Aaron Curtis

5 days ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - As Lt. Patrick McCabe pointed out, the last time Lowell firefighters responded to a call with a horse-drawn apparatus was in 1925. A lot has changed over the past century, but one tradition has remained constant - the celebration of the Lowell Firefighters Ball. On Saturday night, Lowell firefighters held their 100th such event to honor service and bravery.

6 days ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - On Saturday afternoon, inside Lowell City Hall, community members gathered in solemn remembrance for the city's Memorial Day Commemoration, honoring the men and women of the U.S. military who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. The ceremony began with the national anthem, sung as the Lowell Police Department Honor Guard held the Stars and Stripes. The Rev. Imogene Stulken led the gathering in prayer, offering a reflection on the symbolism of the flag's stars.

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

TOWNSEND - The Townsend Police Department has added a new member to its team: Officer Ruby, a 10-week-old bloodhound with a future in search-and-rescue and community engagement. After some training, the department said Ruby's role will focus on tracking missing persons and serving as a comforting presence for people during traumatic situations. She will also make appearances at community events, with the goal to strengthen connections between the department and the community.

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - Police arrested a Tyngsboro man on multiple firearm charges after responding to reports of gunfire in the Pawtucketville neighborhood late Tuesday night. The incident resulted in officers recovering a loaded firearm from a flowerbed on Fourth Avenue and arresting 25-year-old Bruce Amarah Kamara, who is accused of discarding the weapon there.

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - A car struck a parked vehicle and then barreled into a building on Thursday afternoon in the Highlands neighborhood, leaving behind a trail of tire marks, debris, and stunned witnesses. The crash happened at about 4:10 p.m. when a driver first collided with an Acura parked along Westford Street near the intersection of Burtt Street, sending chunks of metal and shattered car parts into the roadway. A trail of black tire tread marked the path of the wreck.