November 27, 2011 - Richard Howe

‘Pears for Tea’ by Richard Marion

November 27, 2011 by PaulM Posted in History, Lowell, Culture Leave a Comment

Bicentennial of the War of 1812

November 27, 2011 by DickH Posted in History 2 Comments

As we approach the start of 2012, remember that the coming year, besides bringing a presidential election and continued recognition of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, willmalso be the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. I don’t expect many commemorative activities locally since mostmof New England vehemently…

In the Upper Merrimack Valley: Union Leader Endorses Newt Gingrich

November 27, 2011 by Marie Posted in History, Politics, Election 2012 2 Comments

In the Manchester, New Hampshire influential newspaper – the Union Leader: After careful consideration and extensive review of the major candidates in the Republican Presidential Primary, the New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News, the only statewide newspapers in the Granite State, announces their endorsement in Sunday’s editions. No on-line…

Lowell’s Cardinal William Henry O’Connell ~ Red Hat Centennial

November 27, 2011 by Marie Posted in Culture, Current Events, History, Lowell, Politics 2 Comments

William Henry O’Connell, Cardinal/Archbishop of Boston, Massachusetts On this day – November 27, 1911 – William Henry O’Connell – priest and bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and Lowell native – was elevated to the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals by Pope Pius X. He was 52 years of…

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