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Aaron Curtis

Aaron Curtis is designated as the nighttime emergency response reporter throughout Greater Lowell. A native of upstate New York, Aaron Curtis previously worked as a reporter for upstate daily newspapers including The Palladium-Times, based in Oswego, and The Daily Messenger, located in Canandaigua. Aaron is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego.

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The investigation into the disappearance of Lowell resident Kim Kelly-Oberhauser remains "open and active," according to Lowell police Capt. Mark LeBlanc.

No signs of foul play as search for missing Lowell woman continues

February 19, 2021 at 7:14 a.m.

The investigation into the disappearance of Lowell resident Kim Kelly-Oberhauser remains "open and active," according to Lowell police Capt. Mark LeBlanc.

Two more Greater Lowell communities were removed from the state's weekly list of towns and cities at "high risk" for coronavirus transmission on Thursday, mirroring the encouraging COVID-19 data trend unfolding across the state.

Shirley, Townsend latest Greater Lowell communities removed from coronvirus ‘high-risk’ list

February 18, 2021 at 7:26 p.m.

Two more Greater Lowell communities were removed from the state's weekly list of towns and cities at "high risk" for coronavirus transmission on Thursday, mirroring the encouraging COVID-19 data trend...

With coronavirus metrics continuing their downward trajectory statewide, a few more Greater Lowell communities were removed from the state Department of Public Health's weekly list of towns and cities at "high risk" for coronavirus transmission.

More Greater Lowell communities removed from state’s coronavirus “high-risk” category

February 11, 2021 at 8:07 p.m.

With coronavirus metrics continuing their downward trajectory statewide, a few more Greater Lowell communities were removed from the state Department of Public Health's weekly list of towns and cities at...

A 75-year-old resident who was reported missing Thursday night was found dead in a brook near Lawrence and Whipple streets at around 2 p.m. Friday.

Update: Missing 75-year-old man found dead in Lowell

February 5, 2021 at 1:26 p.m.

A 75-year-old resident who was reported missing Thursday night was found dead in a brook near Lawrence and Whipple streets at around 2 p.m. Friday.

Health officials announced 2,602 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts on Thursday and 74 new confirmed deaths, as the data in key public health metrics continued a downward trajectory.

5 Greater Lowell communities removed from state’s coronavirus “high-risk” category

February 4, 2021 at 7:03 p.m.

Health officials announced 2,602 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts on Thursday and 74 new confirmed deaths, as the data in key public health metrics continued a downward trajectory.

Health officials announced 4,222 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts on Thursday and 43 new confirmed deaths, as the data — including the seven-day average of confirmed cases and hospitalizations — continue to display encouraging trends over the last few weeks.

Statewide coronavirus data continues to show encouraging trends

January 28, 2021 at 8:20 p.m.

Health officials announced 4,222 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts on Thursday and 43 new confirmed deaths, as the data — including the seven-day average of confirmed cases and...

LOWELL — More than 50,000 workers from fields such as manufacturing, health care and disaster response have received health and safety training from The New England Consortium (TNEC) at UMass Lowell over the past three decades. This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the list of trainees has expanded to include people who work in […]

5-year grant allows UMass Lowell-based institute to expand offerings

January 25, 2021 at 6:41 a.m.

LOWELL — More than 50,000 workers from fields such as manufacturing, health care and disaster response have received health and safety training from The New England Consortium (TNEC) at UMass...

With COVID-19 state health data continuing an encouraging trend during the last three weeks, Gov. Charlie Baker announced plans to start rolling back some of the restrictions put in place to combat the pandemic.

Coronavirus data shows encouraging trends statewide

January 22, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

With COVID-19 state health data continuing an encouraging trend during the last three weeks, Gov. Charlie Baker announced plans to start rolling back some of the restrictions put in place...

Health officials announced 5,545 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts on Thursday and 74 new confirmed deaths, as the statewide seven-day averages of confirmed cases and hospitalizations from the virus show signs of leveling out since the holidays.

5,545 new confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, 74 new deaths reported Thursday

January 14, 2021 at 7:19 p.m.

Health officials announced 5,545 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts on Thursday and 74 new confirmed deaths, as the statewide seven-day averages of confirmed cases and hospitalizations from the...

A Townsend man is facing a trio of charges — including drunk driving — after police said he fled the scene of a motor vehicle crash in his pickup truck, which he later abandoned less than a mile away from the crash site.

Townsend man arrested for alleged hit-and-run in Hudson, N.H.

January 10, 2021 at 10:28 p.m.

A Townsend man is facing a trio of charges — including drunk driving — after police said he fled the scene of a motor vehicle crash in his pickup truck,...