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Lowell, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Lowell! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Greyhound route brings more travel options to Lowell
  • Lowell Senior Center artists launch their first sale Saturday
  • Mercy Anampiu takes on a new role at Lowell's health center

Also on today's calendar: VFW Post 2104 Comedy Cheer and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: did you know 10+10 = 11+11? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain becoming intermittent, with a high of 42 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 32.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greyhound to Launch New Bus Route Connecting Keene, Peterborough to Boston (mykeenenow.com) — Lowell will gain a new Greyhound connection to Boston and southwestern New Hampshire on Nov. 17, with a stop at 115 Thorndike St. The route will offer two daily round trips linking Boston, Lowell, Nashua, Peterborough and Keene, with tickets available through Greyhound's website and app.
   

2. The Five Minute Read: IBEW Local 2321 supports Wreaths Across America (lowellsun.com) — Lowell Senior Center artists are holding their first sale Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m., featuring handmade work and secondhand treasures. Thirty art program members are participating, with offerings ranging from quilts and jewelry to Lowell-themed collages. A raffle quilt drawing is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
   

3. Lowell Community Health Center Names Mercy Anampiu Senior Director of Advancement (insidelowell.com) — Mercy Anampiu is taking on fundraising and donor partnerships at Lowell Community Health Center after 21 years helping connect residents with care and services. The new senior director of advancement helped establish its Medical Interpreter Services and recently chaired an African Community Celebration that raised more than $60,000.
   

4. Lowell High Student Center dedicated in honor of Bill Samaras (lowellsun.com) — Lowell High's student support center now bears the name of Bill Samaras, honoring a headmaster remembered for pushing hard to help students. At the Oct. 31 dedication, former colleagues recalled his work expanding learning opportunities and supporting students facing financial hardship, language barriers and other challenges during his 19 years leading the school.
   

5. SEE THE GOOD: Giving back to those with epilepsy - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — A weekly Zoom reading session has grown into a five-year friendship for New Hampshire volunteer Mandy Awuah Boakye and Alicia, a patient living with epilepsy. Through the Epilepsy Foundation New England, the Friday meetings give Alicia another social connection and both women a bright spot in their week.
   

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    Have a few hours to spare? Participants are sought for a paid legal research focus group taking place Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in Andover,... (More info)

💬 Chatter

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  • I’m moving.
    Does anyone know if Lowell has mattress pick up? I have 2 mattress’ I have to dispose of. (Nextdoor Shedd Park)
  • Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Requisition Amusement Attendant in Lowell. Apply here.
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Ok Lowell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "did you know 10+10 = 11+11?" — 10+10=20...11+11=20 too (Thank you Martin C. for sending it in!)
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