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Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church at 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way (just to the north of the North Common). Photo by Tony Sampas.
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Church fire traps 2 Lowell firefighters
Thanks to WHDH-TV channel 7 for this report on a fire at Lowell’s Holy Family Church (also known as St Marie’s Church, located on Chamberlain Street near the Woburn Street exit of Rte 495) that trapped two firefighters in a smoke-filled basement. Fortunately, they were quickly rescued by their comrades:
Read More »Friedman on Weirdness
Been a while since I dragged Th. L. Friedman over to the blog, but today’s opinion entry at nytimes.com is worth reading as a reminder of what’s at stake in our political contests. The Dems lost what should have been a sure bet in New York, and only have their…
Read More »‘Think Different: Ferris Bueller’ by Joe Marion
[youtube]iNfgwNjrOio[/youtube] Here’s a creative take on the famous “Think Different” TV ad by Apple.
Read More »More from the 32nd Banjo and Fiddle Contest
Photos by Tony Sampas.
Read More »‘Take-Out’ by Richard Marion
“Take-Out” by Richard Marion (c) 2022 See more artwork at www.richardmarion.net
Read More »Reader Comment
Today, somebody said to me that this blog, with its various features and contributors, is Lowell’s version of the huffingtonpost. Thank you. I don’t think Dick will sell it to AOL, however.
Read More »Documenting the 2011 City Council race
Last week I posted some video of the City Council candidate forum on public safety and some readers indicated it might be useful to put links to the video in a place that could be easily retrieved throughout the campaign. I’ve done this by creating a “2011 Lowell City Council…
Read More »BBC News Visits U Mass Lowell / Queens College Dig in County Tyrone
The Hugh Cummisky Homestead in County Tyrone from the Lowell Irish website On this blog we have followed the joint archaeological dig project between U Mass Lowell and Queens College in Belfast, Ireland. The project began last year with a dig on land in the front yard St. Patrick’s Church…
Read More »32nd Banjo and Fiddle Contest
The 32nd Banjo and Fiddle Contest, sponsored by the Lowell National Historic Park, September 10, 2011, Boarding House Park. Photos by Tony Sampas.
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