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Lowell man arrested after pursuit, accused of ramming police cruiser with truck

A Lowell man is facing a pile of charges after an early-morning pursuit that topped 100 mph ended with him ramming a State ...

Are you outgoing enough for this new dating show? Boston and Lowell residents have a chance to find out

A new reality TV dating show is seeking participants from Boston and Lowell to join its upcoming filming. The show, listed as ...

Op-ed: New model enhances the mental health continuum of care

Massachusetts has made meaningful strides in addressing behavioral health. From expanding urgent care access to strengthening school-based supports and launching Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs), progress is undeniable. Yet critical gaps remain, especially in our crisis response. Too often, individuals in mental health crisis are met with emergency rooms or jail cells instead of the immediate direct care and compassion they deserve. Now, a journey that started seven years ago with the formation of the Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission is about to take a transformative step forward. The vision of Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, State Senator Cindy Friedman and […]

'Everyone's a Little Bit More on Edge': Chaos Is Good News for Some Lawyers

In a panel discussion on Wednesday hosted by Forbes, Marc Agnifilo and Abbe Lowell agreed that the presumption of regularity has eroded. Civil litigator Davida Brook said her work is also impacted.

'Do we want to be an area that continues to prosper, or do we want to die?' | New data center could come to Lowell area

According to Burns, this would happen under what's called a 425 agreement, or a Conditional Land Use Transfer. This means ...

Local roundup: Lowell native Ed Silva nets 300th career collegiate win

Lowell native Ed Silva reached an impressive milestone earlier this week. Silva and his University of New England team held ...

Boston Fleet will begin third PWHL season Sunday in Lowell

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is poised to look a lot different in 2025-26. So is the Boston Fleet. A league-wide expansion process triggered the original six franchises to evaluate their ...

UMass Lowell, Stony Brook Awarded $6.3M Grant to Enhance US Navy’s Energy Resilience

UMass Lowell researchers use a drone equipped with an infrared camera to detect heat loss from a building. This research is ...

New Haven takes on UMass-Lowell on 3-game slide

New Haven Chargers (0-3) at UMass-Lowell River Hawks (1-1) Lowell, Massachusetts; Monday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: River Hawks -10.5; over/

New survey reveals severe impact of federal funding cuts on Greater Lowell nonprofits

LOWELL — The Greater Lowell Community Foundation on Tuesday released findings from a comprehensive survey revealing the significant impact of recent federal funding cuts on the region's nonprofit sector. Of the 31 organizations that responded, nearly three-quarters (74%) report being directly or indirectly affected by federal budget reductions, with the majority unable to replace lost funding.

New Haven faces UMass-Lowell, aims to stop 3-game skid

BOTTOM LINE: New Haven heads into the matchup with UMass-Lowell as losers of three in a row. UMass-Lowell went 17-15 overall with a 14-4 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The River Hawks ...

Johnny Damon-Backed Lowell Spinners Set for 2026 Return After Hiatus

Longtime MLB shortstop David Eckstein, who hit .301 for Lowell in 1997, was the first former Spinner to play in a World Series, winning a championship with the 2002 Anaheim Angels. Shea Hillenbrand ...

New-look Lowell Spinners to make triumphant return to LeLacheur Park

Summer baseball is returning to LeLacheur Park with a familiar spin. At long last, the Lowell Spinners will take to the field along the banks of the Merrimack River as part of a new Futures Collegiate Baseball League team in May.

Lowell Spinners Return to Ignite New Era of Community Pride and Baseball Excellence

Opened by the city in 1998, LeLacheur Park was built for the original Lowell Spinners, a former New York-Penn League ...

Lowell Spinners baseball team announces return for 2026

After years away from the baseball diamond, the Lowell Spinners are making their return in a different form.

Lowell Spinners to return as Futures League franchise

More than five years after the original franchise folded, the Lowell Spinners are set to return as a member of the Futures ...

'Do we want to be an area that continues to prosper, or do we want to die?' | New data center could come to Lowell area

According to Burns, this would happen under what's called a 425 agreement, or a Conditional Land Use Transfer. This means ...

New Haven takes on UMass-Lowell on 3-game slide

Lowell, Massachusetts; Monday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: River Hawks -10.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: New Haven is looking to end its three-game losing streak with a victory over ...

Little Feat Share Statement on Retirement, The Last Farewell Tour Dates and Previously Unheard Lowell George-Penned Single “Feathers and a Smile” Ft. Inara G…

Photo Credit: Fletcher Moore Today, Southern rock troubadours Little Feat have announced The Last Farewell Tour, a title that draws on 1975’s The Last

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger: Summit High School hires Summit resident Luke Paffrath as new boys basketball coach

The Summit High School boys basketball team is beginning a new era.  After one season of having Paul Lopez serve as the interim head coach, the Summit High School athletic and activities department have hired...