Lowell

‘Oranges at Christmas’

This composition was first heard as a radio essay on the “Sunrise” program of WUML, 92.5 FM, at UMass Lowell. Executive producer Chris Dunlap assembled writers in the area for the daily essay feature, a  popular component of the morning public affairs show that was broadcast for a few years in the…

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Light Up Lowell’s Canals

One of my colleagues at UMass Lowell, Bryce Hoffman, the executive director of marketing, is still somewhat new to the city. With his fresh perspective, he suggests that we need to do more with our unique canal system, which is a big part of what makes Lowell a distinctive place.…

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Lowell Week in Review: November 30, 2014

With no council meeting, the first snowstorm of the season, and Thanksgiving, this was a quiet week politically so with the 2nd annual Lowell Social Media Conference just a week away, I figured I’d spend this morning reviewing some of our past gatherings. 2nd Annual Lowell Social Media Conference this…

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LHS Snow Bowl

Thanks to reader JohnB for sharing this panoramic photo of Cawley Stadium just before kickoff in yesterday’s Haverhill vs Lowell High Thanksgiving Day football game which was won by Lowell, 8-6.

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Lowell Week in Review: November 23, 2014

Post-Election Political Lull With the state election on the fourth day of the month, November began with a high level of political intensity that saw the election of Charlie Baker as Governor and Rady Mom as State Representative in the two races that were most closely contested around here.  With…

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LTC Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

Lowell Telecommunications Corporation held its annual meeting last night at the organization’s Market Street facility.  With a pot luck dinner and the chance to re-connect with old friends, the Annual Meeting is more of a communal festival than a business meeting (although there is a bit of that too). LTC…

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“Savannah and Lowell: Common Assets and Challenges” by Fred Faust

Fred Faust recently visited Savannah, Georgia, and compared historic preservation efforts in light of ongoing discussions occurring in Lowell about balancing preservation and business needs. Here are his observations: Despite climate and geography, Savannah, Georgia, and Lowell, Massachusetts, share a lot in common.  Both cities’ early industries were dependent upon…

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