Methuen has launched a human trafficking task force after the city directly or indirectly shut down nine massage parlors suspected as fronts for the crime, and the mayor urged other communities to do the same.
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State Sen. Edward Kennedy dies at 74
LOWELL — Remembrances poured in throughout Thursday after state Sen. Edward Kennedy, who spent a lifetime serving Greater Lowell as an elected official, died Wednesday night at Lowell General Hospital at the age of 74.
Lunenburg artist premieres first solo exhibit
LUNENBURG — Town resident and artist A.B. Williams is thrilled to have a space to showcase her creativity. Throughout her solo exhibition, “Of Human, By Human – Figurative Art in the Era of AI,” which is currently on display at Gallery Marquee in Fitchburg, Williams presents modern reinterpretations of the human figure. According to a […]
$15M grand prize won on ticket sold in Sterling
STERLING — The DAO Trust of Milton has claimed the first $15 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$15,000,000 Colossal Millions” instant ticket game. The trust, represented by trustee Matthew Marcus, opted to receive its prize in the form of a one-time payment of $9,750,000 (before taxes). Marcus said that the winner plans […]
Beer Can Museum curator to share history at the Townsend Library
TOWNSEND — The community is invited to take a nostalgic look at the “History of the Beer Can”, with a special presentation and pop-up museum, led by Kevin Logan, curator of the Beer Can Museum. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Logan […]
Pot boss returns to Cannabis Commission, will review all decisions
The Cannabis Control Commission turned a new page on Wednesday with the official return of formerly-ousted Chair Shannon O’Brien, who announced she’s reveiwing all the moves the pot board made while she was fighting for her $181,722 job.
