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Lowell Week in Review: July 26, 2015

Lowell Folk Festival Who knew that overcast with temperatures barely reaching 70 was perfect weather for an outdoor folk festival at the end of July?  That certainly seemed to be the case yesterday roaming around downtown Lowell.  The crowd seemed as large as ever and all comments heard were positive. …

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Cupples Square traffic changes

Last night I took a walk to Cupples Square, the vibrant business hub of the Highlands, where a road construction project recently commenced. First some background: Cupples Square is mostly along Westford Street in the Highlands neighborhood.  Coming from downtown, once your cross the intersection with School Street you reach…

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South Common Update

Late yesterday, there were more than 100 young people cooling off in the swimming pool. It was too hot for a basketball game, so the court was empty except for three guys practicing jump shots. This morning at 6.15 am, a personal trainer had 12 people working out on one…

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Lowell Week in Review: July 12, 2015

Lowell Walks Lowell Walks resumed yesterday with Dave McKean leading the “Irish in the Acre” tour.  Dave has done this tour during Irish Cultural Week for years but had to cancel this past March due to all the snow.  Yesterday, he led a group of 129 people which broke all…

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