Melanie Gilbert

A nationwide Adderall drug shortage due to manufacturing as well as supply-chain problems related to COVID-19 disruptions is challenging for doctors, pharmacies and patients, with no end in sight to the out-of-stock situation.

Out of stock: Adderall shortage puts patients in a bind

November 28, 2022 at 6:31 p.m.

A nationwide Adderall drug shortage due to manufacturing as well as supply-chain problems related to COVID-19 disruptions is challenging for doctors, pharmacies and patients, with no end in sight to...

LOWELL — Not all Santas wear red pants and coats, drive a sled pulled by eight reindeer or live at the North Pole. Thousands of Greater Lowell Santas show up every holiday season to support The Sun Santa Fund, which provides holiday assistance to local families in the 23 communities served by The Sun.

Sun Santa kicks off the ho, ho, ho-lidays

November 12, 2022 at 4:40 p.m.

LOWELL — Not all Santas wear red pants and coats, drive a sled pulled by eight reindeer or live at the North Pole. Thousands of Greater Lowell Santas show up...

Local communities are due to receive millions in funding through the $3.b billion economic development bill and closeout budget passed by the state Legislature Thursday.

$3.8B spending bill to bring millions to region

November 5, 2022 at 9:39 p.m.

Local communities are due to receive millions in funding through the $3.b billion economic development bill and closeout budget passed by the state Legislature Thursday.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan and Republican Dean Tran sparred over election integrity, the economy, abortion, Supreme Court reform and other policies during a debate held at UMass Lowell Friday evening.

Lori Trahan, Dean Tran lay out their visions for 3rd District

October 22, 2022 at 2:25 p.m.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan and Republican Dean Tran sparred over election integrity, the economy, abortion, Supreme Court reform and other policies during a debate held at UMass Lowell Friday...

The front lawn of Billerica’s Town Hall is a thick green carpet, watered daily by an automatic sprinkler system. Under normal circumstances, passersby might appreciate the beauty of the verdant oasis on Boston Road. But in July, the state issued a critical drought declaration, which required the town to institute mandatory water restrictions on nonessential outdoor water use by its customers.

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Drought leads to water restrictions for many, but some outliers remain

August 16, 2022 at 7:37 p.m.

The front lawn of Billerica’s Town Hall is a thick green carpet, watered daily by an automatic sprinkler system. Under normal circumstances, passersby might appreciate the beauty of the verdant...

LOWELL — In the alphabet soup of local, state and federal agencies, perhaps only the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments has a key role defined as that of convener, which is government speak for listening, engaging and collaborating.

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Jenny Raitt brings listening skills, track record to NMCOG

August 3, 2022 at 5:10 p.m.

LOWELL — In the alphabet soup of local, state and federal agencies, perhaps only the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments has a key role defined as that of convener, which is...

CONCORD — The saying “the first wealth is health” is attributed to American essayist and local resident, Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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The Emerson Health difference: New logo, name for community hospital

July 7, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

CONCORD — The saying “the first wealth is health” is attributed to American essayist and local resident, Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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