A 1925 call to save our industries

A 1925 Call to Save Our Industries — (PIP #60) By Louise Peloquin      Lowell’s quest to preserve local business and industry has always made the news. The following story and supporting editorial are century-old examples. L’Etoile – February 21, 1925 Lowell must keep its industries      Our large local…

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Lowell Politics: March 2, 2025

Today’s newsletter will focus on title theft, the label now used for an attempt to fraudulently transfer ownership of real estate. This came before the Lowell City Council at Tuesday night’s meeting in the response to a motion on this topic. (The Council addressed other topics deserving of attention, but…

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The Underground Railroad in Lowell

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church presented “Freedom Seekers: The Underground Railroad and St. Anne’s Lowell” a speaking program that featured UMass Lowell History Professor Robert Forrant and Jacquelynn Coles of the Black Lowell Coalition. The event was part of St. Anne’s year-long bicentennial celebration and was…

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Malcolm Sharps and the Long Road

Malcolm Sharps and the Long Road By Stephen O’Connor Nous devrions pourtant lui porter quelques fleurs…                                                                                     —Swinburne It was 1979. I had been on a train all night from Paris to Montpellier, 735 km. This was before the days of the TGV that now flies along the…

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Long Ago Lowell Buys Local

Long ago Lowell buys local – (PIP #59) By Louise Peloquin The “buy local” rallying cry is not new. Since the time Lowell was called “The Venice of America” the city has prided itself on promoting its products. (1)  This is the first in a series on the topic. L’Etoile –…

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Lowell Politics: February 23, 2025

Tuesday night the Lowell City Council endorsed a motion by Councilor Rita Mercier that “the mayor enter into negotiations with the city manager and city council in executive session to discuss extending his contract, pay scale, etc.” As it appeared on the agenda, the motion did not specify the length…

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