![LOWELL — Even with signature events like the Folk Fest cancelled this summer, city officials still hope to bring musical performances to downtown Lowell. Cultural Affairs and Special Events director Henri Marchand described a plan to hire bands and other entertainment to attract people to restaurants and shopping in downtown Lowell this summer. “People could […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/low-l-donoghue1-1.jpg?w=132 "LOWELL — Even with signature events like the Folk Fest cancelled this summer, city officials still hope to bring musical performances to downtown Lowell. Cultural Affairs and Special Events director Henri Marchand described a plan to hire bands and other entertainment to attract people to restaurants and shopping in downtown Lowell this summer. “People could […]")
Lowell announces downtown entertainment
LOWELL — Even with signature events like the Folk Fest cancelled this summer, city officials still hope to bring musical performances to downtown Lowell. Cultural Affairs and Special Events director...
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![It only takes a few people to turn a peaceful protest into the destructive scene that occurred in Boston Sunday night, according to Ed Davis, former head of the Lowell and Boston Police departments. “In a small percentage of people, the worst comes out,” he said. Thousands joined a demonstration in Boston Sunday afternoon to […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/protestET6-1.jpg?w=117 "It only takes a few people to turn a peaceful protest into the destructive scene that occurred in Boston Sunday night, according to Ed Davis, former head of the Lowell and Boston Police departments. “In a small percentage of people, the worst comes out,” he said. Thousands joined a demonstration in Boston Sunday afternoon to […]")
Former police chief Ed Davis on protests: In a small percentage of people, the worst comes out
It only takes a few people to turn a peaceful protest into the destructive scene that occurred in Boston Sunday night, according to Ed Davis, former head of the Lowell...
![A nationwide chain of nursing homes, which has a location in Littleton, violated federal standards meant to stop the spread of infectious diseases in at least 10 homes subject to COVID-19 inspections, according to an investigation published in the Washington Post this weekend. The Post obtained and reviewed a batch of 26 inspection reports of […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/LOW-L-lifeCareCenter21-1.jpg?w=132 "A nationwide chain of nursing homes, which has a location in Littleton, violated federal standards meant to stop the spread of infectious diseases in at least 10 homes subject to COVID-19 inspections, according to an investigation published in the Washington Post this weekend. The Post obtained and reviewed a batch of 26 inspection reports of […]")
Investigation shows Life Care Centers of America violated federal standards
A nationwide chain of nursing homes, which has a location in Littleton, violated federal standards meant to stop the spread of infectious diseases in at least 10 homes subject to...
CTI receives boost for housing aid
LOWELL — A local non-profit received an additional $1 million in funding from the state to support a program providing short-term assistance to keep people housed. Community Teamwork, Inc. received...
![LOWELL — State Rep. Dave Nangle was arrested by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the IRS Criminal Investigation Division at his home in Lowell this morning on dozens of charges, according to a Tweet from FBI Boston. The charges include allegations he illegally used campaign funds to pay for personal expenses, according […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/low-l-nangle-1-2.jpg?w=140 "LOWELL — State Rep. Dave Nangle was arrested by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the IRS Criminal Investigation Division at his home in Lowell this morning on dozens of charges, according to a Tweet from FBI Boston. The charges include allegations he illegally used campaign funds to pay for personal expenses, according […]")
Rep. Nangle arrives in federal courtroom in handcuffs and shackles, pleads not-guilty
LOWELL — State Rep. Dave Nangle was arrested by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the IRS Criminal Investigation Division at his home in Lowell this morning on...
