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Lowell, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Lowell! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Lowell High legends just joined the Distinguished Alumni ranks?
  • How Lowell’s new Learning City honorees are reshaping local education access
  • Can River Hawk hockey rebound in tonight’s Hockey East home showdown?

Also on today's calendar: SPOOKTACULAR! Music Bingo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Massachusetts election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 57 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 30.
  • Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Distinguished Alumni celebrate Lowell roots, Lowell High education (lowellsun.com) — Lowell High School celebrated five Distinguished Alumni whose careers in medicine, law, broadcasting, and STEM education all trace back to their Red Raider roots. Speakers emphasized how a Lowell High education and community support opened doors, while organizers invited residents to nominate more graduates for the 2027 awards to keep showcasing local success stories.
   

2. MCC President Phil Sisson, UMass Lowell Professor Dr. Robert Forrant Receive Patrick J. Mogan Learning City Awards (insidelowell.com) — Two key local educators, MCC President Phil Sisson and UMass Lowell historian Robert Forrant, were honored with Patrick J. Mogan Learning City Awards for advancing accessible education in Lowell. Their work supports the city’s UNESCO Learning City mission, expanding affordable college pathways, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities that aim to boost economic mobility for Lowell residents and surrounding communities.
   

3. College roundup: UML to face Providence twice in Hockey East showdowns (lowellsun.com) — UMass Lowell hockey opens Hockey East play this weekend with a home-and-home series against nationally ranked Providence, starting with tonight’s game in Lowell. The River Hawks are seeking a rebound after early struggles in net and on the power play, while women’s soccer just fell 4-3 at home despite a late rally.
   

4. Sheriff seeks public help locating woman wanted on warrant in Salem (newportdispatch.com) — Rockingham County authorities are asking for help locating 22-year-old Aspen Amirault, who is wanted on a New Hampshire court warrant and is known to have ties to Lowell and Lawrence. Residents who may see her in Lowell are urged to contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s warrants division, with callers allowed to remain anonymous.
   

5. Why New England doesn't have large AI data centers, and what the region is doing to prepare for them (wbur.org) — Lowell hosts New England’s largest data center, a Markley facility nearly the size of Fenway Park that can draw up to 40 megawatts of power, raising local concerns about noise and generator exhaust. The piece explains why massive AI data centers haven’t yet landed in New England, and how state and regional regulators are preparing rules to protect communities and ratepayers.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Is this anyone's cat?
    They've been coming by pretty often and I've been giving them food and water. They have a collar with no tag and look a bit too well taken care of to… (Nextdoor Centralville South)
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    I’m looking for someone assembling greenhouse in centralville. Any recommendations, please? (Nextdoor Centralville North)
  • GameStop posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 7786) 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: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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