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The Worthen prepares for its TV closeup
LOWELL — "America’s Best Restaurants" will be at the oldest tavern in Lowell next week to highlight its menu and the historic building for the ABR Roadshow.
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The following arrests were made recently by local police departments. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Massachusetts’ privacy law prevents police from releasing information involving domestic and sexual violence arrests with the goal to protect the alleged victims.
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Sports
Boys, girls state tournament lacrosse pairings announced by the MIAA
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released the pairings for the state boys lacrosse and girls lacrosse tournaments Wednesday afternoon. On the boys side, 10 local teams are ready to begin state tourney play. On the girls side, 12 area...
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Editorial: Award-winning teacher creating engaged citizens
It’s been almost eight years since Gov. Charlie Baker put his signature on an “Act to Promote and Enhance Civic Engagement,” which required the state to strengthen civics-education requirements by mandating that American history, social sciences and civics be taught...
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![A performer with Mill City Circus entertains festivalgoers with an aerial silk performance at the intersection of Palmer and Middle streets during the Spring Busker Festival in downtown Lowell on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Mill City Circus offers adult circus classes at Western Avenue Studios. (Aleah Landry photo)]( "low-l-SpringBuskerFestival-051025-03")
PHOTOS: Spring Busker Festival hits the streets of Downtown Lowell
What started out as a rainy, dreary day gave way to sun and fun last Saturday, allowing residents to enjoy the Spring Busker Festival in Downtown Lowell. The event featured circus stunts, dancing, a variety of live music and more. -
![The magnolia trees were blooming in Jack Kerouac Park off Bridge Street in Downtown Lowell in early May. (Melanie Gilbert/Lowell Sun)]( "LOW-L-JackKerouaark-050525-01")
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Lowell in bloom
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![Event-goers gather along the walkway by the Western Canal in Lowell to watch as paper lanterns are launched into the canal during the eighth annual Points of Light Lantern Celebration on May 3. (Aleah Landry photo)]( "low-l-PointsofLight-050325-18")
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![Angkor Dance Troupe performs at the Khmer New Year celebration in Clemente Park in Lowell on Saturday, April 18, 2025. (Aleah Landry photo)]( "low-l-KhmerNewYear-041925-18")
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![Al Chin and Dan Burns steady the liberty pole as a new cap is placed on it. (Mary Leach photo)]( "low-l-BillericaMinuteMen-041325-06")
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![A sticky, wet snow coated maple buds on a tree in Billerica. (Mary Leach photo)]( "low-l-SpringsMixedMessages-041225-03")
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![A partial lunar eclipse is seen over Lowell at about 1:45 a.m. March 14, 2025. (Brian Hunter photo)]( "low-l-lunareclipse-031425-02")
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Gov. Maura Healey blasts ICE for lack of info about Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket arrests
Healey said local law enforcement had “zero information” about the federal actions.
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Nvidia overcomes tariff-driven turbulence to deliver Q1 results that eclipsed projections
Its high-powered chips are making computers seem more human.
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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series casts Harry, Ron, Hermione: report
Harry, Ron and Hermione are officially coming to the small screen as HBO has revealed...
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Billerica needs to attract new retail businesses
Billerica needs to attract new retail businesses It’s great to hear that the town has...