![SHIRLEY — Democratic Town Committee Chairman Dina Samfield announced her intention to run for state representative Tuesday, becoming the first declared candidate for the 37th Middlesex District seat soon to be vacated by Rep. Jennifer Benson. The Secretary of State’s office scheduled a special election on March 31 to fill the seat for the remainder […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image3-1.jpg?w=132 "SHIRLEY — Democratic Town Committee Chairman Dina Samfield announced her intention to run for state representative Tuesday, becoming the first declared candidate for the 37th Middlesex District seat soon to be vacated by Rep. Jennifer Benson. The Secretary of State’s office scheduled a special election on March 31 to fill the seat for the remainder […]")
Shirley resident first candidate in the race for the 37th Middlesex District
SHIRLEY — Democratic Town Committee Chairman Dina Samfield announced her intention to run for state representative Tuesday, becoming the first declared candidate for the 37th Middlesex District seat soon to...
![BOSTON — A special election to fill the seat soon-to-be vacated by state Rep. Jennifer Benson has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, according to Secretary of State William Galvin. Benson, a Lunenburg Democrat, has represented the 37th Middlesex District since 2009. Earlier this month she announced she would step down effective Jan. 8 to […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sen-l-benson-3.jpg?w=132 "BOSTON — A special election to fill the seat soon-to-be vacated by state Rep. Jennifer Benson has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, according to Secretary of State William Galvin. Benson, a Lunenburg Democrat, has represented the 37th Middlesex District since 2009. Earlier this month she announced she would step down effective Jan. 8 to […]")
Special election scheduled to fill Rep. Benson’s seat
BOSTON — A special election to fill the seat soon-to-be vacated by state Rep. Jennifer Benson has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, according to Secretary of State William Galvin....
![SHIRLEY — A 25-year-old man died after falling off a roof of a home on Saturday morning, authorities say. Shirley Fire Capt. Al Deshler said paramedics arrived at the home on 22 Holden Road at about 8:30 a.m. and found the man lying next the garage unresponsive, but still breathing. The 25-year-old was transported by […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/roof-1.jpg?w=140 "SHIRLEY — A 25-year-old man died after falling off a roof of a home on Saturday morning, authorities say. Shirley Fire Capt. Al Deshler said paramedics arrived at the home on 22 Holden Road at about 8:30 a.m. and found the man lying next the garage unresponsive, but still breathing. The 25-year-old was transported by […]")
Man dies after fall from Shirley roof
SHIRLEY — A 25-year-old man died after falling off a roof of a home on Saturday morning, authorities say. Shirley Fire Capt. Al Deshler said paramedics arrived at the home...
![AYER — A judge dismissed charges against ten protesters accused of blocking a freight train delivering coal to a New Hampshire power plant in the early Sunday morning. The protest was part of a larger action over the weekend that stopped a train delivering coal to Merrimack Station in three places: Worcester, Ayer and Hookset, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/low-l-arraignment01-1.jpg?w=117 "AYER — A judge dismissed charges against ten protesters accused of blocking a freight train delivering coal to a New Hampshire power plant in the early Sunday morning. The protest was part of a larger action over the weekend that stopped a train delivering coal to Merrimack Station in three places: Worcester, Ayer and Hookset, […]")
Charges dismissed for environmental activists who blocked train carrying coal
AYER — A judge dismissed charges against ten protesters accused of blocking a freight train delivering coal to a New Hampshire power plant in the early Sunday morning. The protest...
![LOWELL — The Mayor’s Award for Best of Parade went to a float created by students at Greater Lowell Technical School at Lowell’s City of Lights Holiday Parade on Saturday. The float depicted various scenes from the popular television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” including Lucy’s snow globe stand. This was a nod to the […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/low-z-float02-1.jpg?w=117 "LOWELL — The Mayor’s Award for Best of Parade went to a float created by students at Greater Lowell Technical School at Lowell’s City of Lights Holiday Parade on Saturday. The float depicted various scenes from the popular television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” including Lucy’s snow globe stand. This was a nod to the […]")
Mayor awards Greater Lowell Tech float at City of Lights Parade
LOWELL — The Mayor’s Award for Best of Parade went to a float created by students at Greater Lowell Technical School at Lowell’s City of Lights Holiday Parade on Saturday....