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Massachusetts court appointed attorneys won’t take new clients until pay raise
A group of contracted public defenders in Massachusetts have declared they won't take new clients until they see a pay raise.
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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
Tuesday’s high school roundup: Billerica boys tennis team advances with thrilling win
The magical season continues. The Billerica High boys tennis team advanced in the state tournament with a narrow 3-2 home victory over West Springfield on Tuesday. The No. 29 Indians (12-3) captured the Div. 2 preliminary round win with clutch...
Editorials
Editorial: One way or another, rezone Devens for housing
Housing costs may not rival the astronomical prices found in Greater Boston, but the affordability crunch in the north central part of the state has also left prospective homebuyers on the sidelines. With prices still rising amid a chronic lack...
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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
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![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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Local News
Tuesday’s high school roundup: Billerica boys tennis team advances with thrilling win
The magical season continues. The Billerica High boys tennis team advanced in the state tournament...
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Best mandoline slicer
Mandoline slicer can really come in handy making large amounts of paper-thin slices or an...
Business
The US and EU are in a showdown over trade. What does Trump want and what can Europe offer?
Trump has threatened a crushing 50% tariff or import tax on Europe.
Entertainment
Demi Lovato marries singer-songwriter Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes in California
Lovato wore a white Vivienne Westwood dress and Lutes wore a Saint Laurent suit.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Votes ‘yes’ on Winchendon override May 5
Votes ‘yes’ on Winchendon override May 5 Winchendon is facing a Proposition 2½ override. It’s...