Outside of the courthouse, chants of “free Marcelo” turned to a cry of jubilation when word that “he’s getting out” hit the crowd.
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Judge orders Milford teen arrested by ICE released on bond
A Milford high school student arrested by ICE officers looking for his father has been ordered released on bond by an immigration judge during a hearing Thursday.
Eye on Art: Lowell’s galleries offer a lot to like in June
As always, there’s a lot to like about Lowell – especially when it comes to art. Some of these exhibits have been up for a while, and others opened more recently. But all are worth checking out. “Awakenings” is open through July 7 in the 4th Floor Mini Gallery at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave. This exhibition applauds the timeless promise of renewal and the hope for brighter days ahead. Step into a world of light and color, where the muted grays of winter make the way for the vibrant palette of spring. Through a variety of styles and […]
‘Music will always have a special place in my life’: Leominster HS dedicates original song to Class of 2025
LEOMINSTER — Performing a song during her Leominster High School graduation ceremony on June 1 that she had written and dedicated to the Class of 2025 was a surreal moment for Hannah Hartman. The song, titled “Goodbyes to Growing Up,” perfectly captured the bittersweet emotions of graduating from high school and moving onto the next […]
Stages: MRT is represented at 42nd annual Elliot Norton Awards
Merrrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell was represented at the 42nd Elliot Norton Awards, held on Monday night at Boston’s Huntington Theatre. This year’s recipient of the 2025 Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence is Kathy St. George, an acclaimed actress based in Boston, whose work has been seen in Boston, New York, nationally, and throughout New England, including several productions at the MRT two decades ago. Acting professionally since 1981, she made her Broadway debut in “Fiddler on the Roof” at Lincoln Center. She later played two roles in the Tony-Award winning 1990 revival of “Fiddler” at the Gershwin Theatre […]
Mass. House approves bill overhauling oversight at Cannabis Control Commission
House lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that overhauls oversight at the beleaguered Cannabis Control Commission, handing the governor of Massachusetts the power to appoint all commissioners while cutting down the number from five to three.
