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  • History 2020 – 2025
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  • Town Crier 5-29-25
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  • Hubbardston ATM 2025
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  • School Report
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  • Memorial Parade 2025
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  • Krista Sturgeon 5-23-25
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  • This Week 5-23-25
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  • Public Safety 5-22-25
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    This is how customers feel when you park in front of your business. Don’t do it. Your Sales will go up.

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  • Take It Down Act
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  • Budget Served
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  • Case of Water
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  • Hotline 5-17-25
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  • ‘Hope for a more inclusive and equal future for all’: Pride Progress Flags raised in area communities
    by Danielle Ray on June 6, 2025 at 8:53 am

    Area cities and towns will be awash in rainbow colors this month. Pride Progress Flags will be raised in Lunenburg town center on Saturday, June 7 at noon and in Fitchburg in front of the Legislative Building on Main Street next door to City Hall on Monday, June 23 at 10 a.m. The annual family

  • Today in History: June 6, Allies land in Normandy on D-Day
    by Associated Press on June 6, 2025 at 8:00 am

    During World War II, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, on D-Day as they launched Operation Overlord to liberate German-occupied Western Europe.

  • Dedicated staff fuels Fitchburg Public Schools
    by Fitchburg Public Schools on June 6, 2025 at 7:33 am

    FITCHBURG — They are dedicated individuals who wake up early, work with love and make sure every child in the district gets a meal and a warm smile. Yes, those are the amazing Nutrition Services staff members who are hard-working, kind-hearted, and tough as nails. They remember allergies, serve hundreds of meals in minutes, and

  • Behind the Bylines: ‘All media is corrupt’
    by Wafa Unus on June 6, 2025 at 4:43 am

    “And you know, all media is corrupt.” It was a passing comment in a conversation with an acquaintance the other day. We were talking about current events and public reactions to pressing issues. I didn’t find it strange. I’ve heard it many times in casual conversations, and even in my classroom. But every time I

  • Editorial: Polls show that Healey’s no lock for second term 
    by Editorial on June 6, 2025 at 4:08 am

    Two recently released polls shed light on what the state’s electorate contends should be Gov. Maura Healey’s priorities, and the probability she’ll be around for another four years to see them through. The results of a Mass Opportunity Alliance survey indicated that 32% of those polled believe reducing housing costs is the most important issue

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  • Behind the Bylines: ‘All media is corrupt’
    by Wafa Unus on June 6, 2025 at 4:43 am

    “And you know, all media is corrupt.” It was a passing comment in a conversation with an acquaintance the other day. We were talking about current events and public reactions to pressing issues. I didn’t find it strange. I’ve heard it many times in casual conversations, and even in my classroom. But every time I hear someone say it, I pause. Because while it’s become a go-to expression for frustration or cynicism, it’s worth asking: what do we really mean when we say, “all media is corrupt”? Let’s start with the word media. Are we talking about the press? If

  • Editorial: Polls show that Healey’s no lock for second term 
    by Editorial on June 6, 2025 at 4:08 am

    Two recently released polls shed light on what the state’s electorate contends should be Gov. Maura Healey’s priorities, and the probability she’ll be around for another four years to see them through. The results of a Mass Opportunity Alliance survey indicated that 32% of those polled believe reducing housing costs is the most important issue they want gubernatorial candidates to address. Reducing taxes (21%) and economic development (14%) rounded out the respondents’ main concerns. While housing is a major focus for younger respondents — 47% of Gen Z, contrasted with only 24% of Baby Boomers — taxes are a priority

  • Thursday’s high school roundup: Kyle, Joseph, Clarke, Hennessy win events at Meet of Champions
    by Staff Report on June 6, 2025 at 1:07 am

    Four local athletes got off to outstanding starts during the first day of the Meet of Champions in sweltering conditions Thursday at Fitchburg State University. Westford Academy’s Ryan Kyle shrugged off the heat to set a new state record in the 400-meter hurdles in a clocking of 51.72 seconds. Billerica standout Nyrah Joseph ruled the

  • The Five Minute Read
    by Staff Report on June 6, 2025 at 12:19 am

    The Five Minute Read highlights things to do, places to go and people to know in the Greater Lowell area. Have news to share? Send it to news@lowellsun.com. Submissions must be received at least one week in advance to be considered for publication.

  • Last-second goal by Zach Milner lifts Littleton to thrilling lacrosse win
    by Jason Cooke on June 5, 2025 at 10:52 pm

    LITTLETON — For one possession, it didn’t matter that the Littleton High boys lacrosse team had relinquished a six-goal lead and succumbed to a lowly third quarter that resulted in a 5-2 run for the opposition. What did matter was No. 8 Littleton’s season was on the line. The Tigers didn’t have any time to

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