thoughts: Remembering Peter Stamas

November 16, 2012 by Marie Posted in Uncategorized, Education, History, Lowell, Politics 2 Comments

Peter Stamas accepting his 1997 Distinguished Democrat Award (also pictured Congressman Marty Meehan, Sam Poulten and Greater Lowell Area Democrats Chair Marie Sweeney) It was a pleasure to participate in the event at the Whistler House joining many others to honor and remember Peter Stamas. What follows are my prepared remarks. Remembering Peter…

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Made in Lowell

November 16, 2012 by DickH Posted in Current Events, Lowell Leave a Comment

Late yesterday morning I walked down to the UML Inn & Conference Center to visit the exhibitors at “Made in Lowell”, a celebration of immigrant entrepreneurs and their businesses in the city. Although I didn’t stay for the luncheon and the speeches, I roamed the exhibit space and spoke with…

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UTEC Grand Opening

November 13, 2012 by DickH Posted in Current Events, Lowell Leave a Comment

This afternoon was the Grand Opening of the new UTEC facility on Hurd Street. The facility is an architectural marvel, both inside and out, joining the historic St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (1839) with a brand new 7500 square foot, three story addition. The first floor of the addition features…

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