Lifestyle
Lowell Celebrates 200 Years with WinterFest 2026
Bicentennial festivities kick off with winter festival featuring celebrity chef Buddy Valastro
UMass Lowell President Meehan Donates $1.5M for Student Experiences
Meehan's gift will support internships and career-connected opportunities for students in the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
MCC Hosts Transfer Fairs for Students
Middlesex Community College offers opportunities to explore four-year college options.
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
Sports
Westford Academy bounces Newton North from tourney
Girls basketball team advances in Div. 1 state tournament with 64-50 win
Angel Montas' 25 points lead UMass-Lowell over New Hampshire
River Hawks defeat Wildcats 78-56 in America East Conference matchup
Gnopo Gnobo Punches Way to Golden Gloves Victory
Novice boxer wins 187-pound fight at 79th annual Lowell tournament
Crime
Former nonprofit director charged with stealing $280k in rental aid funds
Pipheak 'Tom' Sun accused of redirecting public money to himself, family, and friends
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
Business
Marx Running & Fitness Perseveres in Lowell
Owner Mark Coddaire keeps his downtown store going through ups and downs over 20 years.
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.
