Peter Currier

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Writer at The Lowell Sun

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Protesters flood Greater Lowell to denounce Trump's leadership

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis |Peter Currier

"No Kings" demonstrations took place all over Greater Lowell on Saturday as part of a nationwide series of gatherings in protest of the Trump administration on the confluence of Flag Day, the president's 79th birthday, and a highly controversial military parade through downtown Washington D.C.In Lowell, hundreds of protesters gathered at Kerouac Park in the afternoon with signs, chants and a near constant stream of cars driving by and honking in support.
Emerson Health launches fundraising campaign for new emergency department

2 weeks ago | lowellsun.com | Peter Currier

CONCORD — Emerson Health is publicly launching a $60 million fundraising campaign to fund the construction of a brand new emergency department designed to replace the more than 60-year-old ED on its main campus.
Local towns give mixed reaction to court ruling MBTA Communities Law is not an unfunded mandate

2 weeks ago | lowellsun.com | Peter Currier |Prudence Brighton

Officials in Greater Lowell towns still resisting the requirements of the MBTA Communities Law gave mixed reactions to last week's decision by Plymouth Superior Court Justice Mark Gildea against nine towns that had claimed the law to be an unfunded mandate. "At this point, we are mostly still digesting it ... That decision was a fairly strong indication the court is not going to entertain claims of an unfunded mandate," Wilmington Town Manager Eric Slagle said Tuesday.
'America's Best Restaurants' visits the Worthen House Cafe

2 weeks ago | lowellsun.com | Peter Currier

LOWELL - The Worthen House Cafe was a bustling scene on a scorching hot day Thursday as "America's Best Restaurants" stopped by to film an episode of its show in Lowell's oldest tavern.
'Stepping into a world brimming with both challenges and opportunities'

2 weeks ago | lowellsun.com | Peter Currier

BILLERICA - More than 300 graduating seniors walked across the stage in the Billerica Memorial High School gymnasium during Friday night's commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025. Billerica Superintendent of Schools Kerry Clery spoke to the graduating students about adapting to the small and large challenges they will inevitably face as they move through the next chapters of their lives.
'Not only are you talented, but you are also resilient'

3 weeks ago | lowellsun.com | Peter Currier

LOWELL - At the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell's third-ever commencement ceremony, 48 seniors walked across the stage to finally receive their diploma, for some from the only school they have ever known. Each year, CCSL's graduating class chooses a member of the school faculty to give a speech at their commencement ceremony, with this year's chosen speaker being social studies teacher Zachary LaRose.
Lowell man named as a victim in fatal I-495 crash in Haverhill

3 weeks ago | lowellsun.com | Peter Currier

HAVERHILL - A Lowell man was named among the two dead from a crash on Interstate 495 in Haverhill in the early morning hours Monday where a single car was found off the road. Daniel Marcelo, 39, of Lowell, and Alex Vasquez, 27, of Lawrence, were named Wednesday by the Essex District Attorney's Office as the two victims in the crash. A third person who survived the crash was medically transported, according to the DA's Office.
Three arrested in drug sting after cocaine left on car with phone number in Tewksbury

3 weeks ago | lowellsun.com | Peter Currier

TEWKSBURY - Three people were arrested in a sting operation by Tewksbury Police Tuesday after an apparent sample of cocaine was found on someone's car with a name and phone number attached.
With leftover tension, Billerica Select Board holds regular meeting with new chair

3 weeks ago | lowellsun.com | Peter Currier

BILLERICA - The Billerica Select Board resumed its normal business under a new chair Monday after three contentious special meetings in two weeks, but tensions remained as some called last week's reorganization a "hostile takeover." New Chair Jillian Pavidis, who has been on the board since her election less than two months ago, opened the meeting with a statement asking to "put this in the past and focus on the town." "We need a permanent town manager, we need new water and sewer...
'What does define us is what we do next'

3 weeks ago | lowellsun.com | Peter Currier

LITTLETON - Hundreds gathered at Littleton's Alumni Field Friday evening to celebrate the Littleton High School Class of 2025 as they concluded their high school careers and walked across the stage to collect their diplomas. Downpours rolled through the area before and after, but the weather remained dry for the ceremony, where class valedictorian Aum Patel gave a message of resilience.