PinnedLowell comics usher a comedic ‘boom,’ taking the city’s small stages by stormLOWELL — When folks ask comedian Jen Howell how to get to Lowell, she tries to point them in the right direction. “It’s about 40 minutes north of Boston, but precisely 10 minutes west of self respect,” Howell said, “and that’s where Lowell is.” On a weekday night in an…Comedy8 min readComedy8 min read
Pinned‘Traumatic,’ ‘volatile’ and ‘torturous:’ BU students voice lasting impacts of working Orientation under Shiney JamesBy Cameron Morsberger and Colbi Edmonds Numerous Boston University students allege Orientation Director Shiney James created a “toxic” work environment and fostered a culture of fear during their time as Orientation leaders — an experience they say continues to impact them months and years later. Allegations against James include verbally…Boston University11 min readBoston University11 min read
Sep 23NBC’s Steve Kornacki analyzes 2024 election, shares predictions at UMass LowellLOWELL — After the polls close next fall, millions of Americans will follow along as the ballots are counted and totals are shared on TV. Delivering that news to them, very likely, will be Steve Kornacki. UMass Lowell welcomed the NBC and MSNBC political correspondent to the O’Leary Library Thursday…Umass5 min readUmass5 min read
Sep 23Chelmsford’s Riverneck Road parcels considered for rezoning under MBTA Communities lawCHELMSFORD — A select portion of Riverneck Road is back up for discussion before the Planning Board, but now in a very different context — instead of a possible 400,000-square-foot warehouse, the parcels could be zoned for multifamily housing. At its Thursday night meeting, officials shared information and gathered feedback…Chelmsford4 min readChelmsford4 min read
Sep 16‘She found sparkle and joy in everything’: Nashoba Tech honors late music teacher during football gameWESTFORD — When Laura Lamore first arrived at Nashoba Valley Technical High School, the music program was still in its infancy. …Obituary5 min readObituary5 min read
Sep 14Littleton to soon address PFAS contamination with completion of treatment plantLITTLETON — The Whitcomb Avenue Water Treatment Plant planned to treat iron and manganese in the town’s water when the project began in May 2018. But the following year, in October 2019, the town discovered PFAS contamination in its water. Despite that hiccup — as well as financial hurdles for…Pfas Pfoa4 min readPfas Pfoa4 min read
Sep 11Dracut honors fallen first responders, local pilot in 9/11 ceremonyDRACUT — As Dracut first responders raised their arms in salute, firefighter Michael Petrilli rang the fire bell in a traditional pattern: 5–5–5–5. The bell series signifies that the fire is out and it’s time to go home, typically paying tribute to those who will not return home. …9 11 Attacks4 min read9 11 Attacks4 min read
Sep 4‘Magical relief’: Chelmsford yoga, meditation space introduces Aerial Adventure program‘One breath at a time’ CHELMSFORD — Sanjyot Chatwani watched as her 16-year-old student Gianna Hebert attempted a 360-degree aerial drop Wednesday evening. Clutching bright blue silks hanging from the ceiling, Hebert waited in position, her legs stretched beneath her. Being upside-down puts the body into fight or flight mode, Chatwani said, just because it’s…Yoga5 min readYoga5 min read
Aug 27‘It’s not as glamorous as you think’: Local actors weigh in on impact of SAG-AFTRA strikeLOWELL — Gilda and Chris James “got bit” by the acting bug in the late 1990s after starring as background actors in a film together. But the Lowell couple’s passion for the screen may soon be compromised. For the last month, the Jameses have been striking with SAG-AFTRA, the Screen…Strike5 min readStrike5 min read
Aug 25Chelmsford Planning Board granted aquifer protection to warehouse site. Then they found PFAS.CHELMSFORD — The Planning Board will potentially consider revoking permits granted to 270 Billerica Road after the town learned of undisclosed PFAS contamination at the site. Town Counsel Paul Haverty provided answers to legal questions regarding the board’s authority to alter special permits, given the apparent omission of the contamination…Pfas Pfoa5 min readPfas Pfoa5 min read
