Politics
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.
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
Lifestyle
MCC Hosts Transfer Fairs for Students
Middlesex Community College offers opportunities to explore four-year college options.
UMass Lowell Addresses Car-Pedestrian Crashes
University launches task force to improve pedestrian safety after recent incidents
Olympia Restaurant in Lowell Closes After 75 Years
The longtime Greek restaurant shuttered permanently after announcing plans to reopen earlier this year.
Crime
Retired Gloucester Firefighter Dies After Being Struck by Lowell Police Cruiser
Daniel Kennedy, 60, was hit while walking on the UMass Lowell campus and died nearly a week later at the hospital.
Retrial in Phan Murder Case Delayed Over Investigator's Alleged Drunk Driving Crash
Defense questions when prosecutors knew about State Police sergeant's blood alcohol level in fatal accident
Bombshell disclosures on State Police sergeant upend Phan murder retrial
Judge halts jury selection after revelations about sergeant's involvement in fatal 2023 crash
Sports
UMass Lowell Freshman Diego Buttazzoni Emerging as Scoring Threat
Buttazzoni's heavy shot and unusual jersey number 90 stand out for River Hawks
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks host struggling Binghamton Bearcats
The River Hawks look to continue their strong home play against the Bearcats
MIAA power rankings: Tewksbury hockey, basketball teams soaring
Tewksbury's boys hockey, boys basketball, girls basketball, and girls hockey teams are all ranked highly in the latest MIAA power rankings.
Business
Lowell, Fitchburg Chosen for MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative
Six Gateway Cities in Massachusetts selected for second round of program aimed at economic growth in downtown neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Correction: Pawtucket Canal was key to Lowell's water power
The Lowell Sun corrects a previous error about the canal that fueled the city's industrial rise.
SAP and SofTech Compared in Head-to-Head Analysis
Analysts see more upside potential in SAP stock compared to SofTech.
