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A Sculpture on North Campus
Tony Sampas provides two views of a piece of public art on the UMass Lowell North Campus. The sculpture now peeks out from behind a construction trailer.
Read More »Marty Meehan & the UMass Presidency
There’s a fascinating story by Frank Phillips on the front page of this morning’s Globe: “UMass top post concerns Patrick: Trustees to defend search as Meehan’s candidacy rises.” At first glance, the story appears to be a setback for Meehan’s quest for the number one job in the University of…
Read More »Bob Dylan @ Tsongas Center
Bob Dylan in Lowell on November 20 (Saturday night) performing “Like A Rolling Stone”. What a great song, but this isn’t the way I remember it. Anyway…Dylan’s place in musical history is unmistakable. This video was taken by Citizen Journalist fflbrgst.
Read More »More on Sheriff DiPaola’s retirement/resignation
The stunning news from the Boston Globe that Middlesex County Sheriff Jim DiPaola will leave office in January after just being re-elected without opposition to a six-year term has far reaching political repercussions for Greater Lowell. Marie’s post on the DiPaola story from earlier today has received a number of…
Read More »Wahlberg & ‘The Fighter’ on 60 Minutes
Just watched the Mark Wahlberg segment on 60 Minutes, which served as a massive promotion of his movie “The Fighter,” which we all know is based on the experiences of Lowell’s living boxing legend Micky Ward and his family. He said Micky Ward was a local hero to him in…
Read More »Lowell/Merrimack Valley Talent and Treasure
November 21, 2010
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Marie
Posted in Lowell, Culture, Current Events, Education, Greater Lowell
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Yesterday over 150 people in a diverse audience gathered in the main sanctuary of Lowell’s Eliot Presbyterian Church found a teriffic way to begin the season of Thanksgiving. With the welcoming words of CTI Executive Director Karen Frederick who reminded all that “the 700 familes in motels and 9,000 family…
Read More »Indianapolis Honors Author Kurt Vonnegut
See yesterday’s NYTimes about the new Kurt Vonnegut Library in his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. This project is interesting to learn about in light of early discussions here about establishing a Kerouac Center for Creativity. Read the article here, and get the NYT if you appreciate the reporting. In the article there’s a…
Read More »A Bob Martin Christmas
When you start making your Christmas gift list, look for legendary Lowell singer-songwriter Bob Martin’s new CD, “Live at The Bull Run,” in early December. The new recording has four new songs in addition to stellar performances of some of his best known songs. Check availability on Bob’s website, www.riversong.com For…
Read More »Lowell Merrimack Repertory Theatre Christmas Offering Gets Globe Story
Looking to create a Christmas show for his troupe, Carl Forsman puts a different twist on an old book. The work was a Booth Tarkington novella called “Beasley’s Christmas Party,’’ published in 1909. This adaptation comes to Lowell and the Merrimack Repetory Theatre for a run from November 26th through December 19th. In today’s Globe…
Read More »Middlesex Sheriff Retires and Will Resign
November 21, 2010
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Marie
Posted in History, Lowell, Politics, Election 2010, Greater Lowell
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The Globe is reporting that James DiPaola – recently re-elected Middlesex Sheriff – has “retired” and will resign from his position as Sheriff in January, 2011 allowing Governor Patrick to appoint a replacement. Originally, planning to take advantage of complicated but legal pension provisions, DiPaola was retiring but was planning…
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