The Lowell Sun

The Sun is a daily newspaper located in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. It caters to residents in towns across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, particularly in the Greater Lowell region and surrounding areas. In 2011, the paper had an average daily circulation of around 42,900 copies. Commonly referred to as The Lowell Sun to differentiate it from other well-known newspapers, it has been under the ownership of MediaNews Group from Colorado since 1997.

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'1st of the season'

2 days ago | lowellsun.com | Rick Sobey

It's a sure sign that Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. The first reported white shark attack on a seal of the season was confirmed off Massachusetts over the weekend. The aftermath of the shark predation incident was captured by the Nantucket Current - on the west end of Nantucket, at Smith's Point in Madaket. The shark attack on a seal was recorded on the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's Sharktivity app. "1st of the season," the Sharktivity app post reads.
Convicted ex-Mass State Police sergeant's pension is $100,000-plus. Will he lose it?

2 days ago | lowellsun.com | Rick Sobey

The former Mass State Police sergeant who was federally convicted in the Commercial Driver's License bribery scheme takes home more than $100,000 a year from his pension, according to state records. So will 59-year-old Stoughton man Gary Cederquist lose his state pension now that he has been found guilty by a federal jury? The ex-statie has to be sentenced by the federal judge before the Massachusetts State Retirement Board considers stripping him of his pension.
Federal investigation leads to unintended drug bust in Lowell's Belvidere neighborhood

3 days ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - A federal investigation into possible cyber crimes took an unexpected turn early Tuesday morning when Homeland Security agents, assisted by the Lowell Police, allegedly uncovered a drug trafficking operation inside a home in the Belvidere neighborhood. The Lowell Police said in an incident report that they seized nearly $135,000 in cash, along with MDMA, cocaine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and THC products, leading to the arrest of 28-year-old John Simers.
All 5 alleged victims testify in first week of Chelmsford rape trial

3 days ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - All five alleged victims took the stand in the opening days of Joshua Marshall's trial in Middlesex Superior Court last week, describing in graphic detail the incidents of rape they say they endured at his hands while living under the same roof in Chelmsford. "He'd say how much he loved me and he'd also sometimes say that I was the only one keeping him there at the house," said one of the alleged victims, now 17 years old, while on the stand, speaking about Marshall on Thursday.
ZBA must issue permit decision for Murphy's Farm before conservation board can proceed with NOI

4 days ago | lowellsun.com | Prudence Brighton

DRACUT - Middlesex Superior Court has issued a preliminary injunction barring the Conservation Commission from acting on a notice of intent filing for the Murphy's Farm Chapter 40B proposal in East Dracut.
Tyngsboro-Lowell Catholic tennis match pits married couple

4 days ago | lowellsun.com | Jason Cooke

By Jason Cooke TYNGSBORO - It's as if nature didn't want to come between the Varnums. The highly anticipated boys tennis match between Lowell Catholic and Tyngsboro was rained out three times this spring. It was almost nixed for a fourth time on Thursday due to scattered showers in the area. The match posed big implications on the [...] Originally Published:
Driver faces charges after Lowell crash leaves utility pole in ruins

5 days ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Moore Street near Whidden Street late Tuesday afternoon, finding a severed utility pole with electrical wires strewn across the roadway. At the center of the wreckage was a red sedan with a crushed front end and its driver nowhere to be found. Just after 4:30 p.m., multiple calls were placed to emergency dispatch reporting the wreck. Responding officers observed wires draped over the totaled vehicle.
ICE surge? Sightings of the agency spike in Lowell

5 days ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - Sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents around Lowell have once again gained attention, with photos and videos circulating on social media showing federal agents stationed around the city.
Billerica Police welcome a new K-9 while honoring a fallen hero

6 days ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

BILLERICA - A new four-legged member has officially joined the Billerica Police Department, and she carries a name steeped in honor. KC, the newest addition to the department's K-9 unit, will undergo formal training in the months ahead. While she is learning the tricks of the trade, she carries a name that pays tribute to fallen Officer Kenneth Collins, who gave his life in the line of duty in 1969.
Pedestrian hit by stolen vehicle in Lowell dies; police reports outline allegations

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - A pedestrian who was struck by a stolen vehicle on Rogers Street late last week while walking near his home died on Tuesday after spending days on life support. The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Gregory Leschishin, who lived on Fairmount Street, situated right around the corner from where he was struck on Friday night, according to authorities. Leschishin's 70th birthday would have been later this month, on May 22.