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Tour of Lowell City Hall
Below is an interesting video tour of Lowell City Hall given by City Councilor Rita Mercier along with Erica Alarise (host). The show is produced and edited by Crystal Johnson and posted by heels2479.
Read More »Irish Monument, Cardinal O’Connell Parkway
Tony Sampas sent along the above photo of Lowell’s Irish Monument located on Cardinal O’Connell Parkway.
Read More »Happy Birthday Robert Frost
In one of the most memorable images from John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, poet Robert Frost at the age of 86, was unable to read a poem written for the occasion, “For John F. Kennedy, His Inauguration” because of glare. Instead, he recited “The Gift Outright” from memory. On this…
Read More »“Meanderings” by Jim Peters
The latest observations and comments from regular contributor Jim Peters: What with the weather and everything feeling slightly out of order, my mind has been meandering in all directions. First, I personally liked the Mayor’s former secretary, but I remember that in my Dad’s day, the person appointed only stayed…
Read More »“Toastmasters” coming to Lowell
Toastmasters International, the organization devoted to improving public speaking by its members, is opening a new chapter in Lowell. A Kick-Off/Open House event will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7 pm at Ideal Global Solutions, 296 Westford Street in Lowell. Everyone is invited and there is not…
Read More »In the Merrimack Valley: Senator Baddour Out?
Sources are telling the Boston Globe and the Eagle-Tribune that State Senator Steven Baddour of Methuen is resigning from his seat. From the Globe: Steven A. Baddour is expected to announce his resignation from the Massachusetts State Senate Monday, ending a decade-long run representing the First Essex District to take…
Read More »Richard Marion’s Art Talk in Dracut, March 27
Regular visitors to richardhowe.com have seen his colorful paintings and distinctive drawings. The Moses Greeley Parker Library in Dracut will present “A Night with Richard Marion: Lowell–The Observed and Painted City” tomorrow, Tuesday, March 27, at 7.00 pm at Dracut’s public library, 28 Arlington Street. The illustrated lecture is free…
Read More »UML Slam Dunk Contest
Howl in Lowell visits downtown diners
Howl in Lowell pays a visit to three classic diner cars in downtown Lowell: The Club Diner, Arthur’s Paradise Diner, and The Owl Diner. [youtube]t9VwgH9lmvo[/youtube]
Read More »Paul Marion’s remarks after receiving Community Spirit Award
Paul Marion with his wife Rosemary and son Joseph. Photo courtesy of Kevin Harkins of Harkins Photography. Fellow blogger Paul Marion was presented the Tom Kelakos Community Spirit Award last evening by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell. Here are the remarks Paul made in accepting the award: . .…
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