The last time there was a primary election for the Lowell City Council was in 1999. The results of both the primary and the general election follow, with incumbents in italics and the order of finish in the corresponding election in brackets: Primary Election – October 5, 1999 Rita Mercier…
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“Still Life with Lemons” by Richard Marion (c) 2011. See more artwork at www.richardmarion.net
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Lowell is noted for its textile history. It’s a great setting for the New England Quilt Museum’s 2011 Quilt Festival. Opening today, this three-day city-wide event offers a feast for the eye in venues from the Lowell Memorial Auditorium to the Whistler House. Festival presenters beckon visitors with this invitation…
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The author of “Nickel and Dimed” writes about poverty in the US on the tenth anniversary of her book being released. The article is from Mother Jones magazine via realclearpoliltics.com. If you use this link and get an ad for Mother Jones blocking the article, then select Subscribe on the…
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With the plans to remake the classic 1987 film “Dirty Dancing” now public, there will be lots of chatter about the original starring Patrick Swayzey and Jennifer Grey. Who should play the parts of Johnny and “Baby”? Should there be a remake at all? There are mixed feeling about the…
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