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August 31: Household Hazardous Waste Day
Household Hazardous Waste Day is coming up on Saturday, August 31, 2024, and online registration is open. HWW drop-off is hosted at DPW, 1365 Middlesex St., Lowell, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM, to safely dispose of your household hazardous waste. Visit https://www.lowellma.gov/195/Solid-Waste-Recycling to register online and secure your drop-off appointment. Here...
Boston family's lemonade stand supports baby in need of liver transplant
BOSTON - A Boston mother is hoping a miracle comes through for her daughter who is fighting a rare disease. "She's amazing. She's so smart. She finally found her voice. She won't stop," said Jaquela Gomez, of her daughter. And that's all this Boston mom dreams of, that her beautiful baby Kaliyah will never stop - smiling, growing, and becoming who she is. But a healthy, happy life depends on a miracle. "Kids with her condition get worse as the time goes. I'm just hoping to find that donor and get the process going," the mother explained.This sweet...
Photos: Summer fun at Summer Fest
BOXFORD — The West Boxford Improvement Society held its annual Summer Fest Saturday. It was a hot afternoon behind the West Village Library but there were a number of activities to keep the kids cool. Adults had to settle for shade, cool beer or a spot near the dunk...
CBA Gears Up for National Night Out
Coalition for a Better Acre is gearing up for National Night Out and everyone is invited. The annual event, held on the first Tuesday in August, is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, neighborhood watch, and other anti-crime efforts. Its origins trace back to the Philadelphia suburbs in 1984, and the first observances began simply with neighbors turning on their porch lights and sitting in front of their homes.
Feds issue new order barring Vineyard Wind from generating power after turbine breaks
Federal regulators have issued a new order barring a Massachusetts wind energy company from generating electricity through its turbines in the wake of a turbine failure that caused debris to wash up on the shores of Nantucket. Vineyard Wind has come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks after a blade...
'I wouldn't be here': Oxford umpire grateful to local surgeon who performed CPR, saved his life at game
WORCESTER, Mass. - It's a first pitch that may not have happened without the help of a local hero. "It means absolutely the world to me that she was next to me," said Little League umpire Korey Pontbriand. "She is my family now. That is a person right there that will never go away."
MBTA Communities 2024 summer forum to be held at Reading Public Library on July 31st
READING - As part of the “Narrowing the Options” series, a planning staff will offer a presentation to refine concepts and details on the evolved compliant concepts involving the MBTA Communities Law. By utilizing the Downtown 40R area, the town may maximize its required area percentages and focus...
Lowell Man Arrested Twice in Four Days on OUI Charges, Faces Multiple Violations
A Lowell man has been arrested not once, but twice within a span of just over three days for operating under the influence (OUI), according to local authorities. The man, identified as 40-year-old Cesar De Sousa Coutinho, now faces several charges that include OUI, marked lanes violation, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and operating after a license suspension.
A Farewell From Your Former Editors
With the arrival of Prize Day, we find ourselves amid a strange mix of emotions: the relief of finishing our twelve-page Reunion Weekend issue, the pride of watching next year’s editors take over, and the nostalgia of writing our last piece for The Circle Voice. Just a year ago, we published our first issue with an unusually fast deadline, scrambling to complete a months-long process within two weeks. Yet, despite the challenges of crash-coursing InDesign layout and adjusting to new leadership roles, our team successfully completed the first paper on time. This dedication, passion, and initiative among the CV staff would remain evident throughout the year, driving us in our efforts to produce a great publication across seven sections, eight issues, and one common mission: to work for change.
Groton’s New Track: A Momentous Inauguration
Standing along multicolored pennant flags ringed around 400 meters of pristine track, Groton’s track and field team watched and cheered as their captains cut the ribbon, anointed with the school’s colors, on the Vuyelwa and Temba Maqubela Track and Field Complex, formally opening it to use. Advocacy for...
The Stubblebine Company Arranges the sale of a Nashua Office Building
NASHUA, NH–The Stubblebine Company/CORFAC International arranged the sale of 547 Amherst St. in Nashua, NH, a 35,684 SF office building to 1A Auto, Inc. for $3,125,000. David and James Stubblebine, Principals of the Stubblebine Company, and Aaron Smith, Advisor, represented 1A Auto, the Buyer, in this transaction. 547 Amherst...
What ‘Olympic Events’ Would Take Place in New England’s First Olympic Games?
The Olympics ROCK. Even non-sport fans like the thrill of the Olympics. It is partially national pride, but I think people just like to watch competitions. We don't really care about hot dog eating - but we ALL love the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. That got my brain thinking...imagine...
For many New Hampshire families, finding a therapist for their kid is 'like a part-time job'
Jennifer’s been a foster parent in Keene for about six years. In that time, they’ve taken in a dozen kids, ranging from toddlers to teens. It’s something Jennifer’s wanted to do from a young age. Growing up in an abusive home, they wanted to become the kind of caring adult they needed in their own life.
Mass. angler bagged off N.H. with oversize stripers
Massachusetts fisherman is under arrest after investigators announced that he illegally caught 14 oversized striped bass off the New Hampshire coast last week. New Hampshire Fish and Game reported that they had received reports that a boater had been fishing in the Atlantic Ocean off New Castle and Rye with no lights on at night.
Supermodel Anok Yai Opens Up About Childhood Social Anxiety After Moving From Cairo To New Hampshire
Anok Yai recently opened up about the childhood challenges she faced after moving from Cairo to small-town New Hampshire. The South Sudanese model, who’s graced Versace, Mugler, and Saint Laurent runways, was only four when she and her family moved to the States. Yai told Elle in a recent...
Massachusetts businesses with at least 24 employees must disclose salary range for new jobs
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts businesses with more than 25 employees must disclose salary ranges when posting jobs, under a new bill signed into law Wednesday that puts the commonwealth in line with 10 other states that already require pay transparency. The new law also protects a worker’s right to...