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The Tewksbury Public Library and the Friends of the Tewksbury Library bring yet another author of note to the Library as part of an ongoing series. This Thursday February 20, 2014 – best selling romantic suspense author Suzanne Brockmann will discuss her latest book “Do or Die” – part of…
Read More »I had the privilege of working with Tom McKay on a few committees and projects over the past many years, and I want to say “thanks” to him for his huge contribution to the ongoing cultural revival in Lowell. Tom understood that the cultural industry is pivotal to Lowell’s strength…
Read More »The entry below is being cross posted from Marjorie Arons-Barron’s own blog. The initial images of the Sochi winter Olympics – tap water the color of urine, treacherous unfinished sidewalks, bathroom doors that wouldn’t open, failed opening night electronic display – have given way to images of skiers doing death-defying summersaults…
Read More »This post is by Maxine Farkas from Western Avenue Studios: Since June of 2012 the population of artists at Western Ave. has almost doubled, with the construction of Western Avenue Lofts and the build out of the former Classic Elite Yarn space on fourth and fifth floor of the A…
Read More »The most important event of the week to me was the presentation at last Tuesday’s city council meeting by John Power of Farley White on the status of the former Wang manufacturing facility at 1001 Pawtucket Boulevard that his firm purchased in January for $15.5 million. Power has a long…
Read More »As newly appointed Curator Ryan Owens delves more into the Lowell Historical Society’s old and diverse collection, he will be reporting about the oddities and curiosities that abound. This is a cross-post from the LHS blog site about the Curator’s latest find. http://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/blog/ From the Curator’s Desk: Odd Old Things –…
Read More »One of the master mechanics of the Lowell revitalization, a visionary in his own right when we talk about the extensive Canalway development and the Lowell Summer Music Series—and a real humanitarian when it comes to helping city causes—will receive the 2014 Thomas G. Kelakos Community Spirit Award of the…
Read More »February 10, 2014 – Monday 81 Farmland Rd for $182,500. Prior sale in 1999 for $120,000 13 Rockdale Ave for $60,000. Prior sale in 2013 for $80,000 February 11, 2014 – Tuesday 67 Ursula St for $109,000. Prior sale in 2004 for $211,500 February 12, 2014 – Wednesday 977 Westford…
Read More »One of Esther Howland’s valentine designs “Truly Thine” (Courtesy of AAS / American Antiquarian Society in Worcester ) The first American valentine cards were sold in Worcester, Massachusetts. They were designed and made by Mt. Holyoke College graduate Esther Howland, the daughter of a local stationer. Ms. Howland is known of the…
Read More »James Arena-DeRosa, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor, was in Lowell earlier this week. I met him for the first time during his visit and asked him to tell our reader/viewers a little about himself on camera. The result is below. For more information about Mr. Arena-DeRosa…
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