Lowell City Council proposes to consolidate School Committee functions
School Committee members push back against draft home rule petition that would transfer financial, personnel, and maintenance duties to city administration.
Dracut/Tyngsboro hockey team draws with Bedford
Bombshell disclosures on State Police sergeant upend Phan murder retrial
Politics
Howard wins state Senate primary race over Elliott
Unofficial results show Howard defeating Elliott in 1st Middlesex District Democratic primary

Voters decide between Rodney Elliott, Vanna Howard for special state Senate election primary
Lowell-area voters choose Democratic nominee to fill vacant state Senate seat
AFT Massachusetts Raises Concerns Over Governor's Budget Proposal
Union warns of unsustainable costs and service reductions for public schools and community resources
Crime
Former Lowell Cop Accused of Using Police Records to Solicit Dates
Two more women come forward with claims of unwanted texts from ex-officer Dylan DaSilva

Pedestrian Struck by Police Cruiser at UMass Lowell
Officials confirm incident near campus intersection, investigation ongoing
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by Lowell Police cruiser
The incident occurred on UMass Lowell's South Campus as the pedestrian was crossing Wilder Street.
Sports
Greater Lowell Tech Students Tour Gillette Stadium
Marketing students get real-world experience presenting to Kraft team.

NJIT Highlanders defeat UMass-Lowell River Hawks 81-56
Melvyn Ebonkoli scores 20 points to lead NJIT to victory
Billerica/Chelmsford girls hockey team cruises to 7-0 win
Mia Amato, Noelle Bussey, Kara Gambale and Lauren Sullivan all notch three points in the victory