Jon Winkler
The Lowell Sun
Lowell, MA, United States
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Nashoba Valley about to enter political season
AYER - This week featured two Nashoba Valleys towns closing the doors on nomination papers for their 2021 Town Elections, though three more towns still have to set their own ballots. → Read More
Townsend VFW Auxiliary sponsoring youth singing contest
TOWNSEND - A local veterans' service organization is asking students to show their patriotism by singing their own versions of the national anthem. → Read More
UMass Lowell students, grads virtually tutoring kids in STEM
LOWELL - In an effort to expand the educational opportunities of younger students, UMass Lowell alumnae have taken time to provide expanded lessons through virtual sessions. → Read More
Groton officials launch Project Safe and Sound
GROTON - To help residents with family members suffering from cognitive impairment, three local departments have collaborated to create an emergency assistance system. → Read More
Middlesex Community College receives grant funding for STEM programs
LOWELL - Students looking to build their careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math could have more opportunities to do so at Middlesex Community College. → Read More
The Five Minute Read
Dracut compost site posts spring opening dates DRACUT — Eco-friendly residents looking to dispose of certain materials can do so this spring at a local public works yard. The Dillon Center lo… → Read More
Shirley’s Longley Road Bridge to temporarily close for reconstruction
SHIRLEY - Motorists will need to find an alternate means of travel to and from West Groton for the next six months as a major construction project gets underway. → Read More
Devens to welcome $300M, 47-acre commercial fusion energy site
DEVENS - The bustling business community at the former Fort Devens army base continues to grow with a major addition downtown. → Read More
Two Nashoba Valley regional school districts prepare to return students to classroom
TOWNSEND - The Baker/Polito Administration wants elementary school students back in class five days a week in about a month. While that date may seem too close for comfort, school district in the Nashoba Valley appear to be ready to make the move. → Read More
Two Nashoba Valley fire departments receive federal grants
BOSTON - Federal assistance has been distributed to local fire departments to keep them able to manage the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Pepperell Select Board Chair William Greathead dies
PEPPERELL - Town officials suffered a major loss this weekend with the sudden passing of a beloved resident. → Read More
Townsend VFW Auxiliary hosting art contest for high schoolers
TOWNSEND - Teens with artistic talent and a passion for patriotism have the opportunity to combine those two elements for one special event. → Read More
Nashoba Valley state representative pushing STEM initiative
BOSTON - Students in Massachusetts looking to further their knowledge of science, technology and robotics have a major advocate for them on Beacon Hill. → Read More
MassDevelopment eyes two Lowell affordable housing complexes for renovations
LOWELL - The state’s finance and development agency is looking to keep two local sources of affordable housing active and up-to-date. → Read More
Former arson investigator honored by Lowell
LOWELL - The day before his 90th birthday, Harold Waterhouse was celebrating with friends and family at Top Donut before the Ouelette Bridge on Aiken Street. Part of the occasion was for the birthday, though it was also to celebrate the creation of "Harold Waterhouse Day" in town. → Read More
Venerable Ayer company looks to expand
AYER - With over 100 years of business under its belt, Catania Oils is looking to make room for more development. → Read More
Woodstove pipe failure caused Lancaster house fire
LANCASTER - Local and state fire officials have determined the cause of a major house fire that occurred last week. → Read More
New MassDevelopment CEO rounds out top staff
DEVENS - A respected state agency focused on the continuous economic growth of multiple communities announced new additions to its executive family. → Read More
Pelham Police searching for cigarette thief
PELHAM N.H. - Police are searching for a woman who allegedly tried to steal cigarettes from a local tobacco shop on Sunday. → Read More
Ayer Select Board approves road permit regulations
AYER - Local residents now have access to more specified requirements to do work on street openings and driveways thanks to a touch-up from the Department of Public Works. → Read More