Read Nicholas Kristof’s column in today’s NYTimes to learn why he says keeping Democrats in the majority in Washington will be a better choice for the country. He goes step by step on economic policy differences between D’s and R’s. Here’s his op-ed; get the NYT if you appreciate the…
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Sorry for the misinformation on the Star Party at Fort Hill Park. I drove up there tonight and found the place deserted. I came home and checked my sources, and saw that the Star Party is next Thursday, Oct. 14, from 7 pm to 9 pm. My apologies to anyone…
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Today’s NYTimes has an article about competition for best film of the year—the Oscar race. Mentioned in the middle of the story is ‘The Fighter’ from, basically, Lowell. Read the story here, and get the NYT if you appreciate the effort. A more serious scramble may occur among a clutch…
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Tony Sampas provides two nighttime photos of the “SUN” sign high above Kearney Square in Lowell
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Let’s not say rh.com does not range far and wide with its Lowell threads. In recognition of World Space Week and apropos the Star Party planned at Fort Hill tomorrow evening, here is a stop-you-in-your-tracks story that I picked up in an unusual source (womensday.com) about several retired members of…
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Last week, both Jim Cook of the Lowell Plan and I talked to a Boston Globe business reporter about Jack Kerouac and his impact on our city, particularly from marketing and economic perspectives, and referenced what Liverpool, England, has experienced through the legacy of The Beatles. Skip ahead a week,…
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Local blogger Corey Sciuto shares his thoughts on the recent presentation at the Lowell Plan breakfast by nationally-noted urban planner Jeff Speck who has a vision for downtown Lowell.
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Today’s SUN includes an eloquently written article by Rita Savard about Jack Kerouac’s roots in Centralville, specifically St. Louis de France parish. She accompanied a group of people on a Sunday morning walking tour that was guided by the orginator of the tours of Kerouac literary sites, Roger Brunelle. He led four tours at this year’s Kerouac…
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Tony Sampas shares more views of “The Sun”
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